Ardbeg 2011 Single Cask #2198

Distilled on Islay in 2011, this Ardbeg single cask – #2198 – embodies the distillery’s renowned character, forged from over two centuries of history amidst the rugged Scottish coastline. Matured exclusively in a first-fill bourbon cask, it presents a powerful 60.2% ABV with a profile of intense, tarry smoke interwoven with bright citric sweetness and a distinctive oily texture. Bottled in 2018 as part of a limited run of 256 bottles, this expression showcases the signature Ardbeg balance – a compelling interplay of peat, sweetness, and depth. It’s a testament to Islay’s bold spirit and the distillery’s evolving mastery of maturation.