"For the majority of the past 210 years, Ardbeg has been producing its brand of peated Scotch whisky, though not always to the same demand that it receives today. The distillery faced bankruptcy in both 1838 and 1932, and endured years of closure during the 1980s and '90s. The reasons for these financial difficulties were varied, but they included broad-scale events such as the Great Depression and the whisky crash of the 1970s."
"The story of Ardbeg's most recent rebirth began when the distillery was purchased by the Glenmorangie Company in 1997, following a period during the distillery only operated two months of the year. With the weight of another prominent Scotch whisky brand behind it, Ardbeg began a transformation, pushing the boundaries of what Islay Scotch can be, and attracting a fervent band of followers along the way."
Ardbeg was founded in 1815 on the southernmost island of the Inner Hebrides, Islay. Historically the distillery served as a local hub, with white-painted faces bearing brand names to guide supply ships. Ardbeg has primarily produced peated Scotch for about 210 years but faced financial hardship, including bankruptcies in 1838 and 1932 and lengthy closures in the 1980s and 1990s. Causes included the Great Depression and the 1970s whisky crash. The 1997 acquisition by the Glenmorangie Company ended minimal seasonal operation and launched a reinvention focused on pushing smoke boundaries and building a devoted following.
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