Ardbeg Heavy Vapours Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml

Ardbeg Heavy Vapours is a limited annual release from Ardbeg Distillery on Islay, part of the brand's tradition of releasing an experimental, thematically named bottling each year tied to Ardbeg Day at the Islay Whisky Festival. "Heavy Vapours" points to a production experiment involving vapor contact or reflux during distillation, a detail Ardbeg enthusiasts track closely from year to year. As always with Ardbeg, expect the distillery's signature heavy peat smoke, joined here by whatever specific character this year's vapor-focused process brought out - likely an oilier, more intense spirit character than the standard 10 Year.

How to drink Ardbeg Heavy Vapours

Neat, in a tulip glass, is the way to fully take in Ardbeg's intense peat smoke and whatever this release's specific experiment adds.

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