Ardbeg ‘Wee Beastie’ 5 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Islay, Scotland — 47.4% ABV

A deliberately youthful, ferocious Ardbeg — all teeth, smoke, and raw coastal energy. Designed to be the most untamed whisky in the core range.

Appearance - Bright pale straw, almost white‑gold — youthful, vibrant, and lightly oily.

Nose - Charcoal smoke, BBQ embers, and grilled peppers. Dry, earthy peat with a raw, almost feral edge. Black pepper, pimento, and smoked paprika. Lemon zest, green apple, and a faint malty sweetness. A touch of tar, sea spray, and iodine. Punchy, youthful, and unmistakably Ardbeg.

Palate - Explosive peat smoke and charcoal dust. Hot pepper, padrón chilli, and cracked black peppercorn. Smoked bacon, BBQ glaze, and charred oak. Bright citrus: lime peel, grapefruit pith. A raw, energetic maltiness that keeps it lively and sharp. This is Ardbeg at its most primal — no smoothing, no softening.

Finish - Dry peat ash, pepper heat, and smoked herbs Lingering salt, charcoal, and a flicker of citrus oil. Long, spicy, and satisfyingly rough‑edged

Age: 5 years

ABV: 47.4%

Cask Influence: Ex‑bourbon + Oloroso sherry

Character: Fiery • Smoky • Peppery • Raw • Coastal. The most aggressive, youthful Ardbeg in the core lineup

A ferocious young Ardbeg bursting with BBQ smoke, dry peat, pepper heat, and charred oak. The palate is edgy and expressive, with padrón chilli, citrus zest, and raw malt, finishing long with dry spice and peat ash.