Ardbeg 25 years old, 2022 Release

For a quarter of a century, hidden away in a little-known corner of the Distillery, a small number of casks have been lying in wait… casks containing some of Ardbeg’s rare whisky stocks.

This supreme expression proves unequivocally that age cannot tame Ardbeg’s smoky power. But it can yield some of the most complex and majestic flavours ever to burst forth from Ardbeg Distillery.

Ardbeg 25 Years Old is a permanent addition to the Distillery’s family of whiskies, although only produced in very small quantities. Bottled from incredibly rare casks filled during some of the Distillery’s darkest days, this is Ardbeg at its most intricate, balanced and beguiling.

Colour:  Bright Amber

Aroma:  A pungent burst of smoked cream, peppermint and toffee, with Ardbeg’s classic fennel and pine resin. Distant earthy bonfires mix with herbal and fruity (banana & tropical) notes, along with fragrant candle wax.

Taste:  An extremely vibrant, hot peppery mouthfeel, leads in to a burst of sherbet lemon sweetness (candied apples, pears & oranges), hints of carbolic soap and tar, more creamy toffee, aniseed and chilli pepper.

Finish:  A long, mellow, lingering aftertaste, with lots of cream, fudge and delicate antiseptic notes. An elegant, soothing style of Ardbeg.

Cask Information

AGE: Guaranteed 25 Years Old

ABV: 46%

Matured in: Ex-Bourbon Barrels