Ardbeg Smokiverse Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 48,3%

A universe of smoke, where the peat doesn't just fill the glass but the whole room around it.

Expert Review

Ardbeg Smokiverse is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 48.3%.

The nose delivers an explosion of fruity esters reminiscent of smoked bubblegum, mixed with ripening barley and toasted sourdough. The whisky is non-chill filtered, so its full, oily structure carries right through to the glass.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dense, sweet peat smoke mingles with lightly smoked tropical fruit, and a drop of water draws the aromas out even further.

Palate

Rich and creamy with a luxurious mouthfeel that shifts into sharp, sooty, spiced notes of creosote, aniseed and cloves, balanced by muscovado sugar.

Finish

Almost endless, leaving a lasting impression of earthy peat moss melting into glowing bonfire embers.

Specifications

Name: Ardbeg Smokiverse
Distillery: Ardbeg
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 48.3%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
EAN no.: 5010494995305

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Spiced · Creamy · Fruity

Did You Know?

The name Smokiverse is Ardbeg's own way of suggesting that the distillery's smoke spans a whole universe of nuance, from sweet to sooty, all within a single dram.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ardbeg Smokiverse

How smoky is Ardbeg Smokiverse?

It ranks among the distillery's more intensely smoky releases, with a sooty, almost creosote-like edge as a clear part of its character.

What sets Smokiverse apart from Ardbeg Ten?

Smokiverse has a more complex, layered sweetness from muscovado sugar and tropical fruit, where Ten is more linear and classic in its peated character.

Is Ardbeg Smokiverse worth it?

It offers an unusual combination of sweetness and industrial smoke that makes for an interesting tasting experience for the enthusiast who already knows Ardbeg's core releases.

Should Smokiverse be drunk with water?

A drop of water opens the tropical fruit notes up further and is worth trying if you find the smoke too dominant at first.

Which glass should I use?

A tulip-shaped whisky glass holds onto the complex layers of smoke best, letting you follow how they shift character in the glass.

Is Ardbeg Smokiverse chill filtered?

No, it's non-chill filtered, which preserves the whisky's natural oils and full structure.

What defines Ardbeg as a distillery?

Ardbeg on Islay's south coast is known as one of the island's most uncompromising distilleries, where peat leaves a heavy mark on everything that comes out of it.