Ardbeg Scotch Single Malt Wee Beastie

Ardbeg Wee Beastie is a strikingly youthful expression from the renowned Islay distillery, crafted to showcase raw, peaty power after just five years of maturation in a blend of ex-bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks. The nose explodes with cracked black pepper, pine resin, and waves of peat smoke, joined by savory notes reminiscent of charcuterie, bacon fat, and milk chocolate-covered raisins. On the palate, its mouthfeel is rich, oily, and lively, as bold flavors of ashy coal tar, smoked meats, vanilla, and orchard fruits take center stage, balanced by spicy pepper and a touch of medicinal brine. The youthful edge brings a punch of spirit-driven heat, but this is harmonized by a long finish laden with tar, treacle, campfire smoke, and a touch of salty oak. Non-chill filtered for maximal flavor, Ardbeg Wee Beastie embodies the brand’s tradition of peat-laden, uncompromising single malts, offering enthusiasts an intense, approachable introduction to Islay whisky’s most primal elements—perfect both neat and as a smoky cocktail ingredient.