Ardbeg Traigh Bhan – whisky review

Ardbeg Traigh Bhan

Ardbeg Traigh Bhan appeared at the distillery core-range in September 2019. This is the first age stated whisky since the times of the Ardbeg Ten. This time it is a 19-year old version, Small Batch, which means that there can be differences in the next batches.

Batch No. 01 is a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry oloroso casks. However, the whisky is not finished in sherry casks, but part of the distillates have been matured in bourbon barrels, and some part in oloroso casks. After the maturation process, the whole had been „married” together and bottled. Continue reading „Ardbeg Traigh Bhan – whisky review”

Ardbeg Ten Islay Single Malt – whisky review

Ardbeg Ten

There’s a tasting of one of my favourite whiskies tonight. When I tried the Ardbeg Ten for the first time, it totally knocked me out …

Ardbeg 10

Ardbeg Ten

Ardbeg means „Small Height”

Scotch Single Malt

Region: Islay

10 years

46% ABV

Heavily peated 55 PPM

Matured in ex-Bourbon casks

Non chill-filtered

Color: amber -2, without the addition of caramel Continue reading „Ardbeg Ten Islay Single Malt – whisky review”