{"product_id":"ardbeg-smokiverse-islay-single-malt-scotch-whisky","title":"Ardbeg Smokiverse – Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product__title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heading-h3 editorial-text-title\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"237\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eCelebrating Ardbeg Day 2025 and the 25th anniversary of the Ardbeg Committee, Smokiverse is a bold and exploratory release. It introduces a pioneering high‑gravity\u003cstrong data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"176\"\u003e mash\u003c\/strong\u003e process—using less water and substantially more malt to create an intensely flavoured wort, producing an unprecedented new-make spirit packed with tropical esters\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"260\"\u003eMaturation \u0026amp; ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"303\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eMatured in ex‑bourbon barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"381\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eBottled at \u003cstrong data-start=\"11\" data-end=\"24\"\u003e48.3% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e, non-chill-filtered, and natural in colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"381\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"419\"\u003eNose: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eA vibrant blast of fruity esters—think smoked bubblegum, ripe barley, and toasted sourdough—underpinned by sweet peat smoke and tropical fruit bursts. Water deepens the peat smoke and enhances smokey fruit tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heading-h3 editorial-text-title\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heading-h3 editorial-text-title\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"419\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"598\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"515\"\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eRich, creamy, and lush, it offers bold peat and tar soot married with aniseed, clove, and muscovado sugar. Hints of toasted oak and charcoal infuse the palate with smoky intensity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"698\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"613\"\u003eFinish: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eNear-infinite, with earthy peat moss, bonfire embers, and lingering charcoal warmth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"698\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003eServing Suggestions: \u003c\/strong\u003eBest enjoyed neat to reveal every complex layer. Experiment with a splash of water to unlock deeper smoked fruits and peat richness. Perfect for adventurous peat lovers looking for something deeply Islay yet innovatively expressive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"727\"\u003eTechnical Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"772\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"10\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"856\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"19\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eMash Technique:\u003c\/strong\u003e High‑Gravity Mash—densely packed wort to intensify ester development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"900\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"9\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eCask:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ex‑bourbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"944\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"8\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48,3%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"944\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"988\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"21\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eChill‑Filtration:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003eNAS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003eWhy It Matters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eExperimental\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ardbeg’s first use of high-gravity mashing, charting a new path in whisky production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"23\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAromatic Powerhouse\u003c\/strong\u003e: Combines their signature peat with amplified tropical fruit and estery sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"20\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eCollector's Must\u003c\/strong\u003e: A limited Committee release designed for release on Ardbeg Day and highly coveted by fans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"RGBC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48374326362338,"sku":null,"price":3124.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/0785\/6098\/files\/Ardbeg_Smokiverse_Islay_Single_Malt_Scotch_Whisky_cce11b59-05d8-4484-b3b0-32af611bc4c7.jpg?v=1788900251","url":"https:\/\/capeandcane.co.za\/products\/ardbeg-smokiverse-islay-single-malt-scotch-whisky","provider":"Cape \u0026 Cane","version":"1.0","type":"link"}