description Ardbeg 19 Years Old Traigh Bhan Batch 3 Overview
The Ardbeg 19 Year Old Traigh Bhan Batch 3 is matured in both ex-bourbon and sherry casks, resulting in a rich dram with notes of peat smoke, dark fruit, and spice, bottled at 46% ABV.
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What casks were used for Ardbeg 19 Years Old Traigh Bhan Batch 3?
Batch 3 was matured in American oak ex-bourbon casks and Oloroso sherry casks. That combination gives the Islay peat smoke a richer framework of oak, dried fruit, and spice.
What is the actual alcohol strength of Ardbeg Traigh Bhan Batch 3?
The official bottling strength is 46.2% ABV, rather than simply 46%. It is also non-chill-filtered, which preserves more of the whisky’s texture and aromatic character.
How does Traigh Bhan Batch 3 differ from Ardbeg Ten?
Both are smoky Islay single malts from Ardbeg, but Traigh Bhan Batch 3 carries a 19-year age statement and uses a limited annual-batch format. Ardbeg Ten is the younger core expression and is generally easier to find and less focused on collectible batch variation.
Why is the whisky called Traigh Bhan?
Traigh Bhan is named after a beach on Islay, the Scottish island where Ardbeg Distillery is located. The name is commonly pronounced roughly like “tri-van,” and the series uses the beach as part of its identity.
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