Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19 Year Old Batch5 is a 46.2% ABV, agedinhumidity Islay single malt matured for 19 years in exbourbon and Oloroso sherry casks. Renowned for its tropical fruit-forward nose, smokysavory palate, and long, layered finish, this limited-edition bottling earned Silver at the 2024 World Whiskies Awardsand is praised as one of the most exotic expressions Ardbeg has released.

Tasting Profile

Nose: Perfumed tropical fruitsmango, guava, coconutride gentle waves of herbal incense, menthol, saddlesoap, and charred green pepper.

Palate: Creamy, spicy, and savorysmoky maplecured bacon, white pepper, clove, charcoal, sea spray meld with tropical sweetness from mango and guava.

Finish: Long, warming, and richly layeredheather, toffee, smoked butter, vanilla fudge, dark cocoa, and a salty-clove echo

Technical Details

Age: 19 years

ABV: 46,2%, nonchillfiltered

Bottle Size: 700ml

Maturation: American exbourbon & Oloroso sherry casks bottled in humidity for its expressive profile

Serving & Pairing

Serve: Neat in a tulip or Glencairn glass at room temperature; a few drops of water immediately open tropical and menthol layers.

Pairs well with: Smoky seafood (grilled scallops), cured meats, herb-crusted cheeses, dark chocolateits interplay of peat, spice, and fruit offers layered synergy.