Ardbeg 25 Year Old

Ardbeg has unveiled its oldest Scotch whisky release to date.

Set to hit shelves in January 2021, Ardbeg 25 Years Old joins the brand’s permanent range in the U.S. market.

This spirit was distilled during the 1990s, when Ardbeg Distillery only produced a trickle of new make every year. Ardbeg 25 Years Old is 45% ABV. Aromas include pungent, smoked cream, peppermint and toffee, with Ardbeg’s classic fennel and pine resin, the company reports, plus earthy bonfire mixed with herbal and fruity (banana and tropical) notes, along with fragrant candle wax. On the palate is a peppery mouthfeel before sherbet lemon sweetness (candied apples, pears and orange), hints of carbolic soap and tar, more creamy toffee, aniseed and chili pepper. Distillery-provided tasting notes further describe the finish as cream, fudge and antiseptic notes.