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Ardbeg's history can be neatly encapsulated by the name of the 2010 release "Rollercoaster". Today the distillery is one of the most revered on Islay, and indeed the world, but this success and the cult-like status and fan base follows a chequered past. It was acquired in 1997 by Glenmorangie who invested over £10 million in the purchase and refurbishment following a 15 year period of closures and reopenings. In 2000 though, 2 things would form the basis of the distilleries future success - the now principal core 10 year old bottling, and the Arbeg Committee
In terms of pure Phenolics, Arbeg is the most heavily peated of all the Islay malts, but the distillery's fairly tall stills impart a fruity character to the spirit yielding a powerfully smoky yet rounded and complex whisky. Another characteristic of Arbeg is the more waxy texture which comes from the use of wooden rather than stainless steel washbacks
Today Ardbeg bottlings are frequently in high demand, including the Committee bottlings and releases which pre-date the distillery's silent period. Some of the most sought after expressions are those prior to 1977 when the distillery's own floor maltings were removed by then owner Hiram Walker
