The Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19 Year Old – Batch 3 is a rare age statement Islay release that balances raw smoke with remarkable sophistication. Named after the “Singing Sands” of Islay’s Traigh Bhan beach, this third batch takes the Ardbeg DNA and ages it to a haunting, harmonious depth, non-chill filtered, aged 19 years, and bottled at 46.2% ABV.

Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19 Year Old – Batch 3 (75cl)
Brand: Ardbeg | Category: Islay Single Malt Scotch | ABV: 46.2% | Origin: Scotland | Vol: 750ml

Tasting Profile
Nose: Elegant and eerie. Smouldering driftwood, dried herbs, fennel seed, and a whisper of pineapple and white pepper.
Palate: Deep, oily, and layered. Salted caramel, anise, earthy peat smoke, cracked black pepper, and roasted nuts with moments of citrus and stone fruit.
Finish: Long and nuanced, think maritime smoke, charcoal, lemon peel, and distant spices echoing like the winds off Islay’s coast.

Production Details
Aged in a mix of American oak and Oloroso sherry casks, Batch 3 continues the annual evolution of this rare 19-year-old release, with each batch showcasing slight variations and cask complexity. Bottled with natural color, non chill filtered.

Perfect For
Serious Ardbeg collectors, aged peat whisky lovers, or anyone seeking a refined Islay dram with real gravitas. This is the grown up face of Ardbeg’s smoky rebellion.

Expert Notes
Critically praised for “turning the chaos of peat into poise.” Batch 3 is viewed by many as the most balanced release yet, deeper sherry character with layered minerality and smoke.

Customer Reviews
“Ardbeg, but grown up. The smoke is there but now it whispers and roars.”   Nico, Makati
“Batch 3 is silky, smoky, and subtly sherried. A serious dram.”   Rae, Cebu
“One of the best 19YOs I’ve had. It demands your attention.”   Felix, BGC

Interesting Fact
“Traigh Bhan” (pronounced Tri-Van) refers to a real Islay beach known for its hauntingly melodic sands, which “sing” as you walk. Fitting, since this whisky seems to echo long after each sip.

Serving Suggestions
Neat, slowly, and in silence. Let it open in the glass for layers to reveal themselves. A drop of water brings out more salinity and citrus, like walking along the Islay coast after a storm.

Distillery Background
Ardbeg, founded in 1815, is one of Islay’s most revered distilleries, known for pushing smoky whisky into bold, artistic territory. While most of its fame rests on youthful peat bombs, the Traigh Bhan series proves Ardbeg can age, beautifully, hauntingly, and with unmistakable soul.