{"title":"Ardbeg Whisky","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"ardbeg-oloroso-sherry-single-cask","title":"Ardbeg Second-Fill Oloroso Sherry Single Cask No. 0050","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the 22 year old Ardbeg Oloroso Sherry Single Cask.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Single Cask Ardbeg really is the ultimate bucket list Single Malt for many whisky fanatics around the globe. Only a handful are released each year, and these are snapped up quicker than Usain Bolt fleeing a swarm of angry bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe darling of Islay and second to only The Macallan in Single Malt collectability, Ardbegs sit proudly on many collectors’ shelves where the medicinal green bottles make them instantly recognisable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExclusively for our Members, we have three bottles of 22 year old second fill Oloroso Sherry Cask No. 0050 at 56.5% cask strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBringing the perfect balance of the famous Ardbeg peated spirit while melding with cask influence at its absolute peak, Ardbeg Second-Fill Oloroso Sherry Single Cask No. 0050 has a luxurious, deep colour thanks to its maturation in rich sherry barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 56.5% cask strength, a splash of water opens up scents of \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emahogany\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and a palate of\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e dried orange skins thrown on the fire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBottled for the legendary Wu Dram Clan, these bottles represent the 1% of the 1% of the 1%.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot a Member? Joy awaits when you \u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eclick this link\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ballot:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou need to be an Active Member to enter the ballot.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe ballot opens at 12AM AEST on 02\/09\/2022 and closes at 11.59PM AEST on 04\/09\/2022.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBallot winners will be selected at random to purchase one bottle.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ardbeg Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46489967165519,"sku":"WC0269","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/1185\/7487\/files\/ardbegbenjamintan_pdp_main.png?v=1787701331"},{"product_id":"ardbeg-refill-bourbon-single-cask","title":"Ardbeg Refill Bourbon Single Cask No. 348","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the 20 year old Ardbeg Refill Bourbon Single Cask.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA single cask Ardbeg really is the ultimate bucket list single malt for many whisky fanatics around the globe. Only a handful are released each year, and these are snapped up quicker than Usain Bolt fleeing a swarm of angry bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe darling of Islay and second to only The Macallan in Single Malt collectability, Ardbegs sit proudly on many collectors’ shelves where the medicinal green bottles make them instantly recognisable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExclusively for our Members, we have four bottles of 20 year old Refill Bourbon Cask No. 0348 at 46.6% cask strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBringing the perfect balance of the famous \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ardbeg\"\u003eArdbeg\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/peated-whisky\"\u003epeated\u003c\/a\u003e spirit while melding with cask influence at its absolute peak, Ardbeg Refill Bourbon Single Cask No. 0348 has matured in American Bourbon barrels. If you’re legend enough to crack open a bottle of this value, expect \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eclassic herbal top notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e mellowing into \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003echocolate sweetness\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e with a finish of \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esweet malted barley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebacon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSourced from a private collection, these bottles represent the 1% of the 1% of the 1%.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot a Member? Joy awaits when you \u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eclick this link\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ballot:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou need to be an Active Member to enter the ballot.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe ballot opens at 12AM AEST on 02\/09\/2022 and closes at 11.59PM AEST on 04\/09\/2022.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBallot winners will be selected at random to purchase one bottle.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ardbeg Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46489970540623,"sku":"WC0272","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/1185\/7487\/files\/ardbegwudramclan_pdp_main.png?v=1787701339"},{"product_id":"ardbeg-spectacular-limited-edition","title":"Ardbeg Spectacular Limited Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe annual Fèis Ìle festival sees whisky lovers from around the world converge on Islay in a celebration of the island, its culture, and of course its spirit. Its liquid spirit, in particular.