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Whisky Ardbeg - The legend of Islay

The Ardbeg distillery on the Scottish island of Islay is an icon of the whisky world - notorious for its intense smoke and revered for its unrivalled complexity. Since its foundation in 1815, Ardbeg has perfected the art of peaty single malts. Despite closures and economic turmoil in the 20th century, the distillery experienced a glorious rebirth and is now one of the most sought-after whiskies in the world.

Ardbeg's character is as wild as the landscape of Islay: a stormy mix of heavy peat smoke paired with surprising notes of citrus, pepper and chocolate. This unique contrast is created by the precise balance between heavily peated barley, slow fermentation and the special shape of the stills. Maturation in ex-bourbon and sherry casks rounds off the flavour without taming the typical Ardbeg strength.

Bottlings such as the "Ardbeg Uigeadail" or the "Ardbeg Corryvreckan" are legendary and regularly win international awards. But the classic "Ardbeg Ten Years Old" is also considered a masterpiece - a perfect introduction to the world of smoky whiskies.

Ardbeg is more than just a whisky; it is a passion. The distillery cultivates a cult following (the "Ardbeg Committee") and is committed to bold experiments, such as ageing in space. With every sip, Ardbeg tells a story of tradition, rebellion and the indomitable spirit of Islay - a whisky that never compromises.