Ardbeg introduces a novelty with the Heavy Vapours. For the first time in Ardbeg's history, it was distilled without a purifier. This filter above the still is crucial for the excellent balance of peat aromas and floral fruitiness. Without purifier: → Heavy vapours also get into the whisky, as there is less reflux in the distillation. Hence the name Heavy Vapours. → The well-known balance of peaty, smoky notes and floral fruitiness shifts in favour of the smoky notes. Official Tasting Note: Aroma: Rising smoke with some sweetness. Intense, spicy and aromatic - a typical farm scent drifts with crisp aromas of old railway sleepers and tarred ropes. A splash of water interrupts the vapours and releases dark chocolate cream interwoven with smoked artichoke. Taste: Ardbeg's untamed dark flavours appear. A burst of bittersweet erupts, disrupting ashy charcoal dust and shedding a veil of cardamom, peppermint and coffee grounds. Clouds of dark chocolate with menthol eucalyptus rise, obscuring fruity floral notes that otherwise form the heart of Ardbeg. Swathes of aniseed, cinnamon biscuits and antiseptic lozenges on the tongue. Finish: A long and powerful aftertaste.

"The story of the Islay unicorn was at the heart of this rare 14-year-old bottling, matured in aromatic Madeira and classic Ardbeg ex-bourbon casks. Like the mythical character himself, this single malt may appear naturally sweet. Yet it hides a dark, smoky side... that you shouldn't underestimate!"

"Experimentally produced using high-gravity mashing, this single malt takes us on a journey into new, undiscovered flavor realms. High-gravity mashing means less water and more malted barley in the mash starter. This higher original gravity results in fruitier and more intense aromas of cane sugar, ripe barley, and toasted sourdough bread. The whole thing culminates in flavors of tropical fruits and sweet peat. In short, every drop of wort has been squeezed out of this Ardbeg."

Ardbeg 15 Year Old Anthology - 46% "The Beithir's Tale" "The final release of the Ardbeg Anthology series raises its smoky head. Ardbeg The Beithir's Tale is a rare and elusive dram, named after a terrifying monster that once haunted the distillery's shores. This bottling joins a series of exceptional whiskies matured in unique casks. An Ardbeg 15 Year Old, for the first time from specially crafted bourbon casks: They imbue the Islay whisky with luscious aromas of smoked butter and vanilla, rounded off by the classic Ardbeg notes of menthol and pine."

"For the first time in Ardbeg's history, this whiskey has been matured in sought-after port casks. The influence of these rare port casks is naturally darker and undeniable. Rich dark chocolate rolls across the palate while mint and spearmint balance along a tightrope of flavor. Notes of candied fruit mix with the seductive hint of incense cones. Strong peat and nutty almonds transition into sweet pear crumble and salted caramel. A feast for the senses - a whiskey not to be missed!"