{"title":"Ardbeg","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"ardbeg-scorch-released-to-celebrate-second-virtual-ardbeg-day-750-ml","title":"Ardbeg Scorch Limited Edition Fiercely Charred Casks Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eScorch was the Ardbeg Day release for 2021, and the theme was fire. The distillery took casks and charred them far beyond any normal specification, to a level it describes as fiercely charred, then filled them with heavily peated Ardbeg spirit and left the result in Dunnage Warehouse 3, the traditional earth floored warehouse that sits closest to the sea. Charring a cask is standard practice, but the degree matters enormously. A heavier char burns deeper into the wood, breaking down more of the timber's structure and creating a thicker layer of active carbon on the inside surface. That carbon strips out harsher sulphury compounds while the caramelised sugars beneath release far more vanilla, spice and dark toasted character than a light char ever would. Against Ardbeg's already substantial peat, the effect is intense rather than smooth. The distillery's own framing calls it a flavour breathing dragon, and the label sets out what to expect: toasted cloves and wisps of sweet peat smoke interfacing with thick clouds of sinew wood and sage. There is charcoal and ash here in abundance, but also a genuine sweetness underneath that the char has drawn out of the oak. Bottled at 46 percent alcohol by volume, non chill filtered and at natural colour, so nothing has been removed or corrected. This was a one time annual release for Fèis Ìle and has not been repeated. The illustrated dragon carton is part of the appeal and worth keeping. Drink it neat and give it time in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e92\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700ml (70cl)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIslay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpression\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScorch, Ardbeg Day 2021 general release\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiercely charred casks, matured in Dunnage Warehouse 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo age statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon chill filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural, no added colouring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArdbeg Distillery Limited, established 1815\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep gold with a warm copper cast, natural and uncoloured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toasted cloves lead, with wisps of sweet peat smoke meeting thick charred wood, sage and a dry ashy edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense and fiery, with charcoal and burnt wood against a caramelised sweetness drawn out of the heavy char, joined by clove, black pepper and herbal notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and smoky, closing on embers, tar and lingering sweet spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Ardbeg Scorch?\u003c\/strong\u003e This bottle is 92 proof, or 46 percent alcohol by volume, non chill filtered. A separate Committee Release exists at a higher strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does fiercely charred mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e The casks were charred far beyond standard specification. A heavier char burns deeper into the oak, creating more active carbon on the surface and releasing more caramelised sugar from the wood beneath, which changes what the whisky draws out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it flavoured?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. All of its character comes from the spirit and the charred wood. Nothing has been added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Dunnage Warehouse 3?\u003c\/strong\u003e A traditional earth floored warehouse at the distillery, named on the label as where this whisky matured. Dunnage warehouses have low ceilings and damp earth floors, giving a cooler and more humid maturation than modern racked warehousing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat was Ardbeg Day 2021?\u003c\/strong\u003e The distillery's annual celebration during Fèis Ìle, the Islay Festival of Music and Malt. 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Launched on February 24, 2026, this is the first widely available cask strength 10 Year from Ardbeg since a tiny, almost mythical Japan only release in 2003, and it stands as the highest strength Ardbeg Committee Release ever bottled at a robust 61.7% ABV. Created by Master Blender Gillian MacDonald alongside Ardbeg's Director of Whisky Creation Dr Bill Lumsden MBE, the whisky was drawn from a hand selected set of American oak ex bourbon casks, including experimental barrels filled with undiluted new make spirit at a higher than usual 71% ABV strength a decade ago. The result is an Ardbeg of incredible intensity, the signature peaty paradox of the Ten amplified, with dense smoke, brine, sea spray, tar, and creosote up front balanced by smooth natural sweetness, vanilla, toffee, and a long warming finish. Bottled at 61.7% ABV, non chill filtered, and drawn from the heart of the distillery's character. Established 1815, Ardbeg is widely revered as one of the smokiest, peatiest, and most complex of all Islay malts. As a limited Committee release, once it is gone, it is gone, and this is destined to be one of the most sought after Ardbegs of the modern era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArdbeg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArdbeg Distillery Limited, Isle of Islay, Argyll, Scotland (Est. 1815)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Glenmorangie Company (LVMH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaster Blender\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGillian MacDonald\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirector of Whisky Creation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDr Bill Lumsden MBE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIslay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Cask Strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpression\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTen Cask Strength \"The Ultimate\" (Committee Release)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLaunched\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFebruary 24, 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand selected American oak ex bourbon casks (including experimental barrels filled with new make at 71% ABV)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCask strength, non chill filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e61.7%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e123.