Ardbeg 19 years old Traigh Bhan Batch 1 Single Islay Malt Whisky 70 cl 46,2%

The first release in a series that never repeats itself, from the moment Traigh Bhan was set free for the very first time.

Expert Review

Ardbeg 19 Year Old Traigh Bhan Batch 1 is an Islay Single Malt Whisky matured in American oak and Oloroso sherry casks and bottled at 46.2%.

Batch 1 was the starting gun for the entire Traigh Bhan series, with a new batch released every single year since. This first release sets the tone for the rest of the series, with a deep sherry influence combined with Ardbeg's signature peat smoke.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Smoked pineapple and a hint of chilli open things up, followed by dark chocolate.

Palate

Smoke and wood in close interplay, with the peat carrying it all through with a light sweetness in the background.

Finish

Dry and smoky with a lasting woody sharpness that lingers.

Specifications

Name: Ardbeg 19 Year Old Traigh Bhan Batch 1
Distillery: Ardbeg
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Whisky
Age: 19 years
ABV: 46.2%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak and Oloroso sherry casks
Edition: Batch 1

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Sherry-matured · Spiced · Fruity

Investment Potential

Medium. As the first release in the Traigh Bhan series, long sold out from the distillery itself, Batch 1 has become a reference point for collectors tracking the series batch by batch.

Did You Know?

Batch 1 is the release that set the standard for how a Traigh Bhan should taste, and many collectors still hold on to a bottle just to compare it against the later batches.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ardbeg 19 Year Old Traigh Bhan Batch 1

What's special about Batch 1 in the Traigh Bhan series?

It's the very first Traigh Bhan release and therefore the one that laid the foundation for how the following batches would taste and be perceived.

How smoky is Traigh Bhan Batch 1?

It carries Ardbeg's classic peat, but with a clear sherry influence from the Oloroso casks that adds a warm, spiced depth.

Is Ardbeg 19 Year Old Traigh Bhan Batch 1 worth it?

As the first and long sold-out release in a sought-after annual series, it's interesting to the collector who wants the full run of batches represented.

Can Batch 1 still be bought new from Ardbeg?

No, the batch has long been sold out from the distillery and is now only found through specialist retailers and the secondary market.

How should the bottle be stored?

Upright, cool and dark, with the cap sealed tightly to preserve the whisky's character as well as possible.

Which glass suits it best?

A tulip-shaped whisky glass lets you follow how peat and sherry sweetness take turns coming forward in the nose.

What defines the Traigh Bhan series overall?

Every batch is built from its own unique combination of casks, so no two releases in the series taste exactly alike.