{"product_id":"ardbeg-trudernish-15-year-old-islay-single-malt-scotch-whisky","title":"Ardbeg Trudernish 15 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Sale Item to Begin Shipping October 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArdbeg Trudernish 15 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky \u003c\/strong\u003eintroduces a softer, creamier side of Ardbeg while preserving the unmistakable peat smoke, maritime depth, and layered complexity that have made the distillery one of Islay’s most recognizable names.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired the historic settlement of \u003cstrong\u003eTrudernish \u003c\/strong\u003eon Islay’s “Enchanted Cape,” this 15-year-old single malt is matured in a combination of \u003cstrong\u003ebourbon barrels, new charred oak, and Oloroso sherry casks. \u003c\/strong\u003eExtended aging softens Ardbeg’s signature smoky profile while allowing richer notes of vanilla cream, fudge, orchard fruit, chocolate, nuts, and seasoned oak to emerge. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aroma opens with \u003cstrong\u003eearthy peat and gentle woodsmoke wrapped in rich vanilla cream \u003c\/strong\u003ereminiscent of melted vanilla ice cream with caramel or fudge sauce. the palate, soft pine, damp forest floor, and woodsmoke lead into \u003cstrong\u003eblack licorice, chocolate-covered lime, herbal mint, orchard fruit, floral sweetness, and milk-chocolate-coated nuts. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe texture is notably silky, with vanilla running through the smoke and oak. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish is long and composed, leaving \u003cstrong\u003eglowing peat embers, vanilla bean, and toasted nuts \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e48.8% ABV \/ 97.6 proof \u003c\/strong\u003eTrudernish offers enough strength to preserve texture and intensity without pushing into overtly hot territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis release is particularly significant for Ardbeg collectors because it is not a one-off Committee or festival bottling. \u003cstrong\u003eTrudernish joins the permanent core lineup \u003c\/strong\u003egiving drinkers ongoing access to a mature age-stated Ardbeg positioned around balance, creaminess, and softened smoke. It also earned \u003cstrong\u003eDouble Gold the 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition \u003c\/strong\u003ebefore its wider release. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArdbeg Trudernish 15 Year Old\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIslay Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15-year age statement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e48.8% ABV \/ 97.6 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatured in bourbon casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatured in \u003cstrong\u003enew charred oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatured in \u003cstrong\u003eOloroso sherry casks\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-chill filtered\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft peat and woodsmoke profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Double Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium Islay Scotch for collectors and peat enthusiasts \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarthy peat, gentle woodsmoke, rich vanilla cream, melted vanilla ice cream, and caramel-fudge sweetness.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003eSilky and layered with \u003cstrong\u003epine, woodsmoke, damp forest floor, black licorice, chocolate-covered lime, herbal mint, orchard fruit, floral sweetness, milk chocolate, and roasted nuts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish: \u003c\/strong\u003eLong and soothing with \u003cstrong\u003epeat embers, vanilla bean, toasted nuts, and lingering soft smoke\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy \u003cstrong\u003eArdbeg Trudernish 15 Year Old neat\u003c\/strong\u003ein a Glencairn or tulip-shaped whisky glass to appreciate the balance between softened peat, vanilla, fruit, sherry influence, and seasoned oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 48.8% ABV, a few drops of water can bring out additional \u003cstrong\u003evanilla cream, orchard fruit, mint, chocolate, and nutty sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003ewhile opening the smoky layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large cube also works well for a slower pour. For food pairings, try \u003cstrong\u003esmoked salmon, roasted lamb, aged cheddar, blue cheese, dark chocolate, chocolate-covered nuts, or charred meats\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ardbeg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48695518724308,"sku":"ARDBEG-TRUDERNISH-15-YEA-B0RFXE","price":94.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/2836\/5149\/files\/Ardbeg_Trudernish_15_2.png?v=1789677409","url":"https:\/\/missiontrailswineandspirits.com\/products\/ardbeg-trudernish-15-year-old-islay-single-malt-scotch-whisky","provider":"Mission Trails Wine \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}