Ardbeg Homecoming Distillery Exclusive Rum Finish 70cl / 56.1%abv

On May 23, 2025, Ardbeg unveiled a surprise release for this year’s Feis Ile festival: the Ardbeg Homecoming, a cask strength single malt available exclusively at the distillery on Islay. Bottled at a bold 56.1% ABV, this limited edition is already turning heads among collectors and peat lovers alike. Staying true to Ardbeg’s daring nature, this release introduces a unique twist — a rum cask finish that brings exotic sweetness to the iconic Islay smokiness. Crafted with High Gravity Mashing (a genuine distilling term!), this experimental malt takes us on a voyage into new, undiscovered realms of flavour! Plunge

Bottle Information

Distillery: Ardbeg

Age: Not Stated

Region: Islay

ABV: 56.1%

Bottle size: 70cl

Tasting Notes

Nose: The aroma often features fresh pine resin, malted barley, and toasted bread

Palate: On the palate, you can expect intense smoky fruit, like peat infused with lemon and lime, alongside dark chocolate. The taste is also described as a mix of savoury flavours like salted caramel, smoked pecan nuts, and creosote, along with background sweetness like a smoky pear crumble.

Finish: The finish is typically long and lingering, with hints of antiseptic lozenges, bitter oranges, and oak tannins.