Peated to over 100 parts per million
- this is the peatiest Ardbeg whisky ever. Scotch Whisky of the Year Whisky Bible 2010. 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. Deep earthy peat oils star alongside smoky coal tar, darkest chocolate & a blast of brine, while hot, sizzling & gristy sensations effervesce on the tongue.