Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19 Year Old - Batch 5

Batch 5 of Ardbeg’s Traigh Bhan (pronounced “tri-van”) series is a 19 Year Old Islay single malt that leans into the distillery’s more mature, layered side while keeping that unmistakable Ardbeg intensity. Distilled on 12th February 2004 and bottled in 2023 “in humidity,” this official release balances tropical fruit sweetness with soot, herbal smoke, and savoury coastal character—an age-statement Ardbeg that’s become a genuine modern collectible.

Key Details
- Distillery/Brand: Ardbeg
- Region: Islay, Scotland
- Style: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Bottling: Official bottling
- Series: Traigh Bhan
- Batch: 5
- Name: Ardbeg 2004 19 Year Old Traigh Bhan Batch 5
- Distilled: 12 February 2004
- Bottled: 2023 (“in humidity”)
- Age: 19 Year Old
- ABV: 46.2%
- Bottle Size: 70cl
- Country of Origin: Scotland

Tasting Notes (Official)
Colour: Sparkling Mustard
Nose: Perfumed aromas of luscious tropical fruit flow on the breeze, while curious notes of herbal incense and smoke follow closely behind. Menthol lozenge and saddle soap laps over charred green pepper, before smoked mango, guava and coconut mingle in an effervescing top note.
Palate: A creamy mouthfeel leads the way into a crashing symphony of herbal, spicy flavours. Smoked maple cured bacon, charcoal, white pepper and clove rush forth amid gentle overtones of the outdoors in wood smoke and sea spray.
Finish: A satisfyingly long finish welcomes more tropical notes, with fragrant heather, warm toffee and smoked butter on the horizon.

Why This Bottle Is Worth Bidding On
- Batch 5 of Traigh Bhan is part of Ardbeg’s highly followed age-statement series, with each batch having its own personality and strong collector interest.
- Distilled 2004 and bottled 2023 at 19 years old, it offers a more mature, complex Ardbeg profile where tropical fruit, savoury notes, and smoke all show up in force.
- Official tasting notes are a big draw here: sweet mango, maple bacon, and soot is exactly the kind of bold, memorable profile Ardbeg fans chase.

Condition / Notes for Buyers
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