Ardbeg Anamorphic 750ml

Ardbeg Anamorphic – Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Committee Release)

Age

No age statement — matured in specially treated ex-bourbon casks designed to redefine traditional oak influence.

Distillery

Crafted by Ardbeg Distillery, located on Islay’s southern coast, known for intensely peated whiskies and bold experimental releases.

Region

Islay, Scotland — celebrated for smoky, maritime malts influenced by sea spray, peat smoke, and rugged coastal maturation.

Cask Composition

Matured in deeply reworked ex-bourbon barrels, which were disassembled, scored for maximum wood exposure, toasted with an innovative infrared "high mocha" technique, then flame-charred. This rare approach brings heightened extraction and layered flavor.

ABV / Proof

Bottled at 48.2% ABV, non-chill filtered and natural in color, balancing strength with rich, rounded complexity.

Description

Ardbeg Anamorphic reimagines the classic Ardbeg profile through aggressive wood treatment rather than altering spirit recipe. The result is a multi-dimensional whisky that maintains Ardbeg’s signature peat while introducing unexpected richness—mocha sweetness, herbal lift, and subtle floral tones—crafted to surprise and provoke.

Tasting Notes

Appearance

Deep amber with a bronze sheen and slow, oily legs.

Aroma

Earthy smoke leads into warm vanilla, mocha, roasted nuts, seaweed, and cracked pepper. A floral herbal layer—jasmine, fennel, vetiver—rises with time in the glass.

Palate

Vibrant and peppery at first, unfolding into rich espresso, smoked chocolate, salted caramel, scorched herbs, and spiced wood. Balanced bitterness tempers the sweetness for a well-rounded sip.

Finish

Long and smoldering: tar, bitter almond, dark molasses, and distant coastal brine linger over dry oak and embers.

Accolades & Appeal

• Committee-exclusive release admired for its inventive cask work

• Praised for retaining Ardbeg’s peated intensity while adding a new layer of refinement

• Ideal for adventurous peat lovers seeking innovation within the familiar

Summary

Ardbeg Anamorphic is a bold, boundary-pushing Islay single malt that transforms the core Ardbeg experience through radical cask treatment. Bottled at 48.2% ABV, it offers smoky intensity with notes of mocha, spice, and charred complexity—unfolding like a multidimensional dram made for curious palates.