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDistilleries around Islay open their doors to their fans, treating them to special Fèis Ìle releases. The ten-day festival winds up each year with Ardbeg Day, and Ardbeg always put on a big show. Ardbeg Day 2024 will be Dark Circus theme. Why? Because for this year, they’ve released a whisky that’s a spectacle of showstopping flavours. Something truly spectacular. So spectacular, in fact, that’s what they’ve called it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the first time ever Ardbeg’s famous peated spirit has been matured in highly sought-after rare Port casks, which are then married with classic ex-Bourbon barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result is an extraordinarily smoky and balanced Ardbeg, with all kinds of peculiar notes and aromas. Expect helpings of \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evintage leather\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ealmonds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e on the nose, mouthfuls of \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esalted caramel toffee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esmoked pecan nuts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, along with \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esmoky pear crumble\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efudge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, and a \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emint chocolate finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. This is devilish sweet meets smoky peat!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This is a helter-skelter of flavours! Totally weird and absolutely spectacular. This is a freaky whisky!\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Dr Bill Lumsden, Ardbeg’s Director of Distilling and Whisky Creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first fortified cask Ardbeg Day release since 2016’s legendary Sherry-matured Ardbeg Dark Cove. Even better? We wound back the clock on pricing too - an Ardbeg Day bottling hasn’t been $190 since 2019. And normally you’d have to be in the Committee or get yourself to Islay to grab one, but this year, the Club’s here to help with extremely limited numbers of bottles available from 14 May.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBottles will be allocated strictly first-come, first-served. If you love peat, you do not want to miss out on this. It’s unlike any Ardbeg you’ve experienced before.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot yet a Member of The Whisky Club? \u003ca title=\"Sign Up now\" href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSign Up now\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, it’s free.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ardbeg Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46490023526479,"sku":"WC0388","price":190.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/1185\/7487\/files\/ardbegspectacular_pdp_main.png?v=1787701659"},{"product_id":"ardbeg-smokiverse-a-high-gravity-experiment","title":"Ardbeg Smokiverse","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe’re bringing this exclusively to Club Members in Australia so you can have it in your glass on 31 May – which fans of Islay’s cult distillery will know as Ardbeg Day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArdbeg has maintained its hefty malted backbone and big peat hit while adding more grist and less water in the mash tun during the brewing process (aka high gravity brewing). The outcome is ester heaven, and these fruity flavour compounds have then been dreamily matured in 100% heavily-charred, ex-Bourbon casks. Captured without chill filtration at 48.3% ABV, that fruity shift in the spirit’s profile shines through into a haze of smoky brilliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis full renovation on Ardbeg’s usual distilling is a tiny limited release – but it's so moreish that we’re already praying for a future second edition.The Club partnered with Ardbeg as the exclusive retailer of Smokiverse in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot yet a Member? \u003ca title=\"join free today\" href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoin free today\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and build your own epic whisky collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Club x Ardbeg Day 2025\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs part of our partnership with Ardbeg, we’re proud to present an awesome lineup of Smokiverse-centric events in cities across Australia – some are on the day itself, some are spread across the weekend, but whatever you pick, you can guarantee you’re going to have an intergalactically smoky good time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.thewhiskyclub.com.au\/media\/wysiwyg\/HowlinWolf.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.thewhiskyclub.com.au\/media\/wysiwyg\/HowlinWolf.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHOWLIN WOLF – WOLLONGONG\u003cbr\u003eMAY 30\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMembers, head to the ‘Gong to enter the Smokiverse with Howlin Wolf! Friday night? Check. Ardbeg galore? Check. Ardburger from the legends at Glory Days? Check. All that’s missing is you.\u003c\/p\u003e{{block class=\"TWC\\Widget\\Block\\Widget\\Buttons\" template=\"TWC_Widget::bottle_btn.phtml\" button_link_not_logged=\"events\/ardbeg-day-2025-howlin-wolf\" button_link_logged=\"events\/ardbeg-day-2025-howlin-wolf\" button_label_not_logged=\"Learn More\" button_label_logged=\"Learn More\" }}\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.thewhiskyclub.com.au\/media\/wysiwyg\/Stitchbar_1.png\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.thewhiskyclub.com.au\/media\/wysiwyg\/Stitchbar_1.png\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSTITCH BAR – SYDNEY\u003cbr\u003eMAY 31\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescend the staircase to Stitch Bar for an Ardbeggy afternoon session full of smoky cocktails, Ardburgers, games straight from the Smokiverse, and an Old Fashioned to take home.