Chart the next step on Ardbeg’s “path to peaty maturity” with Ardbeg Still Young (2006). Released two years after 2004’s Very Young, this second instalment in the trilogy showcases Ardbeg spirit at around eight years old, drawn primarily from ex-bourbon barrels and bottled at a potent 56.2 % ABV. Still Young captures the distillery’s unmistakeable bonfire smoke and Atlantic brine while revealing the first hints of the complexity that would culminate in 2008’s Renaissance.
Why We Think You’ll Love It:
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Second entry in Ardbeg’s collectible Very Young → Still Young → Almost There progression—an essential chapter for fans tracing the spirit’s journey to classic 10 Year-Old style.
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Bottled at 56.2 % cask strength and unchill-filtered to preserve raw coastal power and full mouthfeel.
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Highlights the moment where youthful ferocity begins to intertwine with emerging layers of sweetness and complexity.
Bottle Information
Bottle Information
Bottler: Distillery
ABV: 56.20%
Type: Single Malt Scotch
Region: Islay
Volume: 70cl
Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
Nose: Intense wave of kiln smoke and tarry ropes, brightened by lime zest, peppermint and vanilla cream.
Palate: Explosive peat embers, cracked black pepper and salted liquorice glide into sweet notes of toffee, toasted coconut and citrus-infused malt.
Finish: Long, ashy and invigorating—lingering campfire smoke, a touch of espresso bean and a final splash of sea-spray salinity.
