John MacDougall founded Ardbeg distillery in 1815, on a favoured landing spot for smugglers and illicit distillers through out the 18th century. It sits in a rocky cove on the remote south-east...
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John MacDougall founded Ardbeg distillery in 1815, on a favoured landing spot for smugglers and illicit distillers through out the 18th century. It sits in a rocky cove on the remote south-east shore of Islay, where an abundance of fertile soil, peat bogs and an unlimited supply of soft peaty water from the Loch Uigeadail, can be found. The distillery was mothballed in the early 1980’s, but towards the end of the decade began producing again, although in small quantities. Glenmorangie took control in 1997 and dramatically re-invented the Ardbeg range, including turning the Old Kiln into a shop and cafe. This takeover has led to the production of some fine Islay malts including the Ardbeg 10 Year Old, Ardbeg 12 Year Old (1993) Connoisseurs, Ardbeg Blasda, Ardbeg Supernova, Ardbeg Uigeadail and Ardbeg Renaissance - Signed all of which are available to buy below.

Distillery:	Ardbeg	Region:	Islay
Established:	1815	Status:	Active
Proprietor	LMVH (The Glenmorangie Company)
Stills:	1 wash still 1 spirit still	Capacity:	1,000,000 litres of alcohol per year
Open To Visitors:	All year; Mon-Fri 10:00-17:00 June-Aug; Mon-Sun 10:00-17:00	Contact :	Ardbeg Distillery Port Ellen Isle of Islay PA42 7EA
Facilities:	Visitor centre, Shop, Cafeteria, Exhibits
Water Source:	Lochs Arinambeast and Uigeadail

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