{"title":"Ardbeg","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe distillery is located on the southern coast of Islay, near Port Ellen, and has been operating since 1815. After years of intermittent activity and closures, it was taken over by Glenmorangie in 1997, which restarted production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts character is that of a heavily peated Islay malt, with smoke, tar and maritime notes; the barley used in the current range is peated to around 55 ppm. The current labels are joined by limited editions and releases reserved for the Ardbeg Committee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe STELT selection includes Hypernova, the most heavily peated malt ever bottled by the house, made from barley at 170 ppm, and Smoketrails Manzanilla Edition, created for travel retail in a one-litre format, matured in American oak and ex-Manzanilla casks from Sanlúcar de Barrameda, at 46% without chill filtration. 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Its production philosophy is founded on meticulous care throughout the process, where peat, water and time come together to give the spirit a distinctive signature: an approach that prioritizes purity and depth, avoiding unnecessary artifice and aiming for a consistency of style that makes every sip part of a broader narrative. Hypernova stands out for its ability to combine peated power and structural finesse: on the nose, notes of maritime smoke, black pepper and a minerality reminiscent of wet stone emerge, while hints of citrus zest and dark cocoa extend the finish, creating a frame that embraces the peat without yielding to intensity ex abrupto. On the palate, the texture is creamy and firm; the peat remains present yet buttery, with a sweetness of vanilla and dried fruit moderating the initial drive, creating a complete balance between power and refinement, between aromatic density and smoothness on the palate. Hypernova holds a prominent place within the Ardbeg range, representing a successful venture between peated tradition and expressive boldness, capable of attracting connoisseurs and curious drinkers who want a whisky able to tell the story of a land and a character without compromise. Offering it in a 0.7 l format responds to a serious tasting practice, providing a characterful product that can be easily enjoyed in study settings or for comparison among enthusiasts, in line with the STELT positioning. Ultimately, Ardbeg Hypernova NV 0,7 l is an authoritative gateway into the world of the distillery, a promise of depth for those seeking authenticity, flavor and continuity over time, without giving up a bold, distinctive signature aligned with the STELT positioning.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ardbeg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56778977706309,"sku":"ARD-HYP-SCO-NV-07","price":183.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7376\/7237\/files\/Ardbeg-Hypernova-NV-07l.jpg?v=1789142329"},{"product_id":"ardbeg-smoketrails-manzanilla-edition-nv-1","title":"Ardbeg Smoketrails Manzanilla Edition NV 1l","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eArdbeg Smoketrails Manzanilla Edition NV 1l is an offering that invites you on a sensory journey through smoke, sea and a dry sweetness from Manzanilla, an interpretation that combines Ardbeg’s distinctive peat with a finish that adds brightness and depth; Denomination: Single Malt Scotch Whisky; geographical area Islay, Scotland; the story of producer Ardbeg has always been one of strong identity: born on the headland of Islay in 1815, it has gone through periods of closure and revival, eventually becoming part of the Glenmorangie Group and, today, the LVMH family portfolio, with a vision that prioritizes purity, meticulous craftsmanship and a discerning focus on terroir; Ardbeg’s production philosophy translates into an approach that prioritizes careful cask selection, the balance between pungent peat and maritime minerality, and a technical curiosity that drives experimentation with finishes without betraying the brand’s signature; Smoketrails Manzanilla Edition NV stands out for its finish in Manzanilla casks, which introduce salinity, toasted almond and a citrus lift, balancing the peated power with a clarity that invites slow tasting; on the nose, notes of smoke, ash, lemon zest and sea salt emerge, accompanied by a hint of alpine herbs, while on the palate the peat is intense yet controlled, developing vanilla and honey sweetness, a hint of dried fruit and pronounced minerality; the finish is long, clean and slightly peppery, with a lingering trail of sea air; within the Ardbeg range, Smoketrails occupies a prominent position among the limited expressions, offering an original take on maturation and peat and serving as a bridge between the core range and future experiments; it is a choice that reflects Ardbeg’s attention to territory, technique and style, offering tasters a broader tasting perspective without betraying its Islay imprint and, in line with the STELT positioning, closing with a note of consistency and authority, a promise of substance and character for those seeking depth and integrity in the flavor narrative.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ardbeg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56778977739077,"sku":"ARD-SMOMANEDI-SCO-NV-1","price":110.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7376\/7237\/files\/Ardbeg-Smoketrails-Manzanilla-Edition-NV-1l.jpg?v=1788874672"}],"url":"https:\/\/steltwines.com\/en\/collections\/ardbeg.oembed","provider":"STELT - Vini Pregiati \u0026 Champagne","version":"1.0","type":"link"}