Ardbeg 1990 Airigh Nam Beist 2008 Release

Distilled in 1990 at the historic Ardbeg Distillery – founded in 1815 on the windswept Isle of Islay – this vintage bottling, Airigh Nam Beist, captures the distillery’s signature powerfully peated character. Named for the loch central to Ardbeg’s water source, ‘the Beist’ (pronounced ‘Arry nam Baysht’) offers a robust smokiness balanced by a delicate honeyed sweetness. Bottled in 2008 at 46% ABV, this expression delivers a full-bodied experience with a distinctive oily mouthfeel, showcasing the classic Islay spirit at its finest. Now sadly discontinued, this whisky represents a treasured moment in Ardbeg’s ongoing story.