Ardbeg Day 2026 will celebrate the shared island life in Islay and Sicily, where community is cherished.Drawing inspiration from the timeless elegance of 'La Dolce Vita' (the sweet life), we will transform Ardbeg Day into a meeting of the two islands through the lens of iconic 1960s Italian cinema. Picture headscarves, oversized sunglasses, Vespas, town squares, red-and-white tablecloths, outdoor dining, and exclusive screenings - all with a distinctive Ardbeg twist.

To further the Ardbeg Day celebration and 'La Dolce Vita' - we can also introduce this years Ardbeg Day Limited Edition: Ardbeg Dolce.

Blending Mediterranean charm with Ardbeg's bold, rugged spirit, Ardbeg Dolce is a joy from the first sip to the long and lingering last. Matured in Sicilian Marsala wine casks and classic bourbon, it balances sweet flavours or apricot, marmalade and dark chocolate with notes of roasted nuts and smoky applewood.

Available in the UK at Ardbeg.com and Ardbeg Embassies from 26th May 2026.

Distilled on 2nd March 2011, this spirit was laid down in select Marsala casks sourced from Sicily to discover the deeply sweet flavours that fortified wine barrels might bring to Ardbeg’s usual smoky, balanced style.

Many of those first-fill casks would one day be enjoyed in Ardbeg Dolce – our Ardbeg Day 2026 Limited Edition release, but Cask No.506 brings its own singular character.

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