Ardbeg
Region
Islay
Country
Scotland
Founded
1815
Owner
LVMH (Moet Hennessy)
Water Source
Sources water from Loch Uigeadail and the Airigh Nam Beist loch on Islay's peat-rich moorland. This dark, peat-filtered water is a defining contributor to Ardbeg's complex, smoky and briny character.
Status
Active
About
Ardbeg produces some of the most heavily peated whiskies on Islay, yet achieves remarkable balance between smoke and sweetness. Rescued from closure in the 1990s, Ardbeg has built a cult following and its annual limited releases generate worldwide excitement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ardbeg distillery?
- Ardbeg — heavily peated Islay single malt since 1815. Cult following for its balance of smoke and sweetness.
- When was Ardbeg founded?
- Ardbeg was founded in 1815.
- Where is Ardbeg distillery located?
- Ardbeg is located in Islay, Scotland.
- What water source does Ardbeg use?
- Ardbeg uses Sources water from Loch Uigeadail and the Airigh Nam Beist loch on Islay's peat-rich moorland. This dark, peat-filtered water is a defining contributor to Ardbeg's complex, smoky and briny character. as its water source.