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStatus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimited Ardbeg Committee Release; the highest-strength Committee Release to date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIslay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale gold with greenish highlights (natural color).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich tar, sea spray, smoke, spice, toffee, creosote, coffee grounds, and vanilla, with the dense maritime peat character Ardbeg is famous for amplified by the cask strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smoked cinnamon, paprika, soot, peat moss, wood smoke, and a gentle biscuity malt sweetness, balanced by citrus, salt, and a smooth natural sweetness. The peaty paradox of Ardbeg, pronounced and dialed up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warming, and intense with lingering peat smoke, sea salt, sweet biscuit, and a touch of toffee fading slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Ardbeg Committee?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Ardbeg Committee is the distillery's free global membership group of over 180,000 superfans, founded to preserve and celebrate Ardbeg's heavily peated Islay malt tradition. Committee Releases are special limited bottlings created in response to member demand. The Ten Cask Strength has topped the Committee's most wanted list for over 20 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is this release so special?\u003c\/strong\u003e Apart from a tiny Japan only release in 2003, a cask strength version of Ardbeg's flagship Ten has never been widely available. After more than two decades of Committee demand, the distillery hand selected a set of American oak bourbon casks, some experimentally filled with new make spirit at the unusually high strength of 71% ABV a decade ago, to create this 61.7% bottling, the highest strength Ardbeg Committee Release ever made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from the standard Ardbeg 10?\u003c\/strong\u003e Same distillery, same ex bourbon American oak maturation, same 10 year age, but the standard Ardbeg 10 is bottled at 46% ABV (92 proof) and the Cask Strength is bottled at 61.7% (123.4 proof). The result is significantly more intense peat smoke, deeper concentration of every flavor, and a longer warming finish, all amplified by the higher proof. Many enthusiasts consider the cask strength the definitive expression of Ardbeg's smoky style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I drink it?\u003c\/strong\u003e At 61.7% ABV, sip neat first to experience the full intensity, then add a few drops of water to open the aromatics and tame the heat. The high strength takes water exceptionally well and reveals additional layers as it opens. A contemplative dram for serious peat enthusiasts, not a mixing whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Ardbeg so peaty?\u003c\/strong\u003e Ardbeg uses heavily peated malt with phenol levels around 55 ppm, among the highest in Scotland. The distillery has been making this distinctive style on the south coast of Islay since 1815, drawing on local peat, the maritime environment, and unusually long fermentation and slow distillation in compact stills. Ardbeg is consistently rated among the smokiest and most complex of all Islay single malts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy Ardbeg Ten Cask Strength online?\u003c\/strong\u003e Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ardbeg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48558082294015,"sku":"LOB-02112","price":189.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/6401\/7997\/files\/ardbeg-the-ultimate-aged-ten-years-cask-strength-islay-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml-2965001.webp?v=1780021994"},{"product_id":"ardbeg-corryvreckan-single-malt-whisky-750-ml","title":"Ardbeg Corryvreckan Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"420\"\u003eArdbeg Corryvreckan is a bold and intensely peated Islay single malt that pays tribute to the famous Corryvreckan whirlpool off the coast of Scotland. Known for its untamed character and deep complexity, this expression is matured in a combination of French oak and ex bourbon casks, creating layers of spice, dark fruit, and smoky intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"752\"\u003eBottled at a higher proof and non chill filtered, Corryvreckan delivers a powerful yet balanced experience that appeals to seasoned peat lovers and adventurous whisky collectors. The whisky’s rich texture and dramatic flavor journey make it a standout within the Ardbeg lineup and a favorite among fans of heavily peated Scotch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"868\"\u003eBest enjoyed neat to appreciate its full depth, or with a few drops of water to open additional aromatic layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"873\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"892\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"892\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"985\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"903\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense