Ardbeg 19 Years Traigh Bhan Batch 4 Whisky

Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19 Years Old Batch 4 is a rare, small-batch Islay single malt named after the 'Singing Sands' of Traigh Bhan beach. Each batch is a little different, and this one balances intense smoke against Ardbeg's elegant distillery character. It is matured in American oak and Oloroso sherry casks.

Expect herbal pine and fennel, lemon sorbet and eucalyptus on the nose, with a medicinal edge. A wave of woodsmoke follows on the palate, carrying dark chocolate, coffee, lemon curd and raisin fudge, before a long, intense finish of vanilla fudge, cocoa and clove. Bottled at 46.2% ABV, it is one for peat lovers who appreciate subtlety alongside intensity.