Ardbeg Ardbog Islay single malt Scotch whisky. limited edition released on 1 June 2013 during the Islay Festival. Ardbeg Ardbeg Distillery was established in Ardbeg on the Kildalton Peninsular on the Isle of Islay in 1815 by John Mc Dougal. Ardbeg Distillery draws soft peaty water from Loch Uigeadail & Loch Airigh nam Beist up amongst the hills behind the distillery. Ardbeg Distillery is a participant in the world famous Feis Ile, the annual Islay Festival of Malt & Music. Visitors are welcome at the distillery visitor center which offers Ardbeg Distillery tours & serves delicious Scottish fare in the Ardbeg Cafe. Aroma: deep, enticing waves of pecan nuts, salty toffee & caramels, with a distinct whiff of herbs, lavender & violets. Soft, aromatic smoke is interwoven with salty savoury notes. Water brings forth herbal notes, smoked rhubarb & aged balsamic vinegar. Taste: a full oily/tingly mouthfeel leads into a powerful, savoury burst of flavours – salted cashews & peanuts, clove, aniseed toffee, green olives & a curious hint of anchovy. A lingering aftertaste in which classic Ardbeg sweetness is kept in check by oak tannins, clove & coffee grounds.