Ardbeg Smokiverse uses a unique ‘high gravity mashing’ process that reduces water and increases grain in the mash tun. This intensifies flavor-active esters, creating richer, fruitier, and sweeter notes in the whisky. AROMAAn explosion of fruity, estery notes, reminiscent of smoked bubblegum, fuse with whiffs of ripening barley and toasted sourdough bread. A splash of water reveals dense, sweet, and aromatic peat smoke, accompanied by gently smoked tropical fruits. TASTEA rich, creamy mouthfeel drifts into sharp, sooty and spicy notes of creosote, aniseed, and clove. Tempered by the distinct sweetness of muscovado sugar, robust woody notes orbit rich charcoal. FINISHFinally, in an almost infinite finish, earthy peat moss fuses with sizzling bonfire embers. 48.3% ABV AWARDS94pts, 2025 - Whisky Advocate