Discover an extraordinary evening of Islay whisky with Ardbeg's newly appointed Distillery Manager, Bryony McNiven. This unique tasting showcases ten remarkable expressions spanning the distillery's rich heritage and contemporary releases.
Ardbeg, founded in 1815 on the Scottish island of Islay, is celebrated for its heavily peated single malts with characteristic intensity around 55 ppm. The distillery has achieved near-cult status among whisky enthusiasts worldwide, currently producing approximately 1.4 million litres of pure alcohol annually, with capacity expansion plans underway.
What to Expect
- Taste a carefully curated selection of 10 Ardbeg expressions
- Experience exceptionally rare single casks from 1975 and 1976—legendary bottlings from the Hiram Walker era that seldom appear on the market
- Meet Bryony McNiven, Ardbeg's first female Distillery Manager in nearly 200 years and a lifelong Islay resident whose father worked as a stillman at the distillery for 35 years
- Hear insider stories directly from someone instrumental in shaping the distillery's present
- Sample both classic favourites and recent limited releases including Smokiverse
- Opportunity to purchase selected Ardbeg bottlings during the evening
Tasting Programme
- Ardbeg Ten Years Old
- Ardbeg Trudernish 15 Years Old
- Ardbeg Corryvreckan
- Ardbeg Perpetuum
- Ardbeg Heavy Vapours
- Ardbeg Spectacular
- Ardbeg Smokiverse
- Ardbeg Single Cask Sherry Butt 1975 (1 cl.)
- Ardbeg Single Cask Sherry Butt 1976 (1 cl.)
- Ardbeg 19 Years Old Traigh Bhan Batch 4
Bryony McNiven assumed her role as Distillery Manager on 1 January 2026, following Colin Gordon. She succeeds a historic legacy—the last women to lead Ardbeg were sisters Margaret and Flora MacDougall in the 1850s. Beyond daily production oversight, McNiven serves as co-chair of the worldwide Ardbeg Committee.
An evening with a Distillery Manager guiding such an extraordinary tasting programme is exceptionally rare. Whether you're devoted to Ardbeg, Islay whisky, or simply seek transformative whisky experiences, this is an unmissable occasion. The tasting is conducted in English. Doors open at 18:10.
