{"product_id":"ardbeg-smokiverse-single-malt-scotch-whisky-commitee-release-750ml-mryw0y","title":"Ardbeg 'Smokiverse' Single Malt Scotch Whisky 'Commitee Release' (750ml)","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArdbeg Smokiverse Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArdbeg Smokiverse Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a limited-edition Islay malt released for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArdbeg Day 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the Ardbeg Committee. It hails from the famed Ardbeg Distillery (est. 1815) on Islay – a distillery celebrated as the “Ultimate Islay Malt” for its balance of intense peat smoke and unexpected sweetness. This special \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmokiverse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e expression pushes Ardbeg’s classic character into a new dimension, both honoring the distillery’s legacy and showcasing its innovative spirit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn crafting Smokiverse, Ardbeg employed a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehigh-gravity mashing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e technique – essentially using less water in the mash tun to create a more concentrated wort rich in sugars and flavor-bearing esters. This brewing-inspired process (a first for Ardbeg) intensified fruity and sweet notes in the spirit, yielding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etropical fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and bubblegum-like esters alongside Ardbeg’s hallmark \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epeaty smoke\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. After fermentation and distillation, the whisky was matured in ex-bourbon barrels to enhance its character. Bottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e48.3% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (96.6 proof) without chill filtration, Ardbeg Smokiverse delivers a bold yet balanced dram that layers rich sweetness over deep smoke. The result is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“galactic”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e flavor experience that truly lives up to its name – a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmoky Universe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of complexity in each sip. Whisky enthusiasts and Ardbeg fans will appreciate how this release showcases Ardbeg’s willingness to experiment while remaining true to its peaty core.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArdbeg Day 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e exclusive, Smokiverse was unveiled during the Islay Festival (Fèis Ìle) with a playful space theme, inviting fans to “enter the Smokiverse” in celebration of Ardbeg’s community and creativity. This bottling is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehighly limited\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and collectible – once it’s gone, it’s gone. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNestor Liquor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is proud to be a preferred online retailer for Ardbeg Smokiverse, giving whisky lovers a chance to secure a bottle of this extraordinary single malt. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience Ardbeg Smokiverse – a dram that takes peaty whisky to a whole new universe of flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bright gold, shimmering with inviting warmth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An explosion of fruity esters – think \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003esmoked bubblegum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and ripe barley – mingles with fresh \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebaked sourdough\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bread and aromatic peat. With a drop of water, sweet peat smoke intensifies, joined by gentle tropical fruit hints.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rich and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecreamy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in texture. Flavors build from sharp, sooty smoke to spicy notes of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecreosote, aniseed, and clove\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, balanced by a dark sweetness reminiscent of muscovado sugar. Hints of charred oak and roast coffee bean lurk in the background, giving \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eSmokiverse\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a robust, layered complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long, bold, and warming – seemingly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enearly infinite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Earthy peat moss and sizzling \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebonfire embers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e linger on the tongue, fading slowly with a whisper of salt and woodsmoke. This memorable finish keeps the smoky–sweet \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Smokiverse”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e experience alive long after each sip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested Food Pairings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBold flavors pair best with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArdbeg Smokiverse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e given its intense profile. 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