Ardbeg 25 Year Old is drawn from rare casks filled during the distillery’s most challenging era, offering a highly aged expression of exceptional complexity and finesse. Matured in ex-bourbon oak casks and bottled at 46% ABV, this release showcases Ardbeg’s intense peat character layered with refined sweetness, spice, and smoke. It’s one of the oldest and most distinguished core range bottlings ever released by the distillery.

Ardbeg Distillery

Ardbeg Distillery, located on Islay’s southern coast, has been producing whisky since 1815. Revered for its heavily peated expressions, Ardbeg is a favourite among smoky whisky enthusiasts. Though production halted at times during the 1980s and 1990s, Ardbeg returned stronger than ever, now celebrated worldwide for bold, inventive releases and classic Islay character.

Ardbeg 25 Year Old Tasting Notes

Nose: Smoked cream, peppermint, toffee, fennel, pine resin, banana, tropical fruits, earthy bonfires, candle wax
Palate: Hot pepper, sherbet lemon, candied apples and pears, orange, carbolic soap, tar, creamy toffee, aniseed, chilli pepper
Finish: Long and mellow with cream, fudge, and delicate antiseptic notes

Why Add Ardbeg 25 Year Old to Your Collection?

This is the oldest whisky in Ardbeg’s core range and one of its rarest. Sourced from a time when production was uncertain, it represents a piece of Ardbeg history. With its refined balance of age, smoke, and complexity, this bottle is a trophy for collectors and a deeply expressive dram for connoisseurs alike.