
Ardbeg Smokiverse – Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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Celebrating Ardbeg Day 2025 and the 25th anniversary of the Ardbeg Committee, Smokiverse is a bold and exploratory release. It introduces a pioneering high‑gravity mash process—using less water and substantially more malt to create an intensely flavoured wort, producing an unprecedented new-make spirit packed with tropical esters
Maturation & ABV:
Matured in ex‑bourbon barrels
Bottled at 48.3% ABV, non-chill-filtered, and natural in colour.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: A vibrant blast of fruity esters—think smoked bubblegum, ripe barley, and toasted sourdough—underpinned by sweet peat smoke and tropical fruit bursts. Water deepens the peat smoke and enhances smokey fruit tones.Palate: Rich, creamy, and lush, it offers bold peat and tar soot married with aniseed, clove, and muscovado sugar. Hints of toasted oak and charcoal infuse the palate with smoky intensity.
Finish: Near-infinite, with earthy peat moss, bonfire embers, and lingering charcoal warmth.
Serving Suggestions: Best enjoyed neat to reveal every complex layer. Experiment with a splash of water to unlock deeper smoked fruits and peat richness. Perfect for adventurous peat lovers looking for something deeply Islay yet innovatively expressive.
Technical Details:
Style: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Mash Technique: High‑Gravity Mash—densely packed wort to intensify ester development.
Cask: Ex‑bourbon
ABV: 48,3%
Bottle Size: 750ml
Chill‑Filtration: None
Colour: Natural
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Why It Matters:
Experimental: Ardbeg’s first use of high-gravity mashing, charting a new path in whisky production.
Aromatic Powerhouse: Combines their signature peat with amplified tropical fruit and estery sweetness.
Collector's Must: A limited Committee release designed for release on Ardbeg Day and highly coveted by fans.
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