Ardbeg 8 Year Old "For Discussion" - 70cl/50.8%

Distillery History:Ardbeg, founded in 1815 on Islay, is renowned for its heavily peated, maritime style. The "For Discussion" series is created exclusively for Ardbeg Committee members to spark conversation about the distillery’s evolving character.

Whisky Introduction:The Ardbeg 8 Year Old For Discussion is a youthful, high-intensity expression bottled at 50.4% without chill-filtration. It showcases Ardbeg’s signature bold peat smoke and medicinal notes while retaining vibrant citrus and subtle bourbon sweetness – a raw and powerful representation of Islay spirit.

Tasting Notes:Nosing: Intense smoke with iodine, seaweed, smoked lemon, medicinal phenols and gentle vanilla.Palate: Oily and full – smoky bacon, tar, citrus zest, dark chocolate and sea salt.Finish: Long, dry and lingering with smoke, sea salt, medicinal notes and subtle sweetness.