Ardbeg Eureka!

The Glenmorangie Company has unveiled Ardbeg Eureka!, a special limited-edition whisky crafted to honor the 25th anniversary of the Ardbeg Committee. The Ardbeg Committee, founded in 2000, began as a passionate collective dedicated to ensuring the survival of the Islay distillery. Now boasting over 200,000 members across 140 countries, the Committee has been instrumental in spreading the word about Ardbeg’s peated malts.

To mark this milestone, Ardbeg’s whisky creators sought inspiration directly from Committee members. The development of Ardbeg Eureka! was rooted in Operation Smokescreen, a blind tasting held on Ardbeg Day 2023. One hundred members from 15 countries sampled and analyzed five different experimental Ardbeg expressions. Their feedback guided Director of Whisky Creation Dr. Bill Lumsden and Master Blender Gillian Macdonald in crafting a whisky that reflects the collective palate of Ardbeg’s most dedicated supporters.

Eureka! is a blend of whisky matured in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks and roasted malt whisky aged in bourbon casks, resulting in a layered and complex profile. Expect an inviting nose of juicy red apples, cherries, and signature Ardbeg smoke, followed by flavors of nut toffee brittle, raisin fudge, and dark fruits. The finish is long and chewy, with lingering treacle toffee and smoldering embers. Bottled at 52.2% ABV, it offers an intense yet balanced experience, embodying the diversity of the Committee’s taste preferences.