Spirits

From the producer: Spicy and savoury, Ardcore grips the senses with waves of marmite, burnt toast, chicory charcoal and infused coffee grounds making for a mosh pit in the glass. Like a safety pin through the septum, a classic Ardbeg herbal top note is present, while swirling, smoky bonfire and molasses loiter backstage.

Ardbeg Blaaack is the feisty Limited Edition bottled in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Ardbeg Committee, founded in the year 2000. This special whisky celebrates their dyed-in-the-wool Ardbeggian flock, those souls dedicated to preserving inimitable taste of Ardbeg. By hook or by crook.

Ardbeg releases a new 25 Year Old crafted from raw ingredients woven together to create a whisky distinguished by its exceptional balance, beauty and prestige. Vibrant, hot peppery mouthfeel, leads in to a burst of sherbet lemon, creamy toffee, aniseed and chili pepper.

Ardbeg Scorch is a limited edition release in honor of Ardbeg Day, which is held annually on the final Saturday of Islay’s Festival of Music and Malt.

After 13 years at the helm, Mickey Heads - Distillery Manager and Committee Chairman is departing. It’s true, the captain of the good ship Ardbeg is retiring.

Nose: Smoke rises with a cloying sweetness. Intense, pungent and aromatic, a distinctive farmyard scent drifts, along with a crunchy aroma, like creosote or tarry rope. A splash of water disturbs the vapours and dark chocolate cream billows, laced with a ribbon of smoked artichoke.