Ardbeg Corryvreckan
Single Malt

Ardbeg Corryvreckan

Ardbeg750 ml57.1% ABV

A powerful, peaty whirlpool of intense Islay flavor

An intense, cask-strength single malt that captures the wild spirit of Islay with its deep peat smoke, rich dark chocolate, and spicy finish. Named after the famous whirlpool north of Islay, it delivers a powerful, untamed palate balanced by sweet dark fruits.

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95/ 100
Exceptional
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Best enjoyed

Room temperature64-70F
Nosing glassGlencairn glass
Gifting
Celebration
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Food pairings

Traditional
Roast venison with a rich berry reduction or smoked beef brisket
Vegetarian
Grilled portobello mushrooms brushed with dark soy and garlic
Cheese
Aged blue cheese like Roquefort or Stilton
Also good withDark Chocolate

A cocktail to make with it

Islay Penicillin Float

  • 2 oz Blended Scotch Whisky
  • 0.75 oz Fresh lemon juice
  • 0.75 oz Honey-ginger syrup
  • 0.25 oz Ardbeg Corryvreckan (to float)

Shake the blended Scotch, lemon juice, and honey-ginger syrup with ice. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube. Gently pour the Ardbeg Corryvreckan over the back of a bar spoon so it floats on top.

Serve in a glencairn glass

The story behind it

The maker

Ardbeg Distillery was officially established in 1815 by John McDougall, though distilling on the site dates back even earlier. Surviving several closures throughout the 20th century, Ardbeg was resurrected in 1997 and has since achieved cult status among smoky whisky enthusiasts.

How it is made

Distilled on the rugged south coast of Islay, this single malt undergoes maturation in French oak casks and ex-bourbon barrels. The Ardbeg distillery & rickhouse is world-renowned for its heavily peated whiskies that retain a delicate, fruity complexity.

From Islay, Scotland

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