peat smoke, dark berries, espresso, sea spray, and cracked black pepper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"998\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold smoke, dark chocolate, black cherries, spicy oak, and earthy herbal notes with a full oily mouthfeel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warming, and spicy with lingering peat smoke, espresso, and salty maritime character\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003eQ: What does Corryvreckan mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003eA: It is named after one of the world’s largest whirlpools, located off the coast of Scotland, symbolizing the whisky’s powerful character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003eQ: Is Ardbeg Corryvreckan heavily peated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003eA: Yes. It is one of Ardbeg’s most intensely smoky and peated expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1572\"\u003eQ: Is this whisky chill filtered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003eA: No. It is non chill filtered to preserve full flavor and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1780\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003eQ: Who is this whisky best suited for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003eA: It is ideal for experienced Scotch drinkers and fans of bold, smoky Islay whiskies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ardbeg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47965002891519,"sku":"LOB-02110","price":138.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/6401\/7997\/files\/ardbeg-corryvreckan-islay-single-malt-scotch-whisky-750ml-3728176.webp?v=1771121766"},{"product_id":"ardbeg-an-oa-bbq-smoker-gift-pack-750-ml","title":"Ardbeg An Oa Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn Oa is the most approachable bottle in Ardbeg's permanent range, and it exists because of a piece of equipment rather than a cask type. At the distillery there is a bespoke oak vessel called the Gathering Vat, made from French oak, and this whisky is the reason it was built. Component whiskies matured separately in three different cask types are brought together in that vat and left to marry before bottling, which is a step most distilleries skip entirely. Pedro Ximénez sherry casks contribute dark sweetness, raisin and treacle. Virgin charred oak brings spice, vanilla and a tannic grip. Classic ex bourbon casks supply the familiar Ardbeg backbone. Marrying them in wood rather than simply blending them in a tank allows the components to integrate rather than sit alongside one another, and that is precisely what gives An Oa its defining quality: roundness. The label puts it in three words, smoky, sweet, singularly rounded, and that is an honest summary. The peat is unmistakably Ardbeg but the edges have been softened, which makes this the bottle to reach for if the distillery's more ferocious expressions have felt like hard work. The name comes from the Mull of Oa, the rounded headland at Islay's southernmost point that shelters the distillery from the Atlantic, and it is pronounced an oh. Bottled at 46.6 percent alcohol by volume, non chill filtered, so nothing has been stripped out. 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It takes its name from the Mull of Oa, the rounded headland at the southernmost point of Islay that shelters the distillery from the Atlantic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Gathering Vat?\u003c\/strong\u003e A bespoke French oak vessel at the distillery where whiskies from different cask types are brought together and left to marry before bottling. An Oa is the expression it was built for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat casks is it matured in?\u003c\/strong\u003e Three types: Pedro Ximénez sherry casks for dark sweetness, virgin charred oak for spice and vanilla, and classic ex bourbon casks for the Ardbeg backbone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good first Ardbeg?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It is the most rounded and approachable bottle in the permanent range, with the peat clearly present but the sharper edges softened by the cask marriage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy Ardbeg An Oa online?\u003c\/strong\u003e Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ardbeg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48558082195711,"sku":"LOB-02109","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/6401\/7997\/files\/ardbeg-an-oa-islay-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml-4239325.webp?v=1786775406"},{"product_id":"ardbeg-25-years-old","title":"Ardbeg 25 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eArdbeg 25 Year Old is the oldest age stated expression in Ardbeg's core range, first added to the lineup in 2021 by the legendary Islay distillery established in 1815. Drawn from rare ex-bourbon casks filled during some of the distillery's darkest production years in the late 1980s and early 1990s, this is a singular expression that proves age cannot tame Ardbeg's signature smoke. The whisky is non chill filtered and bottled at 46% ABV in a striking gun metal silver bottle, presented in a sculpted silver caged tin that mirrors the rare and untamed nature of the liquid within. Twenty five years of slow Islay maturation has rounded the distillery's pungent peat into something more refined, layered with creamy sweetness, tropical fruit, and balanced complexity that only deep aging can deliver. 