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Ardbeg Wee Beastie is a heavily peated single malt Scotch whisky matured in ex-bourbon barrels, resulting in a complex flavor profile with notes of dark fruit, smoke, and spice alongside maritime salinity.
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How old is Ardbeg Wee Beastie?
Ardbeg Wee Beastie is a 5-year-old single malt Scotch whisky. Despite its young age, it carries an incredibly heavy peat level of around 50 PPM (phenol parts per million), making it one of the smokiest offerings from the Ardbeg distillery.
What does Ardbeg Wee Beastie taste like?
Wee Beastie offers a complex flavor profile characterized by aggressive dark fruit, crackling black pepper, and intense wood smoke. Because it is only aged for five years in ex-bourbon barrels, it retains a very raw, vibrant, and unapologetically smoky character alongside maritime salinity.
What is the alcohol content of Ardbeg Wee Beastie?
Ardbeg Wee Beastie is bottled at 47.2% alcohol by volume (ABV). This non-chill-filtered strength allows the thick, smoky texture and subtle spice notes to shine through without being overly harsh.
Where is the Ardbeg distillery located?
The Ardbeg distillery is located on the southern coast of the Isle of Islay in Scotland. It was officially founded in 1815 and has built a cult following for producing some of the most heavily peated whiskies in the world.
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