{"product_id":"ardbeg-traigh-bhan-19-year-old-batch-4-islay-single-malt-scotch-whisky-750ml","title":"Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19 Year Old Batch 4 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eArdbeg Traigh Bhan 19 Year Old Batch 4 is the fourth release of Ardbeg's oldest regular expression, named after the Singing Sands beach near the distillery on Islay. Matured in American oak and Oloroso sherry casks, it is bottled at 46.2% ABV without chill filtration. This batch carries the code TB\/04-07.03.2003\/22.CG, marking spirit distilled in 2003 and bottled in 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach batch of Traigh Bhan is different, and every bottle is labelled with its batch code. Batch 4 uses a higher share of Oloroso sherry casks than earlier batches, adding dark, rich notes to Ardbeg's famously smoky spirit. Ardbeg bottles each batch under a full moon, a nod to the night-time tides on the beach that gives the whisky its name.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe nose opens with herbal pine, fennel, citrus and a medicinal lozenge note, with eucalyptus and saddle soap; a little water brings out hazelnut, vanilla, currants and minted chocolate. The palate delivers heavy wood smoke with dark chocolate and ground coffee, alongside lemon curd, peanut brittle and raisin fudge. The finish brings menthol, lemongrass, aniseed, clove and white pepper as the smoke returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bottle is presented in a white box with dark, wave-like artwork. Long-aged Ardbeg is rare, and Traigh Bhan is a prized bottle for any Islay collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbal pine, fennel, citrus and medicinal lozenge, with eucalyptus; water brings hazelnut, vanilla and minted chocolate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy wood smoke, dark chocolate and ground coffee, with lemon curd, peanut brittle and raisin fudge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Menthol, lemongrass, aniseed, clove and white pepper, with returning smoke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ardbeg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpression \/ Batch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traigh Bhan Batch 4 (TB\/04-07.03.2003\/22.CG)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 92.4 proof (46.2% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e American oak and Oloroso sherry casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Islay, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe it neat, then add a few drops of water to unlock the hazelnut, vanilla and chocolate. It pairs with smoked salmon, oysters or dark chocolate, and makes a superb gift for an Ardbeg devotee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Traigh Bhan mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is the Gaelic name of the Singing Sands beach near Ardbeg on Islay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat casks are used in Batch 4?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmerican oak and Oloroso sherry casks, with more sherry than earlier batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is bottled at 46.2% ABV, non-chill filtered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ardbeg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67991625367861,"sku":"VWS200425213","price":319.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-1505.webp?v=1793288188","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/ardbeg-traigh-bhan-19-year-old-batch-4-islay-single-malt-scotch-whisky-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}