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Distant earthy bonfires mingle with herbal, banana, and tropical fruit notes alongside fragrant candle wax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibrant and peppery with a burst of sherbet lemon sweetness, candied apples, pears, and orange. Hints of carbolic soap and tar weave through creamy toffee, aniseed, and chilli pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, mellow, and lingering with cream, fudge, and delicate antiseptic notes. An elegant, soothing style of Ardbeg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Ardbeg 25 part of the core range?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Added to the core range in 2021, the 25 Year is the oldest permanent age stated expression in Ardbeg's lineup, though production remains tightly limited by the small number of casks laid down during the distillery's quiet production era of the late 1980s and 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Ardbeg 25 compare to younger Ardbeg expressions?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 25 Year shows significantly more rounded sweetness, tropical fruit, and creamy fudge character than younger expressions like the Ten or Uigeadail, while still carrying Ardbeg's signature peat smoke at a more refined, integrated intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Ardbeg 25 so rare?\u003c\/strong\u003e Ardbeg was nearly mothballed during the 1980s and 1990s, with extremely limited production and several years of complete closure. The casks behind the 25 Year come from this scarce era, making the supply finite and the bottling permanently allocated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy Ardbeg 25 Year online?\u003c\/strong\u003e Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ardbeg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47965001220351,"sku":"LOB-01989","price":1299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/6401\/7997\/products\/ardbeg-25-years-old-islay-single-malt-scotch-750ml-9642268.png?v=1759876374"},{"product_id":"ardbeg-traigh-bhan-19-year-old-single-malt-whisky","title":"Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19 Year Old Batch 02 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eTraigh Bhan is the oldest regularly released Ardbeg, and it works on a different principle from the rest of the range. Rather than a single fixed recipe repeated year after year, it is issued in annual small batches, each drawn from a different selection of casks and each carrying its own batch code, its own bottling strength and its own character. This bottle is Batch 02, bottled in 2020, and the code is printed in full on the front label. Nineteen years is a long time for a heavily peated Islay malt. Peat does not simply persist across two decades, it transforms, and what starts as aggressive smoke matures into something closer to incense, roasted tea and dry ash. The maturation here runs across American oak and Oloroso sherry casks, the former supplying vanilla and coconut sweetness, the latter dried fruit and a nutty depth, and both working to round out a spirit that has already lost most of its youthful ferocity to time. The distillery's own note is precise and worth quoting as guidance: fresh lime, roasted tea leaves, smoked pineapple. That tropical fruit character is the signature of well aged Islay whisky and it is very much present. The name comes from Traigh Bhan, the Singing Sands beach near the distillery, and the label records that this batch was bottled under a thick haze. Distillery manager Mickey Heads is named on the label, which dates the bottling precisely. Non chill filtered at 46.2 percent. Drink it neat and slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46.2%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e92.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700ml (70cl)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIslay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpression\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTraigh Bhan, Small Batch Release\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTB\/02-18.09.00\/20.JT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYear Bottled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmerican oak and Oloroso sherry casks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon chill filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural, no added colouring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery Manager\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMickey Heads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArdbeg Distillery Limited, established 1815\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm gold with amber depth, natural and uncoloured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh lime leads, with roasted tea leaves and smoked pineapple over aged peat that has softened into incense and dry ash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rounded and layered, with tropical fruit sweetness against Oloroso dried fruit and nuttiness, vanilla from American oak, and a gentle mature smoke running underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and elegant, closing on tea, citrus peel and a soft, drifting smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is this bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003e Batch 02 is bottled at 92.4 proof, or 46.2 percent alcohol by volume, non chill filtered. Traigh Bhan batches vary in strength, so other batches differ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the batch code mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e Traigh Bhan is released in annual small batches, each drawn from a different cask selection. This bottle is TB\/02-18.09.00\/20.JT, meaning Batch 02, bottled in 2020. Collectors buy and compare specific batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Nineteen years, guaranteed on the label. It is the oldest regularly released Ardbeg expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat casks was it matured in?