Single Malt Scotch

After 13 years at the helm, Mickey Heads - Distillery Manager and Committee Chairman is departing. It’s true, the captain of the good ship Ardbeg is retiring.

For nearly 200 years, our distillery has been standing proudly by the sea, embracing the elements in a land of extremes – that is the inspiration for the whisky we craft.

The tenth edition of this limited edition series, Black Art Edition 10 encapsulates the enigmatic alchemy of whisky making; with a reliance on nature, craftsmanship and the passing of time. The barley and cask type remain a mystery, with the final recipe undisclosed.

Taken from the very last 1984 casks from Talisker, set aside and guarded for decades for their promising potential. At the time few knew of Talisker’s tempestuous maritime character, but there was something special about these 1984 casks that made the distiller set them aside.

A first, and last, this is the first 1987 The Singleton of Glen Ord vintage and the only one ever to be released, from the last casks that remain. Slow crafting and patience were key to this rare bottling, taking time to distil the liquid and see each cask reach its peak. The result is an elegant liquid with a fragrant nose and creamy-smooth texture. The sweetly satisfying taste holds deep fruity flavours with hints of ginger.

The precious 21 Years Old expression is triple cask finished in first-fill Oloroso Sherry, Tronçais oak Cognac and Vintage Colheita Port casks – bringing extra layers of depth to the iconic smooth and fruity house style of The Glenlivet.

Talisker 11 Year Old Island single malt Scotch whisky "The Lustrous Creature of the Depths". Matured in First-fill Ex-Bourbon & Refill American oak casks bottled for the Diageo Special Releases 2022 series entitled "Legends Untold Chapter 2".

This single-grain Scotch whisky was distilled at the Port Dundas Distillery, a legendary distillery that operated for 2 centuries and was at one time the largest in Scotland. Aged 26 years and bottled at 92 proof, the expression is as flavorful as it is rare.

A lively expression of The Singleton of Glen Ord; smooth and sweet, with ​ elegant winey notes intermingled with luscious red fruits, it is also spicy-dry, with ​ a gingery heat.​

Mortlach Midnight Malt 30 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky captures the intriguing twists and deep, dark secrets revealed when day transcends into the midnight hours. This finely aged 30-year-old scotch is created with Mortlach’s mysterious process and distilled 2.81 times.

A rare and unusual malt that has gained richness, mellowness and complexity on its long journey to harmony, this very old whisky shows its age elegantly and rewards proper contemplation.

Distiller’s Art is a single-cask range of bottlings released by Hunter Laing. Hunter Laing was founded in Glasgow, similar to the Douglas Laing story and became their own entity in 2013. They are behind other great bottlings such as Old Malt Cask and Old & Rare. They also are the owners of the new Islay distillery, Ardnahoe.

Founded in 1837 by farmers George and John Rate, twenty miles from the heart of Edinburgh, Glenkinchie was completely rebuild in the 1890s to become a large model distillery. And it has worked almost continuously ever since, even through two world wars. It occupies a sylvan setting with its own bowling green, yet possesses two of the largest stills in Scotland. The buildings converted to steam heated stills in 1981, with the wash still alone holding some 32,000 litres. One of the last working Lowland distilleries for many years, Glenkinchie is known as “The Edinburgh Malt” for its proximity to Scotland’s capital city.

Lagavulin Distillers Edition benefited from refining in second maturing Pedro Ximenez sherry casks, which contained a wine made from sun-dried grapes with intense flavors. Masterfully chosen for its grainy sweetness, it magically accentuates and deepens every aspect of the rich and intense character of Lagavulin.

The enriched Talisker, Amoroso seasoned casks impart a wonderfully rounded and luscious, fruity sweetness, complementing the familiar crisp, dry peat smoke and pepperiness.