Ardbeg 19 years old Traigh Bhan Batch 4 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46.2%

Signed by one of the distillery's well-known faces, and built on a higher share of first-fill bourbon casks than its predecessors.

Expert Review

Ardbeg 19 Year Old Traigh Bhan Batch 4 is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in American oak and Oloroso sherry casks and bottled at 46.2%.

No two Traigh Bhan batches are alike, and Batch 4 stands out with a silkier character thanks to a higher share of first-fill bourbon casks working alongside the sherry casks. Every batch carries its own batch number and the signature of one of the distillery's well-known faces, in this case Colin Gordon.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Faint hints of sweet smoky wood and crème fraîche develop into bold notes of fennel, celery and toasted tea.

Palate

A salty mouthfeel turns into soft herbal notes, followed by salted peanuts, smoked pineapple and lime juice, as waves of aniseed roll across the palate.

Finish

An intense finish of caramel and smoke breaks through after the milder middle notes.

Specifications

Name: Ardbeg 19 Year Old Traigh Bhan Batch 4
Distillery: Ardbeg
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 19 years
ABV: 46.2%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak (first-fill) and Oloroso sherry casks
Edition: Batch 4
EAN no.: 5010494975574

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Sherry-matured · Herbal · Salty

Did You Know?

Every Traigh Bhan batch carries the signature of one of Ardbeg's well-known staff members, and Batch 4 is signed by Colin Gordon as a personal mark on this particular batch.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ardbeg 19 Year Old Traigh Bhan Batch 4

What makes Batch 4 different from the other Traigh Bhan batches?

A higher share of first-fill bourbon casks gives Batch 4 a silkier character than several of the other batches in the series.

Who signed Batch 4?

Every batch carries the signature of one of Ardbeg's well-known faces, and for Batch 4 it's Colin Gordon.

Is Ardbeg 19 Year Old Traigh Bhan Batch 4 worth it?

As a 19-year-old whisky from a sought-after annual series, with a character that stands clearly apart from the other batches, it's interesting for both the enthusiast and the collector.

How smoky is Traigh Bhan Batch 4?

The smoke is there, but it's more subdued and wrapped in herbal and sherry notes than in the distillery's younger, more uncompromising releases.

Should the whisky be drunk neat or with water?

Try it neat first to experience the silky structure fully, and add water only if you'd like an even softer experience.

Which glass suits it best?

A tulip-shaped whisky glass lets the many herbal and spiced notes unfold gradually.

What defines the Traigh Bhan series overall?

Every batch is its own unique combination of casks, meaning no two years taste exactly the same.