\u003c\/strong\u003e American oak and Oloroso sherry casks. American oak brings vanilla and coconut, while Oloroso contributes dried fruit and a nutty depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the name pronounced and what does it mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e Traigh Bhan refers to the Singing Sands, a beach near the distillery on Islay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19 Year Old online?\u003c\/strong\u003e Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ardbeg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47373240533247,"sku":"LOB-01774","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/6401\/7997\/files\/ardbeg-traigh-bhan-19-year-islay-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml-4883140.webp?v=1766304488"},{"product_id":"ardbeg-blaaack-20th-anniversary-limited-edition-whisky","title":"Ardbeg Blaaack Committee 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlaaack marked twenty years of the Ardbeg Committee, released in 2020, and it is the most visually distinctive bottle the distillery has produced. Where essentially every Ardbeg arrives in green glass, this one is opaque black, which makes it immediately identifiable on a shelf and is a large part of why collectors sought it out. The whisky inside is unusual too. Ardbeg matured it in Pinot Noir wine casks from New Zealand, which is a genuinely uncommon choice for a heavily peated Islay malt. Pinot Noir is a lighter bodied red than the Cabernet or Syrah wood that occasionally appears in whisky finishing, and it contributes red fruit, a soft floral perfume and a fine grained tannin rather than heavy dark fruit weight. Set against Ardbeg's peat, the effect is a whisky that runs sweeter and fruitier than expected while keeping the smoke firmly in place. The New Zealand connection is also where the name comes from, a nod to that country's sheep, and the packaging leans into the joke without apology. Bottled at 46 percent alcohol by volume, non chill filtered and at natural colour, so nothing has been stripped out or corrected. This was a one time anniversary release for the Committee's twentieth year and it has not been repeated. Note that a separate Committee Release of Blaaack exists at higher strength, so check the figure on the label. Drink it neat and give it air, then add a few drops of water to bring the red fruit forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e92\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700ml (70cl)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIslay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpression\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlaaack, Committee 20th Anniversary Limited Edition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOccasion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 Years of the Ardbeg Committee, 2000 to 2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew Zealand Pinot Noir wine casks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo age statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon chill filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural, no added colouring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePresentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpaque black glass bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArdbeg Distillery Limited, established 1815\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm gold with a red tinge from the Pinot Noir wood, natural and uncoloured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red berry fruit and a soft floral lift over peat smoke, with vanilla, cherry and a faint herbal note behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweeter and fruitier than expected, with red fruit and cherry set against firm peat smoke, dark chocolate and a fine grained tannic grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and layered, closing on smoke, red fruit sweetness and a dry lingering ash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is this bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is bottled at 92 proof, or 46 percent alcohol by volume, non chill filtered. A separate Committee Release of Blaaack exists at a higher strength, so check the figure on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the bottle black?\u003c\/strong\u003e Blaaack is the only Ardbeg released in opaque black glass rather than the distillery's usual green. It was made that way for the Committee's twentieth anniversary and is instantly recognisable because of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat casks was it matured in?\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinot Noir wine casks from New Zealand, which is an unusual choice for a peated Islay malt. Pinot Noir contributes red fruit, a floral lift and fine tannin rather than heavy dark fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does the name come from?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a play on the black bottle and on New Zealand's sheep, referencing the origin of the wine casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it flavoured?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The red fruit character comes entirely from the wine casks the whisky rested in. 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The whisky is made using roasted black malt, barley kilned at extreme temperatures until it is very nearly burnt. Black malt is a familiar ingredient to brewers, where it gives stout its colour and its bitter roasted edge, but it is almost unheard of in Scotch, and Ardbeg had never used it before. The effect is not simply more smoke. Ardbeg is already among the most heavily peated malts made, so adding roast character pushes the whisky somewhere different rather than somewhere louder, toward coffee grounds, burnt toast, chicory and dark chocolate. The nose is spicy and savoury, with marmite, charcoal and infused coffee grounds alongside a classic Ardbeg herbal top note, with bonfire smoke and molasses sitting behind. The palate is fiery and full, delivering cocoa powder, dark chocolate, peanut brittle toffee, smoked lime and a suggestion of soot, with aniseed and malty biscuit pushing forward. The finish turns sweeter and runs long, on treacle toffee, soot and smoke. It is bottled at 46 percent alcohol by volume, non chill filtered and at natural colour, so nothing has been stripped out or corrected. This was a one time annual release tied to the Islay festival and it has not been repeated. 