\u003c\/p\u003e{{block class=\"TWC\\Widget\\Block\\Widget\\Buttons\" template=\"TWC_Widget::bottle_btn.phtml\" button_link_not_logged=\"events\/ardbeg-day-2025-stitch-bar\" button_link_logged=\"events\/ardbeg-day-2025-stitch-bar\" button_label_not_logged=\"Learn More\" button_label_logged=\"Learn More\" }}\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.thewhiskyclub.com.au\/media\/wysiwyg\/Foxtrot.png\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.thewhiskyclub.com.au\/media\/wysiwyg\/Foxtrot.png\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFOXTROT UNICORN – PERTH\u003cbr\u003eMAY 31\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eArdbeg Day in Perth is going to be huge, with Foxtrot Unicorn pulling out all the smoky stops: cocktail on arrival, a fantastic flight of Ardbeg’s finest, jaffle platters and grazing snacks, space-y games, plus drink and take-home bottle specials!\u003c\/p\u003e{{block class=\"TWC\\Widget\\Block\\Widget\\Buttons\" template=\"TWC_Widget::bottle_btn.phtml\" button_link_not_logged=\"events\/ardbeg-day-2025-foxtrot-unicorn\" button_link_logged=\"events\/ardbeg-day-2025-foxtrot-unicorn\" button_label_not_logged=\"Learn More\" button_label_logged=\"Learn More\" }}\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.thewhiskyclub.com.au\/media\/wysiwyg\/RudeBoy.jpeg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.thewhiskyclub.com.au\/media\/wysiwyg\/RudeBoy.jpeg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eRUDE BOY – HOBART\u003cbr\u003eMAY 31\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe mood for Ardbeg Day in Hobart is ‘cocktails galore’, and Rude Boy are on the case. You’ll get a trio of signature Ardbeg cocktails from the lauded cocktail-wizards behind the bar, smoky char-grilled snacks, and more fun, games and banter than your body has room for.\u003c\/p\u003e{{block class=\"TWC\\Widget\\Block\\Widget\\Buttons\" template=\"TWC_Widget::bottle_btn.phtml\" button_link_not_logged=\"events\/ardbeg-day-2025-rude-boy\" button_link_logged=\"events\/ardbeg-day-2025-rude-boy\" button_label_not_logged=\"Learn More\" button_label_logged=\"Learn More\" }}\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.thewhiskyclub.com.au\/media\/wysiwyg\/MaltandJuniper.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.thewhiskyclub.com.au\/media\/wysiwyg\/MaltandJuniper.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eMALT \u0026amp; JUNIPER – ADELAIDE\u003cbr\u003eMAY 31\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdelaide Members, the scanners are showing… Intergalactic drams and whisky-infused cheese pairings? A welcome cocktail and a signature smoky Old Fashioned to finish? Fun and games? Let’s take a closer look.\u003c\/p\u003e{{block class=\"TWC\\Widget\\Block\\Widget\\Buttons\" template=\"TWC_Widget::bottle_btn.phtml\" button_link_not_logged=\"events\/ardbeg-day-2025-malt-and-juniper\" button_link_logged=\"events\/ardbeg-day-2025-malt-and-juniper\" button_label_not_logged=\"Learn More\" button_label_logged=\"Learn More\" }}\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.thewhiskyclub.com.au\/media\/wysiwyg\/Roosevelt_2.png\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.thewhiskyclub.com.au\/media\/wysiwyg\/Roosevelt_2.png\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTHE ROOSEVELT – SYDNEY\u003cbr\u003eJUNE 1\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDress your outer space smoky best (there’s a prize) and head to The Roosevelt’s Sunday session – there’ll be Smokiverse tastings, “space cocktails”, Ardburgers ft. intergalactic mayo, games, and special Ardbeg flights and drams.\u003c\/p\u003e{{block class=\"TWC\\Widget\\Block\\Widget\\Buttons\" template=\"TWC_Widget::bottle_btn.phtml\" button_link_not_logged=\"events\/ardbeg-day-2025-the-roosevelt\" button_link_logged=\"events\/ardbeg-day-2025-the-roosevelt\" button_label_not_logged=\"Learn More\" button_label_logged=\"Learn More\" }}\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.thewhiskyclub.com.au\/media\/wysiwyg\/WhiskyAlement.png\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.thewhiskyclub.com.au\/media\/wysiwyg\/WhiskyAlement.png\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWHISKY \u0026amp; ALEMENT – MELBOURNE\u003cbr\u003eJUNE 1\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMelburnians, take a flight to the Smokiverse nebula for Ardbeg day this year: kick off with a cocktail, follow it with a spectacular flight of Ardbegs and a house-special smoky Reuben sandwich, but save room for games.\u003c\/p\u003e{{block class=\"TWC\\Widget\\Block\\Widget\\Buttons\" template=\"TWC_Widget::bottle_btn.phtml\" button_link_not_logged=\"events\/ardbeg-day-2025-whisky-and-alement\" button_link_logged=\"events\/ardbeg-day-2025-whisky-and-alement\" button_label_not_logged=\"Learn More\" button_label_logged=\"Learn More\" }}\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.thewhiskyclub.com.au\/media\/wysiwyg\/Gresham.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.thewhiskyclub.com.au\/media\/wysiwyg\/Gresham.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTHE GRESHAM – BRISBANE\u003cbr\u003eMAY 24–31\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Brisbane? Head to The Gresham in the week leading up to Ardbeg Day and try their exclusive Smokiverse cocktail – a bold, out-of-this-world limited-edition creation.