Ardbeg Dolce

The Ardbeg Dolce is an Islay single malt from the Ardbeg distillery and the 2026 Ardbeg Day Release. The Dole is inspired by the golden age of 1960s Italian cinema, it blends Mediterranean charm with Ardbeg’s bold, rugged spirit. It matured in Sicilian Marsala wine casks and classic bourbon barrels and it got bottled at 47,8% ABV, non chill filtered and with no added colour, as a limited release. Official tasting notes: Nose: Rich and complex, the smoke is softened – mellowed by bursts of apricot, plump raisins, sticky date and tangy stewed apple. Orange marmalade lifts it all with a citrusy brightness. A splash of water reveals the deeper, earthier layers: roasted mushrooms, pine needles, salted fish, capers and olives. An Islay pantry meets a Sicilian garden. Palate: Spices lead the way in cinnamon, star anise and a flicker of liquorice heat. Then the sweetness unfolds with maple-smoked wood, baked dates with walnuts, honeycomb and dark chocolate. Dried fruits follow close behind, wrapped in lemon rind and balanced by a savoury twist of salted nuts and dried herbs. Finish: The finish is long and layered, with smoked applewood, drying tobacco, bonfire embers and rich, chewy peat oils