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This is the general release; a separate Committee Release exists at 50.1 percent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is black malt?\u003c\/strong\u003e Barley roasted at very high temperatures until nearly burnt. It is a familiar ingredient in stout brewing but had never been used by Ardbeg before, and it contributes coffee, chicory and dark chocolate character rather than simply more smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it flavoured?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Black malt is a malting and kilning technique applied to the barley before fermentation, not an additive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat was Ardbeg Day 2022?\u003c\/strong\u003e The distillery's annual celebration held during Fèis Ìle, the Islay Festival of Music and Malt. Ardcore was the 2022 limited edition and has not been repeated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it differ from the Committee Release?\u003c\/strong\u003e Same whisky concept, different strength. The Committee Release was bottled at 50.1 percent and sold exclusively to Ardbeg Committee members. 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This bottling brought together Ardbeg Master Distiller Dr. Bill Lumsden and renowned barbecue pitmaster Christian Stevenson (better known by his stage name DJ BBQ) to create a barbecue inspired single malt specifically engineered to pair with all things grilled, smoked, charred, and flame kissed. The whisky was matured in a unique three way cask combination: double charred oak casks, toasted Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, and experimental \"BBQ casks\" (heavily charred custom barrels made using an old fashioned brazier to deliver an additional layer of smoky char straight from the wood). Bottled at 50.9% ABV in February 2023, non chill filtered with natural color, this is a slightly higher proof Ardbeg than the standard core range, delivering a feast of meaty, smoky, sweet, savory, and spicy notes that range from maple glazed bacon and hickory smoked ham to flame grilled steak, BBQ ribs smothered in chili, cinnamon dusted espresso, and the unmistakable Ardbeg coastal peat smoke. Bottle features the playful BizarreBQ cartoon piggy artwork and the distinctive Ardbeg green glass bottle. Released as a one off limited edition that has since sold through at most retailers and is increasingly scarce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArdbeg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArdbeg Distillery, Port Ellen, Isle of Islay (est. 1815)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFounders\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMcDougall Family\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOwner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Glenmorangie Company (LVMH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaster Distiller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDr. Bill Lumsden\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCollaborator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChristian Stevenson (DJ BBQ)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIslay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Limited Edition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIslay, Scotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo Age Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble Charred Oak Casks + Toasted Pedro Ximénez Sherry Casks + Experimental \"BBQ\" Heavily Charred Casks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReleased\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFebruary 15-16, 2023 (Bottle Code L2476558)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50.9%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e101.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon Chill Filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColouring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStatus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiscontinued Limited Edition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glowing charcoal ember amber with deep golden highlights from the PX sherry cask influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puffs of charcoal and soot mingle with smoky wood and aromatic herbs and spices, treacle toffee, hickory smoked ham, cinnamon dusted espresso, maple glazed bacon, molasses, earthy herbs, dried leather, grilled artichokes, truffle infused caramel, walnuts, vanilla, honey, and gentle berry jam concealed behind earthy peat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mouth alive with spice, like BBQ ribs smothered in chili, with flame grilled steak, chili oil, cured leather, clove, ginger, aniseed, tar, dried red pepper, meaty Maillard reaction, smouldering bonfire, cinnamon, star anise, maple syrup, rye bread, and a smoky savory tangy sweet balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming, with smouldering charcoal, spicy biltong, walnuts, smoked peaches, ashy peat, aromatic woodsmoke edge, gentle spearmint, and the classic Ardbeg coastal peat finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a \"BBQ cask\"?