Ardbeg Smokiverse

Ardbeg Smokiverse Islay Single Malt Scotch comes from experimenting with ‘high gravity mashing.’

Ardbeg's intrepid whisky creators vastly decreased the amount of water in the mash tun, then packed more grain into the mix than ever before.

Crushing and compressing every drop of liquid, this unconventional mash has magnified the intensity of flavour-active acetate esters, drawing fruitier, sweeter flavours from the deepest corners of the mash tun.

From the producer:

Nose: An explosion of fruity, estery notes, reminiscent of smoked bubblegum, fuses with whiffs of ripening barley and toasted sourdough bread. A splash of water reveals dense, sweet, and aromatic peat smoke, accompanied by gently smoked tropical fruits.

Palate: 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, earthy peat moss fuses with sizzling bonfire embers.

750 mL

48.3% ABV