Ardbeg Auriverdes Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Ardbeg Auriverdes: A Golden Peat Symphony

Ardbeg Auriverdes is a limited-edition single malt, a star of Ardbeg Day 2014. Aged in American oak casks with specially toasted lids, it’s a smoky, savory delight. At 49.9% ABV, this non-chill-filtered beauty boasts a natural golden hue. Expect a symphony of mocha, coffee, and vanilla, with a smoky backbone of peat, dark chocolate, and a hint of liquorice. It's a whisky that’s as bold as it is balanced, a true testament to Ardbeg's mastery.

Ardbeg is first and foremost one of the classic, peat-laden single malts in the smoky, Islay style. But it is also one of the sweetest, so you get an interesting combination of smoke, fruit, peat, and honey vanilla.

And since the distillery sits right on the coast (seriously, any close and it would have to float), you definitely get hints of sea salt and lime. It's not a "peat monster" test of manhood kind of Whisky, but it has full-throated flavor to spare. The 10 YO single malt is the cornerstone of the Ardbeg range, while a good portion of their Spirit is still currently used in blends.