Ardbeg威士忌以其濃郁的煙燻泥煤味道聞名，被譽為艾雷島Islay的泥煤野獸。然而，它在世界各地都擁有眾多粉絲，甚至有愛好者組成Ardbeg Committee，這隻野獸其實充滿內涵。
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燃燒泥煤可以烘乾麥芽，由於泥煤含水量高，會產生大量有味道的酚類附著在麥芽上，測量Ardbeg的泥煤值在艾雷島酒廠中是最高的，因此，這頭怪獸就此誕生了！
實際上，經過各種工序之後，成品的泥煤僅占一半至四分之一，這是Ardbeg細緻複雜風味的主要原因之一！
長短發酵也是關鍵
Ardbeg使用兩種不同時間的發酵，分別為60小時和近100小時。其中，較長時間的發酵會產生蠟質和肥皂風味，搭配強烈的艾雷島煙燻風格，味道更加出眾！
蒸餾淨化器的妙用
蒸餾可以大大減少泥煤酚值，Ardbeg在蒸餾器上加入小型淨化設計，增加酒液回流。這樣做的好處是製造出更豐富的果香和輕盈的酒體，去平衡泥煤味。
海邊熟成的魅力
Ardbeg的熟成倉庫位於海邊，酒液中帶有一絲海鹽味，似乎就是從這裡來的。有98%的原酒在波本桶中熟成，只有少量的酒款帶有雪莉風格，經由海風的陳年，讓香味更加變幻莫測。
Ardbeg whiskey is known for its strong peat flavor and is even referred to as the "peaty wild beast" on the Isle of Islay. However, despite its unique taste, Ardbeg has gained many fans around the world, including a group of enthusiasts who have formed the Ardbeg Committee. This whiskey has a lot of depth and complexity that is appreciated by its followers.
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Burning coal is used to dry malt, and because of its high water content, it produces a large amount of aromatic phenols that attach to the malt. The peat value of Ardbeg whiskey is highest among all Islay distilleries when measured in this state, and it is the foundation of the "wild beast" flavor.
In fact, after various processes, the finished peat value of Ardbeg whiskey is reduced to only 1/2 to 1/4 of its original amount, which contributes to its intricate and complex flavor.
Ardbeg uses two different fermentation times, 60 hours and nearly 100 hours, to produce wax and soap flavors that complement the strong peaty and smoky style of Islay.
To reduce the peat phenol value, Ardbeg includes a small purification design on the distillation cleaner, which increases liquid reflux. This technique produces a more abundant fruit aroma and a light body that balances the peat flavor.
Ardbeg's aging warehouse faces the coast, giving the whiskey a hint of salty sea breeze. 98% of the original whiskey is matured in bourbon barrels, with only a small amount aged in sherry barrels. Aging under the sea breeze makes the aroma even more unpredictable.