\u003c\/p\u003e{{block class=\"TWC\\Widget\\Block\\Widget\\Buttons\" template=\"TWC_Widget::bottle_btn.phtml\" button_link_not_logged=\"https:\/\/www.thegresham.com.au\/\" button_link_logged=\"https:\/\/www.thegresham.com.au\/\" button_label_not_logged=\"Learn More\" button_label_logged=\"Learn More\" }}\u003cp\u003eAnd if you want to know more about all things Ardbeg, check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ardbegcommittee.com.au\/pages\/about-ardbeg\"\u003ethe Ardbeg Committee\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e{{block class=\"TWC\\Widget\\Block\\Widget\\Buttons\" template=\"TWC_Widget::bottle_btn.phtml\" button_link_not_logged=\"events\/\" button_link_logged=\"events\/\" button_label_not_logged=\"Learn More\" button_label_logged=\"Learn More\" }}","brand":"Ardbeg Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46490052624463,"sku":"WC0462","price":190.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/1185\/7487\/files\/ardbegsmokiverse_pdp_main3_4912fefc-c77d-4064-b2f1-1b10134b3b10.png?v=1787702491"},{"product_id":"ardbeg-day-2026-dolce","title":"Ardbeg Dolce: Ardbeg Day 2026 Release","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor the first time in over a decade, Ardbeg are returning to the recipe of their most famous limited edition: Marsala casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat last launch – the phenomenal Ardbeg Galileo - scored the distillery World’s Best Single Malt at the 2013 World Whiskies Awards. Nowadays its hard to come by, even at auction. And if you happened to find that edition at an Aussie bottleshop? You’re looking at $600-$1200.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo we reckon it’s time to bring on \u003cstrong\u003eArdbeg Dolce: Ardbeg Day 2026 Release\u003c\/strong\u003e, a limited edition that peat heads can’t afford to miss. Straight back to that Marsala influence, straight back to exceptional whiskymaking. And yours for $180.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese ‘dolce’ (sweet) Marsala casks are typical of the Sicilian fortified wine, adding a \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enutty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erich caramelised\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e nuance, so you can get your lips around \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eapricot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esmoky applewood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebaked dates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eroasted nuts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e with a finish that clings deliciously. With no chill filtration or added colour, its 47.8% ABV makes that soot really \u003cem\u003epop\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA word of warning: as the official launch partners for Ardbeg Day in Australia, we’ve fought tooth and nail to grab as many bottles for the country as we could.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot yet a Member? \u003ca title=\"Join Free Today\" href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoin Free Today\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ardbeg Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46490109771855,"sku":"WC0588","price":180.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/1185\/7487\/files\/ardbegdolce_pdp_main.png?v=1787702179"},{"product_id":"ardbeg-day-2026-dolce-reserve-bottle","title":"Ardbeg Dolce: Ardbeg Day 2026 Release","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor the first time in over a decade, Ardbeg are returning to the recipe of their most famous limited edition: Marsala casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat last launch – the phenomenal Ardbeg Galileo - scored the distillery World’s Best Single Malt at the 2013 World Whiskies Awards. Nowadays its hard to come by, even at auction. And if you happened to find that edition at an Aussie bottleshop? You’re looking at $600-$1200.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo we reckon it’s time to bring on \u003cstrong\u003eArdbeg Dolce: Ardbeg Day 2026 Release\u003c\/strong\u003e, a limited edition that peat heads can’t afford to miss. Straight back to that Marsala influence, straight back to exceptional whiskymaking. And yours for $180.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese ‘dolce’ (sweet) Marsala casks are typical of the Sicilian fortified wine, adding a \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enutty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erich caramelised\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e nuance, so you can get your lips around \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eapricot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esmoky applewood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebaked dates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eroasted nuts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e with a finish that clings deliciously. With no chill filtration or added colour, its 47.8% ABV makes that soot really \u003cem\u003epop\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA word of warning: as the official launch partners for Ardbeg Day in Australia, we’ve fought tooth and nail to grab as many bottles for the country as we could. But you’ll need still to be QUICK. Last year’s Ardbeg Day release was sold out by 8.30am the same morning it launched, with a waitlist of 600.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhisky Clubbers, the release isn’t till 1st May but you can \u003ca title=\"reserve yours today\" href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ereserve yours today\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e! 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