Introducing Ardbeg Smokiverse The Ultimate Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, the first whiskey they have ever made with a high-gravity mash. Ardbeg Smokiverse takes their single malt's classic peaty character to a new frontier of flavor. Upon first sip, you can expect a vibrant burst of fruity, ester notes, rather like smoked bubblegum, along with aromas of barley. The peaty notes collide with juicy, tropical fruits, before sinking into a rich depth of muscovado sugar.
"As we celebrate 25 years of the Ardbeg Committee in 2025, we venture further into space once more… Behold the immense magnetism of Ardbeg’s mash tun. Responsible for converting our malted barley into fermentable sugars (mashing), all life at Ardbeg revolves around the tun. This time, however, it has become a force to be reckoned with, as we concentrate its power to materialise a new frontier of flavour for Ardbeg."
Crafted with High Gravity Mashing (a genuine distilling term!), this experimental malt takes us on a voyage into new, undiscovered realms of flavour! Plunge your palate into a crushing mouthfeel that implodes in on itself with intensely rich, creamy flavors.
Color: Bright Gold
Aroma: An explosion of fruity, estery notes, reminiscent of smoked bubblegum, fused with whiffs of ripening barley and baked sourdough bread. A splash of water reveals dense, sweet, and aromatic peat smoke, accompanied by gently smoked tropical fruits.
Taste: A rich, creamy mouthfeel drifts into sharp, sooty and spicy notes of creosote, aniseed, and clove. Tempered by the distinct sweetness of muscovado sugar, robust woody notes orbit rich charcoal.
Finish: Finally, in an almost infinite finish, earthly peat moss fuses with sizzling bonfire embers.
Alc. Vol: 48.3% ABV (96.6 Proof)