Ardbeg Renaissance Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (2008) 70cl

This stunning Ardbeg, first released in 2004, now concludes the 'Young Ardbeg Series' where we have followed the 'path to peaty maturity'. Available in limited quantities at 10 years old, it reflects the full spectrum of depth and complexity that makes Ardbeg...Ardbeg!

We've arrived! 1998 - 2008

Since the distillery re-opened in 1997, many enthusiasts of Ardbeg have been keen to sample our work in progress - none more so than the worldwide aficionados of the Ardbeg Committee. It was to them that we released a limited bottling of 'Very Young' Ardbeg for discussion and comment. 'Still Young' Ardbeg was bottled in 2006 and 'Almost There' Ardbeg followed in 2007. Ardbeg Renaissance therefore represents the full flowering of this legendary whisky at 10 years old.

About Ardbeg

Ardbeg distillery has been producing whisky since 1798. The distillery is owned by Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy, and produces a heavily peated Islay whisky. The distillery uses malted barley sourced from the maltings in Port Ellen.

The Ardbeg distillery was officially founded in 1815 by John McDougall. But Whisky was distilled there long before that. There are no documentations, as Ardbeg was an illegal business back in 1794. The distillery is now owned by LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy), which also owns Glenmorangie distillery in the Highlands of Scotland. The current capacity is just over one million litres per annum and its water source is Loch Uigeadail, after which one of its famous releases is named.

55.9% ABV

70cl