Ardbeg Distillery: Follow your nose along the famous road from Port Ellen and you will
eventually come to the most welcoming distillery on the island. Ardbeg's
white-washed walls can be found nestling in a rocky cove on Islay's
southern tip.
Who would believe that back in 1981, the distillery fell silent and was
mothballed? Fortunately in 1997, to the delight of fans all over the world
The Glenmorangie Company rescued Ardbeg and a team of dedicated souls set
about repairing and reviving the distillery (not to mention repainting
it!).
Now, once again Ardbeg flows freely. And in the Old Kiln Cafe you can
enjoy a dram and Mary's celebrated home-cooking. You can also tour the
place with the distillery folk and pick up a bottle or two from the Old
Kiln Shop. So do visit - we'd love to see you.
It is, perhaps, the most peaty malt whisky in the world - certainly of all
the Islay malts. Not to mention beautifully balanced, complex and deep.
It's unthinkable now, but in 1981 production ceased and the distillery was
mothballed. Happily in 1997, this beautiful malt began to flow again and
enjoys enduring protection from all things bad by a loyal band in the
shape of The Ardbeg Committee - a worldwide family of Ardbeg aficionados
in 90 countries who work tirelessly to drink more Ardbeg and bring others
into this esteemed fold.
