ARDBEG - 19 years old - Traigh Bhan - Vintage 2004 - Batch 5 - 46.2% ABV
Ardbeg is an iconic distillery located on the island of Islay, Scotland, renowned for its whiskies among the most peated and complex on the market. Founded in 1798, this historic distillery has managed to endure through the ages to establish itself today as an essential leader in premium Single Malt. In 2011, Ardbeg even became the first distillery to send its whisky into space, sending part of its production to the International Space Station to study the impact of weightlessness on aging and aromas. Owned by the prestigious LVMH group through the Glenmorangie group, Ardbeg perfectly embodies the alliance between ancestral tradition and modern innovation.
Ardbeg's two iconic stills produce nearly one million liters of alcohol annually, exclusively destined for its Single Malts. The whisky is mainly aged in American Bourbon barrels, complemented by partial maturation in Sherry Oloroso casks, giving each expression a perfect balance between peaty power, spicy richness, and subtle sweetness. Unlike some Islay whiskies with a marked maritime character, Ardbeg captivates with an intense smoky profile, enhanced by spicy notes and a characteristic sweet softness.
This exceptional 19-year-old single malt is directly inspired by the magnificent Traigh Bhan beach of Islay, also poetically known as Singing Sands due to the unique sound produced by its fine sand. The Ardbeg Traigh Bhan Batch 5 is a rare vintage distilled in 2004 and carefully matured in American oak and Sherry Oloroso casks, offering remarkable aromatic complexity where smoke, raw peat (over 50-55 ppm), and fruity nuances intertwine harmoniously.
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Peated (+ 50-55 ppm)
