Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19 Year Old – Batch 5

Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19 Year Old – Batch 5 is a 46.2% ABV, aged‑in‑humidity Islay single malt matured for 19 years in ex‑bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks. Renowned for its tropical fruit-forward nose, smoky‑savory palate, and long, layered finish, this limited-edition bottling earned Silver at the 2024 World Whiskies Awards—and is praised as one of the most exotic expressions Ardbeg has released.

Tasting Profile

Nose: Perfumed tropical fruits—mango, guava, coconut—ride gentle waves of herbal incense, menthol, saddle‑soap, and charred green pepper.

Palate: Creamy, spicy, and savory—smoky maple‑cured bacon, white pepper, clove, charcoal, sea spray meld with tropical sweetness from mango and guava.

Finish: Long, warming, and richly layered—heather, toffee, smoked butter, vanilla fudge, dark cocoa, and a salty-clove echo

Technical Details

Age: 19 years

ABV: 46,2%, non–chill‑filtered

Bottle Size: 700ml

Maturation: American ex‑bourbon & Oloroso sherry casks — bottled “in humidity” for its expressive profile

Serving & Pairing

Serve: Neat in a tulip or Glencairn glass at room temperature; a few drops of water immediately open tropical and menthol layers.

Pairs well with: Smoky seafood (grilled scallops), cured meats, herb-crusted cheeses, dark chocolate—its interplay of peat, spice, and fruit offers layered synergy.