Ardbeg Distillery

Islay, United Kingdom

The Ardbeg distillery has been producing whisky since 1798, and began commercial production in 1815. Like most Scottish distilleries, for most of its history, its whisky was produced for use in blended whisky, rather than as a single malt. Production was halted in 1981, but resumed on a limited basis in 1989 and continued at a low level through late 1996. The distillery was bought and reopened by Glenmorangie plc (owned by the French company LVMH) with production resuming in 1997.

Ardbeg Distillery produces a heavily peated Islay whisky. The distillery uses malted barley sourced from the maltings in Port Ellen.

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Pier Road, Islay, United Kingdom
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Founded: 1815
Category: Miscellaneous historic sites in United Kingdom

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CL Sparkman (2 years ago)
Even if you don't think their whisky is the best on Islay no doubt the tour is! Very informative. They are now part of the LVMH family so I expect we'll hear more about them over time.
Brittany Meloy (2 years ago)
Had an amazing classic distillery tour with Eva at Ardbeg on a recent Saturday in late July 2023. Her family has had many connections with the distillery for generations and she was able to share her memories growing up on Islay as well as all the info on the distillery. Even if you’ve done distillery tours other places she gave enough Ardbeg specific info that it’s worth it. We got to taste 3 whiskies along the way and keep a little branded taster glass. Only sad thing is that the cafe and the food trucks are closed Saturdays, the only day of the week that they are closed. Food outside of Port Ellen is hard to find here so it was a bit of the bummer.
Karen (2 years ago)
I go here for the "Haddock Chowder" ?Best ever and a delight to wander round the distillery. Nice wee visit ?when in Islay . A beautiful shop with the finest whisky to give someone as a very special gift .?
Ruben Williams (2 years ago)
World Class establishment. They offer a variety of tours. Please book early. This variety can cater to every sort of desire and they book up fast. they have a nice restaurant that you can spend a little time with this should make you feel at home. The grounds will give you something to explore and you should take your time wander it all a bit
Cameron Hobbs (2 years ago)
Always a great visit. The food is superb, the whisky options are plenty and there is a great amount of tasters available so you can try before you buy. When open and on a hot day the airstream offers some great food choices. Before coming to Islay Ardbeg wasn't a whisky I would ever seek out but having been I now always come back and get at least 1 bottle
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