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Ardbeg BBQ casks are experimental custom built barrels developed by Master Distiller Dr. Bill Lumsden specifically for the BizarreBQ project. The casks are heavily charred using an old fashioned brazier technique rather than the standard distillery cooperage flame, which delivers a notably deeper, more aggressive char layer on the inside of the wood. The result is an additional dimension of charcoal, smoky char, and barbecue pit character that's distinct from what either double charred oak or Pedro Ximénez sherry casks contribute on their own. Combined with the other two cask types, the BBQ casks help deliver the signature meaty BBQ pit aroma that defines this release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is DJ BBQ?\u003c\/strong\u003e Christian Stevenson, better known by his stage name DJ BBQ, is one of the most influential barbecue and live fire cooking personalities in the United Kingdom. A former actor and Food Network host, he runs a massive cooking education platform on YouTube and other social media and has written multiple bestselling cookbooks on outdoor grilling. He partnered directly with Dr. Bill Lumsden to develop the BizarreBQ flavor brief, with the cask selection specifically tuned to pair with the meaty, smoky, savory dishes that define modern American Texas style barbecue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does this differ from the Ardbeg 10 Year?\u003c\/strong\u003e The flagship \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ardbeg-ten-year-old-islay-single-malt-scotch-whisky-92-proof-750ml\"\u003eArdbeg 10 Year\u003c\/a\u003e is bottled at 46% ABV from ex bourbon casks, delivering the classic Ardbeg coastal peat smoke house style. BizarreBQ is bottled at higher 50.9% ABV from a three way cask combination (double charred oak, toasted PX sherry, and experimental BBQ casks), delivering a notably sweeter, meatier, more BBQ pit forward profile with the PX sherry adding dark fruit sweetness and the BBQ casks adding aggressive char character that the standard 10 simply doesn't have. BizarreBQ rewards pairing with grilled and smoked foods in a way that the 10 isn't specifically tuned for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow rare is this bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited edition release from 2023, now discontinued. The original 2023 release was a one off limited bottling distributed globally as part of Ardbeg's annual limited release calendar. The release has since sold through at most retailers, with prices on the secondary market climbing as the limited inventory dries up. 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The packaging is a red and cream optical spiral wrapped around bottle and carton alike, with a sideshow roundel welcoming you to the spectacular of flavours, and it is among the most immediately recognisable things Ardbeg has ever put on a shelf. The label's own descriptor is the more informative part: a phenolic phenomenon. Phenols are the chemical compounds that carry peat smoke through malting and into the spirit, measured in parts per million and the standard yardstick for how heavily peated a whisky is. Naming them on the front of the bottle signals what this release is about. Where several recent Ardbeg limited editions have chased unusual cask types, from Marsala to Pinot Noir to fiercely charred oak, Spectacular points at the peat itself. That makes it a more direct proposition than the wood driven experiments, and a good bottle for anyone who came to Ardbeg for the smoke rather than the novelty. Expect the house character amplified rather than reshaped: dense peat smoke, tar and ash up front, with the distillery's characteristic sweetness and citrus lift underneath and a long, resinous, medicinal finish. Bottled at 46 percent alcohol by volume, non chill filtered and at natural colour, so nothing has been stripped out or corrected. This was a one time annual release tied to Fèis Ìle and has not been repeated. 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It sits apart from the distillery's better known annual Ardbeg Day and Committee releases, which almost never carry an age statement, and that alone makes it worth attention: this is fourteen year old Ardbeg, described on the label as very rare. The maturation is a marriage of two cask types working in different directions. Classic Ardbeg ex bourbon casks provide the familiar backbone of vanilla, soft barley and the distillery's signature peat, while aromatic Madeira casks contribute something rather less expected. Madeira is a fortified wine matured under deliberate heat, and casks that have held it bring dried fruit, a faint nuttiness and a distinctive perfumed lift rather than the heavy dried fruit weight of sherry. Against fourteen years of Islay peat, that lift is what gives the whisky its character. The distillery's own account is precise: powerful smoke and zesty notes of lime canter across the palate, with soft barley and burning cedarwood lurking in the distance, while menthol, clove and camphor come together in a whimsically smoky finish. That camphor and menthol combination is unusual and genuinely present. Bottled at 46 percent alcohol by volume, non chill filtered, so nothing has been stripped out. The presentation matches the storytelling, with a gold horseshoe patterned capsule and an illustrated carton depicting the rearing unicorn of the name. 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Smokiverse is the 2025 edition, and it also marks twenty five years of the Ardbeg Committee, which is why that roundel appears on the label. The experiment here is high gravity mashing, and it is a genuine first for the distillery. In simple terms, less water and more grain go into the mash tun, producing a far more concentrated wort. That density drives the creation of flavor active esters during fermentation, and esters are what carry fruit character in whisky. The counterintuitive result is that a technique aimed at intensity produces a fruitier, sweeter Ardbeg rather than a smokier one. Maturation is in ex bourbon barrels, and the whisky is bottled at 48.3 percent alcohol by volume, non chill filtered and at natural color, so nothing has been stripped out or added back. In the glass it is bright gold. The nose is genuinely unusual, opening on smoked bubblegum and ripening barley with toasted sourdough behind, then moving into tropical fruit under a veil of smoke. Water opens it further into dense aromatic peat. The palate is rich and creamy, with muscovado sweetness carrying intense peat, tar, aniseed and clove, and sweet oak and leather underneath. It finishes long, sooty and spiced. Drink it neat first, then add a few drops of water and taste it again, because it changes considerably. 