Named after Islay’s hauntingly beautiful Traigh Bhan, the “singing sands” beach, this 19-year-old expression is a masterclass in balance from one of Scotland’s most revered peated producers. Matured in a combination of American oak and Oloroso sherry casks, it tempers Ardbeg’s trademark smoke with elegance and age-earned complexity.

On the nose, expect sea spray, pine resin, and citrus peel over a smouldering hearth. The palate is richly textured with waves of charcoal, treacle, clove, and dark chocolate, lifted by herbal freshness and a touch of salted caramel. The finish is long, lingering, and quietly powerful, like embers fading under moonlight.

Each batch is released in limited quantities with individual numbering and slight variations, making it not only a dram to enjoy but a collector’s pursuit.

Awarded Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, the Traigh Bhan series proves that peat and poise are not mutually exclusive. A must-try for Ardbeg devotees and a brilliant gateway to smoky sophistication for the curious.