Whisky lovers, locals and vacationers are invited to eat, sleep and drink Ardbeg at newly refurbished resort.
Ardbeg single malt whisky has opened the doorways of Ardbeg Home, a 12-bedroom boutique resort within the coronary heart of Port Ellen and simply steps away from the legendary Ardbeg Distillery. Following a multi-million-pound restoration of the previous Islay Lodge, Ardbeg Home gives a particular new chapter in Islay’s whisky tourism, combining a fantastically designed resort with island folklore and immersive whisky experiences.
Ardbeg, which is a part of The Glenmorangie Firm, has been distilling the world’s smokiest Islay malt whisky for greater than 200 years and goals to make its island residence an amazing place to work, stay and go to. In 2022, the model acquired the favored Islay Lodge within the village of Port Ellen, with a imaginative and prescient to create a unique providing for the 1000’s of vacationers that journey to the island of Islay annually, in addition to its personal neighborhood.
With resort interiors led by Russell Sage Studio and crafted by artisans from throughout Scotland and Islay, Ardbeg Home is a love letter to the island’s smoky soul. Every suite and bed room is uniquely designed to inform its personal story – from copper wall panels made out of a retired nonetheless to a “Press for Smoke” button that unveils a secret dram. A bespoke boat-shaped chandelier and tactile design particulars evoke the model’s playful but luxurious spirit.
The resort’s Signature Restaurant celebrates the island’s larder, with menus that includes native seafood, Islay lamb and greens, whereas the Islay Bar brings collectively a deep Ardbeg assortment with island whiskies, craft ales and inventive cocktails. Exterior, The Untamed Courtyard serves smoky dishes from a custom-made grill and smoker overseen by Ardbeg’s personal Daniel Branson.
Greater than only a place to remain, Ardbeg Home is an expertise deeply rooted in Islay tradition and neighborhood. Guests can anticipate wealthy storytelling, unique drams and a heat welcome, whether or not they’re whisky connoisseurs or curious first-timers. The venture marks a daring new step for The Glenmorangie Firm in shaping the way forward for luxurious whisky tourism in Scotland.
Ardbeg President and CEO Caspar MacRae mentioned: “Islay has been Ardbeg’s residence for over 200 years – and we’re so excited to be sharing this world-class whisky and hospitality expertise. Ardbeg Home is a one-of-a-kind journey vacation spot which can additional improve Islay’s popularity as among the best locations on the planet for whisky tourism. Whether or not or not our company are smoky malt lovers once they arrive, we assure that by the point they go away, they are going to be lifelong followers of Ardbeg and Islay. We’re wanting ahead to welcoming guests and locals by means of our doorways to eat, sleep and drink Ardbeg from in the present day.”
For extra info on Ardbeg Home and to e book a keep or a desk within the restaurant, go to www.ardbeg.com
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