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The denser fermentation produces more flavor active esters, which amplify fruity and sweet character. It is a first for Ardbeg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it smokier than standard Ardbeg?\u003c\/strong\u003e Not exactly. The peat is very much present, but the experiment pushes the whisky in a fruitier and sweeter direction rather than simply increasing the smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Ardbeg Day?\u003c\/strong\u003e The distillery's annual celebration during Fèis Ìle, the Islay festival, marked each year by a limited Committee release. Smokiverse is the 2025 edition and also marks the Ardbeg Committee's twenty fifth anniversary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I add water?\u003c\/strong\u003e Try it neat first, then add a few drops. 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The carton is a collage of film reels, cameras and Mediterranean citrus, and the whisky inside follows the same idea: la dolce vita, Islay style. The cask choice is what makes it interesting. Ardbeg matured this in sweet Marsala dolce casks from Sicily alongside its classic bourbon barrel aged single malt. Marsala is a fortified wine made around Trapani on Sicily's western coast, and it runs from bone dry secco through to the rich dolce style used here, which carries dried fruit, caramel, fig and chocolate. Marsala casks are genuinely uncommon in Scotch, far rarer than sherry, port or Madeira wood, and setting that Mediterranean sweetness against Ardbeg's medicinal coastal peat produces a real contrast rather than a gentle rounding off. The colour is a deep sunset orange. The nose leads with apricot, plump raisins, dates, stewed apple and orange marmalade, turning earthier and more saline with water, toward toasted mushroom, pine needle, capers and olives. The palate opens on cinnamon, star anise and spiced liquorice before moving into smoked wood, maple syrup, baked dates with walnuts, honeycomb and dark chocolate, then dried fruit and lemon rind against salted nuts and dried herbs. Non chill filtered at 47.8 percent, natural colour. This is a one time annual release and will not be repeated. Drink it neat, then add water, which changes it considerably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47.8%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700ml (70cl)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIslay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpression\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDolce, Ardbeg Day 2026 Limited Edition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBourbon American oak and Sicilian Marsala dolce wine casks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo age statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon chill filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural, no added colouring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArdbeg Distillery Limited, established 1815\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep sunset orange, natural and uncoloured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apricot, plump raisins, dates, stewed apple and orange marmalade, turning earthier and more saline with water toward toasted mushroom, pine needle, capers and olives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opens on cinnamon, star anise and spiced liquorice before moving into smoked wood, maple syrup, baked dates with walnuts, honeycomb and dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried fruit and lemon rind giving way to a salty close with roasted nuts, dried herbs and chewy peat oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Ardbeg Dolce?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is bottled at 95.6 proof, or 47.8 percent alcohol by volume, non chill filtered and at natural colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Marsala dolce?\u003c\/strong\u003e A fortified wine from around Trapani in western Sicily. Marsala runs from dry secco to sweet dolce, and the dolce style used here brings dried fruit, caramel, fig and chocolate character to the casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a Committee exclusive?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Dolce is a general release sold at Ardbeg Embassies, whisky specialists, online retailers and the distillery. Committee members had four days of early access before the wider launch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it flavoured?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The sweetness comes from the Marsala casks the whisky matured in, not from anything added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat was Ardbeg Day 2026?\u003c\/strong\u003e The distillery's annual celebration on the final Saturday of Fèis Ìle, held on 30 May 2026 with a 1960s Italian cinema theme. Dolce was that year's limited edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy Ardbeg Dolce online?\u003c\/strong\u003e Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ardbeg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49034508140799,"sku":"LOB-03438","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/6401\/7997\/files\/ardbeg-dolce-islay-single-malt-scotch-whisky-2026-limited-edition-700ml-9605037.webp?v=1787144974"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.liquoronbroadway.com\/collections\/ardbeg.oembed","provider":"Liquor On Broadway","version":"1.0","type":"link"}