Ardbeg 25 Years Islay Single Malt Whisky 46% Limited Edition from Islay

Ardbeg 25 Year Old Islay Single Malt Whisky is one of the most exclusive and coveted bottlings from the legendary distillery on the Scottish island of Islay. Aged for at least 25 years, this impressive whisky represents the essence of Ardbeg’s iconic style – intense smoke, deep complexity and a remarkable elegance that only years of maturation can create.

This is a whisky that combines power and finesse in a rare balance. After more than two decades of maturation, the whisky has developed a refined character where classic Ardbeg smoke meets silky nuances of sweetness, spice and fresh citrus notes. The result is a whisky that will impress both the seasoned whisky lover and the collector looking for a special bottle to add to their collection.

Launched in 2020, Ardbeg 25 Year was created from some of the oldest casks in the distillery’s warehouses. It’s bottled at 46% alcohol, giving it a rich body and an authentic taste experience where all the nuances of the whisky are allowed to shine through.

This is a whisky for those special moments – a bottle that tells the story of Ardbeg’s uncompromising craftsmanship and the unique character that Islay’s harsh climate lends to the whisky’s development.

Tasting notes

Aroma: Deep smoky aromas with notes of butterscotch, pine, warm spices and a hint of candle and peat smoke.

Flavor: Powerful and complex with hot pepper, fresh lemon sorbet, subtle notes of tar, carbolic soap and creamy sweetness.

Finish: Very long and elegant with anise, creamy fudge, warm spices and a lingering smoke.

The story of Ardbeg Distillery

Ardbeg Distillery is located on the south coast of Islay and was officially founded in 1815. Today, the distillery is known as one of the world’s most iconic producers of heavily smoked single malt whisky. Ardbeg has built a reputation among whisky enthusiasts over generations for its uncompromising approach to quality and distinctive style.

The distillery uses traditional production with slow distillation and heavily smoked malt, giving the whisky its distinctive peat smoke and deep flavor profile. Ardbeg 25 Years is a perfect example of how the distillery’s powerful style evolves into a more complex and elegant whisky through years of maturation.

• Producer: Ardbeg Distillery
• Country: Scotland
• Region: Islay
• Type: Single Malt Whisky
• Age: 25 years
• Bottled: 20/08/2020
• Quantity: 70 cl
• Alcohol content: 46%