Down at Ardbeg, Shortie the dog keeps an eye on all things whisky. And with this quirky limited-edition gift tin housing a bottle of Ardbeg Ten Years Old, the Islay Distillery pays tribute to its canine mascot and his favourite treat. One of the smokiest, peatiest single malts of them all, this dram will delight with its complex balance of smoke and sweetness. And don’t worry, unlike Shortie and his bones, you won’t have to bury it before you enjoy... ### Product Description Between 1981 and 1989 the distillery sadly closed only returning to production of true Malt Whisky in 1997. Renowned as the peatiest and smokiest of all Islay Malts. \'Unquestionably the greatest distillery on earth. If perfection on the palate exists, this is it.\' as the whisky critic Jim Murray puts it. Tasting Notes Flavours include lime juice, black pepper and cinnamon-spiced toffee, which precede smooth buttermilk, ripe bananas and currants.