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- Producer Ardberg
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NV - Ardbeg Traigh Bhan Batch 2 19 Year Old - 1x70cl
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- Producer Ardberg
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Producer
Ardberg
Though Ardbeg was officially founded in 1815, rumour has it illicit distilling had already been taking place on the site for more than 20 years. Fast forward to the 1970s, and Ardbeg were victims of the global whisky downturn. Battered and bruised, they barely managed to produce a rivulet of new make spirit each year and were on the brink of being torn down until Glenmorangie’s purchase in 1997. A year later, Ardbeg were awarded Distillery of the Year and haven’t looked back since. Like its Islay cousins, Ardbeg is heavily peated with smoke, sea spray, and exuberant fruit predominant in most expressions. The core range of five single malts embodies the distillery’s smoke-soaked essence, while limited releases are the epitome of whisky-making and often disappear as soon as offered.Region
Scotland
Scotch whisky is the name given to all whiskies produced in Scotland under strict rules that govern the production: “Scotch Whisky must, by law, be distilled and matured in Scotland in oak casks for at least three years and bottled at a minimum alcoholic strength of 40% abv. The robust legal protection of Scotch – vital to safeguard a spirit globally renowned for its quality – has grown over time.” It’s a proudly British industry – 93% of Scotch whisky is sold abroad and it alone generates 25% of all British food and drink exports, employing 40,000 people. The main focus of the fine whisky market are single Malts made in relatively small quantities in a batch process using a traditional copper pot. There are also Single Grain whiskies which are mixed with single malt whiskies but made on an industrial scale. The final type is blended Scotch whisky which is a mixture of grain and malt whiskies generally mass produced. Scotland is divided into various areas where the distilleries all make whiskies with distinctive geographical characteristics. Much like fine wine, even within these regions there is a great range of styles to be discovered and enjoyed by new and experienced drinkers alike.