Ardbeg Smokiverse Limited Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Step into another dimension of smoky single malt with Ardbeg Smokiverse, the 2025 Ardbeg Day limited edition that pushes the boundaries of what Islay whisky can be. Forged in the heart of the distillery's most audacious experiment yet, Smokiverse is the result of high gravity mashing—a pioneering process that packs more fermentable sugars into the mash, creating a richer, more concentrated wash. The result? A whisky of cosmic intensity and complexity, unlike anything Ardbeg has released before. On the nose, an interstellar explosion of aromas greets you: fruity notes reminiscent of smoked bubblegum and ripening barley are layered with hints of toasted sourdough and gentle tropical peat smoke. A splash of water unlocks even deeper dimensions—dense, sweet, and unmistakably Ardbeggian. The palate is just as bold, launching with a creamy texture that morphs into bursts of sooty peat, clove, aniseed, and charred richness. Muscovado sugar and toasted oak lend an unexpected sweetness that tem