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Whisky has been a table companion for centuries, but not much about the amber liquid has changed through the ages. Vintage insights remain relevant. We've curated some interesting excerpts from older publications that are rather difficult to find in bookstores today.

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Chapter 8: Collecting Ardbeg; “Heavenly Peated"
February 19, 2022
During the last few years, whisky has seen remarkable growth as a collectible entity, along the lines previously reserved for gold, fine wines, ...
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Chapter 7: The Experience; “Heavenly Peated”
February 19, 2022
For many visitors, arriving at Ardbeg distillery and being immediately struck by the sight of the imposing twin pagoda-roofed kilns, now home t...
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Chapter 6: Part Three (2008 - 2017) – The Whiskies; “Heavenly Peated"
February 19, 2022
A decade after Glenmorangie acquired Ardbeg distillery, demand for its whisky is greater than ever. Indeed, sales volumes grew by 20 percent dur...
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Chapter 6: Part Two (1997 - 2007) – The Whiskies; “Heavenly Peated
February 19, 2022
Having examined the heritage of Ardbeg, heard from the people who make the whisky and taken a look at how they make it, it is time now to turn t...
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Chapter 6: Part One – Pre 1997; “Heavenly Peated”
February 19, 2022
Highly valued by blenders, historically Ardbeg has enjoyed a modest but persistent level of support as a single malt, with a steady flow of request...
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Chapter 5: Making The Spirit; "Heavenly Peated"
February 2, 2022
Having met the whisky-makers of Ardbeg it is now time to find out how exactly they go about creating its unique spirit. Although malt whisky i...
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Chapter 3: Part One - Glenmorangie's First Decade; “Heavenly Peated"
February 2, 2022
Ladders to the 2nd floor of the maltings (opposite) “Allied Distillers was pleased Ardbeg had gone into loving hands," says Dr Bill Lumsden, Gle...
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Chapter 4: The Whisky Makers; “Heavenly Peated”
February 1, 2022
One of the key tools in selling Scotch whisky to the world is the image of a lovingly hand-crafted product, made in remote parts of the Highla...
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Chapter 3: Part Two - Glenmorangie's Second Decade; “Heavenly Peated”
February 1, 2022
During Glenmorangie's ‘second decade’ of Ardbeg ownership, the company's reputation as an excellent guardian of the distillery and its single ...
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Chapter 2: Part One - The Good Years; “Heavenly Peated”
February 1, 2022
No1 maltings and the peat store which stood where the visitor car park is located, c1975 The creation of Ardbeg Distillery Ltd in January 1959 ...
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Chapter 2: Part Two - Experimentation and Closure; “Heavenly Peated"
February 1, 2022
On 22 December 1976, the company Minutes recorded a transfer of shares, giving Hiram Walker total control of the Ardbeg operation. Six months l...
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Chapter 1: Part Two - Wars and Prohibition; “Heavenly Peated"
January 31, 2022
By 1902, there were at least 40 homes at Ardbeg with "most of the employees having been born and bred about the place." In July of that year, Alexa...
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