Ardbeg Truderish The Ultimate 15 Year Islay Single Malt Scotch Whiskey

Ardbeg Trunderish The Ultimate 15 Year Islay Single Malt Scotch Whiskey 48.8%-ABV, 750ml bottles.

About Ardbeg:

Ardbeg is a Scottish distillery located on the Isle of Islay, founded in 1815 and known for its heavily peated single malt scotch whiskies. The distillery is celebrated for a "peaty paradox"—a complex combination of intense smoky flavor with surprising sweetness and has a passionate global following, including over 160,000 members in the Ardbeg Committee. Ardbeg uses peat smoke to dry its barley, giving its whisky a distinct smoky, full-bodied, and oily character with salty notes.

History and ownership

• Founded: Officially founded in 1815 by John McDougall, though illegal distilling occurred on the site prior.
• Periods of closure: The distillery faced periods of closure and uncertainty in the 1980s and 1990s, including a bankruptcy in 1932.
• Revitalization: It was saved from extinction in 1997 when it was purchased by The Glenmorangie Company.
• Current ownership: In 2004, both Ardbeg and Glenmorangie were acquired by the LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy) group.

Whisky production and style

• Peated malt: Ardbeg is known for its heavily peated style, using malt that is dried over a peat fire, which infuses the whisky with smoky flavors.
• "Peaty paradox": The whisky is famous for balancing its smoky peatiness with a delicious sweetness, a phenomenon the brand calls the "peaty paradox".
• Water source: It uses mineral-rich, peaty water from Loch Uigeadail to create its spirit, unlike some other Islay distilleries that use softer water.
• Core expressions: The core range includes popular whiskies like the Ardbeg 10 Year Old, the smoky and sweet Ardbeg Uigeadail, and the intense Corryvreckan.

Community and recognition

• Ardbeg Committee: In 2000, the Ardbeg Committee was founded to safeguard the distillery's legacy, and it has grown to over 160,000 members worldwide.
• Awards: Ardbeg is one of the most awarded smoky single malt whiskies in the world, winning numerous accolades, including multiple "World's Best" and "Distillery of the Year" awards.