Ardbeg Smokiverse

Whisky Ardbeg Smokiverse is a limited edition bottling released to mark the 25th anniversary of the Ardbeg Committee and Ardbeg Day 2025. It is the first Ardbeg whisky created using the high-gravity mashing method, which involves using less water or more malt during mashing, resulting in a denser wort, which then produces more esters during fermentation, giving a more concentrated fruit flavor and aroma.

The whisky is aged in ex-bourbon casks and bottled at 48,3 % ABV, without chill filtration or coloring.

The aroma reveals a delicate explosion of fruit esters, reminiscent of smoked chewing gum, ripe barley, and toasted sourdough bread. When water is added, a thick but sweet peaty smoke awakens with a hint of tropical fruit.

It is full and creamy on the palate, with intense and rich flavors. Warm notes of creosote, anise and cloves are hidden behind the sweetness of muscovado sugar (unrefined cane sugar), with hints of oak and leather. The finish is almost endless - earthy peat intertwines with smouldering embers from a campfire.

This whisky is best enjoyed neat and at room temperature. This allows you to fully appreciate the contrast between its distinctly smoky character and sweet fruitiness. To open up the aroma, add a few drops of water to help release the sweet smoke.