Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19Y old batch 6 0,7l 46,2% GB

Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19Y Old Batch 6 is a 19 year old single malt whisky named after the famous Traigh Bhan beach, also known as 'Singing Sands Beach', on the island of Islay. This whisky symbolises the beauty and unpredictability of this location as well as its unique character.

Production and maturation:

Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19Y Old Batch 6 is matured in American oak and Oloroso sherry casks. This unique ageing process delivers a complex balance between peaty-smokey notes and a delicious sweetness that intertwine with a characteristic depth and finesse.

Tasting profile:

Colour: Bright gold.

Nose: Complex aroma with hints of olive oil, tar, soot, chocolate-covered candied ginger and freshly cut grass. The addition of water reveals notes of fennel, mint, eucalyptus and tarred rope.

Taste: Intense and oily at the start, evolving to minty sweetness, toasty bread and tarry phenolics. Notes of smoked pineapple, dark chocolate, mint candy, charcoal and camphor.

Finish: Long and intense with notes of coffee grounds and liquorice.

Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19Y Old Batch 6 is bottled under a full moon, highlighting its special character. Ardbeg is highly regarded for its quality and complexity, as evidenced by titles such as World Whisky of the Year, Scotch Whisky of the Year and Best Single Malt Whisky in the World.

Heritage and location:

Produced at the historic Ardbeg distillery on Islay, an area rich in peat, soft water and fertile soil. Islay is renowned for its wildlife and long history of whisky production.

Special projects and community input:

The 1975 Ardbeg 'Cask No. 3' was recently sold for a record sum and a portion of the proceeds were donated to community projects on Islay, reflecting Ardbeg's commitment to supporting the local community.

Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19Y Old Batch 6 is not only a whisky, but also a tribute to the craftsmanship, tradition and community that has supported it for centuries.