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Ardbeg Traigh Bhan Committee Release 19 Year Old, American Oak & Sherry Cask, Batch No. TB/02-18.09.00/20.JT, 46.2%
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Ardbeg Traigh Bhan Committee Release 19 Year Old, American Oak & Sherry Cask, Batch No. TB/02-18.09.00/20.JT, 46.2%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 23
Average Score
Avg 90
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Description

Ardbeg 19 Year Old Traigh Bhan Batch #2 is a single malt Scotch whisky from the iconic Islay distillery, Ardbeg. This second batch, released in 2020, is matured for 19 years in a combination of American oak and Oloroso sherry casks. It is a permanent expression released in limited batches annually, known for its balance of complex and classic Ardbeg characteristics, including signature smokiness and distinctive sweetness.

Overall Rating
88/100
Great88 / 100

Based on 4 published Maltiply reviews.

Maltiply Tasting Profile
Nose
Waves of sweet wood smoke, tart crème fraîche, savoury fennel, celeriac, roasted tea leaves, fresh seaspray, leather, eucalyptus oil, pine, earthy mushroom, damp soil, peat reek, extinguished campfire, bright satsuma peel, tangelo segment, honeycomb, tinned pineapple, apricots, soot, liquorice, smoked kippers, bandages, pebbles, vegetal peat, iodine, mentholated fresh peatiness, Lapsang tea, crisp apple, almonds, resinous oak, salinity, lime, meyer lemon, orange oil, sweet pineapple, black pepper, wintergreen, herbs (thyme, bay leaf, basil), camphor, subtle nuttiness, charcoal, sweet black tea.
Palate
Intensely salty mouthfeel, soothing medicinal notes, swells of aniseed, rich fudge, birch tar, peat smoke, salty peanuts, lime juice, smoked pineapple, tar, balanced and mature peat influence, sooty and ashy, tropical fruit, salinity, soft smoke, plastic, minerals, leather, fresh berries, lemon, pepper, vanilla, honey, iodine, brine, sweet, dried fruits, warm ashes, smoked pepper, tobacco leaves, salty liquorice, charcoal, medicinal iodine/TCP, BBQ smoke.
Finish
Savoury and smoke collide, sharp, intense, satisfyingly long, dry, vanilla, ashy, tinge of chocolate, medium in length, big hit of minerality, brine, black pepper, honey, red berry fruitiness, oakiness, campfire smoke, ashy back note, long and rewarding, powerfully spicy, peppery, citrus, ginger, tobacco, tannic, woody, odd welcome sweetness, drying mouthfeel, saline.

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CedarRover avatarCedarRover3 Sept
87 / 100

Sweet smoke, salt and bright citrus give this Ardbeg a lively, savoury character. The listed SGD 190.07 sale reference is useful context, though it doesn’t establish whether the bottle is good value for you.

Nose: Sweet wood smoke, Fresh seaspray, Bright satsuma peelPalate: Salty mouthfeel, Lime juice, Peat smokeFinish: Brine, Black pepper, Honey
amber.sparrow avataramber.sparrow18 Jun
88 / 100

Bright citrus cuts through the smoke nicely.

Nose: No tasting notes yetPalate: No tasting notes yetFinish: No tasting notes yet
RaincheckRover avatarRaincheckRover13 May
89 / 100

Sweet pineapple and citrus alongside salty, medicinal peat smoke give this a more layered character than smoke alone. At the listed SGD 190.07 sale reference, that combination may appeal to someone seeking an older Islay malt, though the price still makes it a considered choice.

Nose: Sweet wood smoke, Fresh seaspray, Satsuma peel, Resinous oakPalate: Salty mouthfeel, Medicinal notes, Rich fudge, Smoked pineappleFinish: Brine, Black pepper, Campfire smoke, Drying mouthfeel
Wwildmint_notebook4 Mar
88 / 100

This reads as a forceful Islay single malt, with salty, medicinal peat smoke set against citrus and pineapple. That contrast gives the character more shape than smoke alone, while the vanilla and fruit bring some sweetness. The finish notes vary on length, so I would not pin it to a precise duration. The name specifies American Oak and Oloroso Sherry casks, but does not establish a cask sequence or finishing stage. A strong fit for someone who wants peat and salinity to lead, with fruit in support.

Nose: Sweet wood smoke, seaspray and peat, Satsuma peel, pineapple and crisp applePalate: Salinity, medicinal notes and peat smoke, Lime, smoked pineapple and vanillaFinish: Brine, pepper and smoke, Drying, with vanilla and citrus
Change+16.6%
LatestSGD 367
HighSGD 367
LowSGD 217
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Recently Sold

Listed value is based on sold auction prices and inclusive of auction fees (not including tax and shipping).

European Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 30, 2026SGD 366.93
Australian Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 27, 2026SGD 309.75
Just Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Aug 17, 2026SGD 260.27

Listed For Sale

Listed price is based on available stock selling price from verified retail stores (not including tax and shipping).

The Whisky WorldVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 728.14
Best of WinesVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 400.67
Cask type
American Oak & Oloroso Sherry Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
2
PPM
N.A
Barley
Malted barley sourced from Port Ellen
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
Mickey Heads
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
T-top cork
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
Traigh Bhan series, Batch No: TB/02-18.09.00/20.JT
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Annual Limited Release
Allocation
Worldwide
Nose
Waves of sweet wood smoke, tart crème fraîche, savoury fennel, celeriac, roasted tea leaves, fresh seaspray, leather, eucalyptus oil, pine, earthy mushroom, damp soil, peat reek, extinguished campfire, bright satsuma peel, tangelo segment, honeycomb, tinned pineapple, apricots, soot, liquorice, smoked kippers, bandages, pebbles, vegetal peat, iodine, mentholated fresh peatiness, Lapsang tea, crisp apple, almonds, resinous oak, salinity, lime, meyer lemon, orange oil, sweet pineapple, black pepper, wintergreen, herbs (thyme, bay leaf, basil), camphor, subtle nuttiness, charcoal, sweet black tea.
Palate
Intensely salty mouthfeel, soothing medicinal notes, swells of aniseed, rich fudge, birch tar, peat smoke, salty peanuts, lime juice, smoked pineapple, tar, balanced and mature peat influence, sooty and ashy, tropical fruit, salinity, soft smoke, plastic, minerals, leather, fresh berries, lemon, pepper, vanilla, honey, iodine, brine, sweet, dried fruits, warm ashes, smoked pepper, tobacco leaves, salty liquorice, charcoal, medicinal iodine/TCP, BBQ smoke.
Finish
Savoury and smoke collide, sharp, intense, satisfyingly long, dry, vanilla, ashy, tinge of chocolate, medium in length, big hit of minerality, brine, black pepper, honey, red berry fruitiness, oakiness, campfire smoke, ashy back note, long and rewarding, powerfully spicy, peppery, citrus, ginger, tobacco, tannic, woody, odd welcome sweetness, drying mouthfeel, saline.
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