{"title":"Ardbeg","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArdbeg, peated Islay single malts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1815 on the south coast of Islay, Ardbeg makes one of the most heavily peated single malts in Scotland. Its style combines smoke, iodine and a surprising fruity sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOur Ardbeg\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eArdbeg 25 Year Old, Hypernova (2022 Committee Release, the distillery's peatiest), Smokiverse and An Oa. See also \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/lagavulin\"\u003eLagavulin\u003c\/a\u003e, another great Islay name, \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/talisker\"\u003eTalisker\u003c\/a\u003e and all our \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/spiritueux\"\u003espirits\u003c\/a\u003e. Delivery is free in France for orders from €300.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions about Ardbeg\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Ardbeg a peated whisky?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, Ardbeg is one of the most heavily peated single malts on Islay. The peat smoke comes with notes of iodine, citrus and sometimes chocolate. The distillery has belonged to the Glenmorangie group since 1997.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow should I taste an Ardbeg?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe it at room temperature, in a tulip glass. Taste it neat first, then with a few drops of water: the peat softens and fruitier notes emerge. Store the bottle upright.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Ardbeg Committee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Ardbeg Committee is the distillery's enthusiasts' club, created in 2000. Each year it offers special releases, often sought after by collectors, such as Hypernova.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ardbeg-hypernova-edition-comite","title":"Ardbeg Hypernova, Committee Release 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArdbeg Hypernova\u003c\/strong\u003e is the limited edition reserved in 2022 for members of the Ardbeg Committee and Ardbeg Embassies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith over 170 ppm of phenols, more than three times Ardbeg's usual level, it is the most heavily peated whisky the distillery has ever bottled. Bottled at 51%, it is aimed at the most seasoned peat lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scotland, Islay\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ardbeg\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single malt\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e No age statement\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited, Ardbeg Committee (2022)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Over 170 ppm phenols\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70 cl\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 51%\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense peat smoke, damp earth, moss, seaweed, hints of vanilla and honey\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peppery and medicinal, ash, tar, scorched apple, golden syrup\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, dry and spicy\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eServing and storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe it neat, at room temperature, in a tulip glass that concentrates the aromas. A few drops of water can reveal new notes. Once opened, keep the bottle upright, tightly closed and away from light and heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to enjoy it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeat, then with a few drops of water to soften the attack and reveal the sweeter notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFurther reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/ardbeg\"\u003eArdbeg collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Ardbeg Committee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Ardbeg fan club, created in 2000. Its members get access to exclusive editions such as Hypernova.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat do phenol ppm measure?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey indicate the amount of smoky compounds in the malted barley. The higher the figure, the peatier the whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are Islay whiskies peated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn Islay, barley is traditionally dried over a peat fire, which gives it smoky, iodine and medicinal aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is the bottle shipped?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelivery is free in France for orders from €300. 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A few drops of water reveal crème brûlée and citrus beneath the smoke. Once opened, keep the bottle upright, tightly closed, away from light and heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRead more\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/meilleures-maisons-de-whisky\"\u003ethe whisky distilleries you should know\u003c\/a\u003e and the full range in our \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/ardbeg\"\u003eArdbeg collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Ardbeg 25 very peaty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, but 25 years in cask have softened the peat: the smoke is still there, wrapped in vanilla, citrus and woody spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere is the Ardbeg distillery?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the south coast of the Isle of Islay, Scotland, renowned for its peated whiskies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is the bottle shipped?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelivery is free in France for orders of €300 or more. 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Every bottle is carefully packed and sent with tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ardbeg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58026965074269,"sku":null,"price":66.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/6399\/9837\/files\/Copiedecaveaupost_16_832f2358-e67e-4071-b4c0-b8c3d413894b.jpg?v=1773661521"},{"product_id":"ardbeg-smokiverse","title":"Ardbeg Smokiverse","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArdbeg Smokiverse\u003c\/strong\u003e is a limited edition unveiled for Ardbeg Day, the distillery's annual celebration on Islay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is the first Ardbeg made with a high-gravity mash, which concentrates the aromas: very expressive fruity notes blend with the peat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scotland, Islay\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ardbeg\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single malt\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e No age statement\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited, Ardbeg Day 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCasks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ex-bourbon casks\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70 cl\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48.3%\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smoke, exotic fruit, bubblegum notes\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic peat, juicy fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft peat and sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eServing and storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe it neat, at room temperature, in a tulip glass that concentrates the aromas. 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