How Much Does Ha Ardbeg Hypernova Cost in 2026?
Ha Ardbeg Hypernova — All Sizes & Prices
| Bottle Size | Price | Price/oz | Price/Shot | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 750ml (Standard) 25.4 oz | $199.98 | $7.87 | $11.83 | 16.9 |
About Ha Ardbeg Hypernova
Ardbeg Hypernova is an ultra-heavily peated single malt Scotch whisky from the Islay distillery Ardbeg, boasting a staggering 170 PPM phenol level, making it their peatiest release ever and rivaling Bruichladdich's Octomore series. Produced by Moet Hennessy USA, this 56% ABV (112 proof) committee release captivates with intense earthy peat, bonfire smoke, and medicinal notes balanced by subtle sweetness from cask influence, though some reviewers note its youthful character and less explosive smoke than expected. Ideal for peat enthusiasts seeking a boundary-pushing dram, it's a surreal, experimental powerhouse best savored neat to preserve its oily texture and lingering intensity. At $199.98 for 750ml, it stands out in the heavily peated category for its raw power over more balanced Islay malts like Ardbeg 10, though opinions vary on its balance—some hail it as a triumph, others find it uncentered. Perfect for bold adventurers in Scotch exploration.
Tasting Notes
👃 Nose
Dominant earthy, dirty peat smoke erupts first, layered with roasted peanuts, icing sugar sweetness, bonfire ash, lavender, and thyme. Subtle yeasty malt and melted butter emerge with time, evoking beer batter alongside citrus hints. Water reveals savory burning logs, red apples, and hazelnuts, slightly taming the peat.
👅 Palate
Oily and coating mouthfeel delivers musk, lavender, ginger-chili spice, liquorice, seawater, and tobacco with good alcohol integration despite high proof. Classic Ardbeg savoriness shines through smoked mussels, lemon oil, tar, camphor, and white pepper, occasionally youthful with new-make fruitiness. Water boosts peat, chocolate sweetness, cinnamon, and coffee, enhancing the beer-batter maltiness.
✨ Finish
Long and phenolic, with lingering seawater, peat smoke, ash, and coffee that settles warmly in the chest like a dying campfire. Subtle sweetness from treacle or maple fades into sooty iodine.
Popular Cocktails with Ha Ardbeg Hypernova
Hypernova Smoke — Stir 2oz Ardbeg Hypernova with 0.5oz peaty simple syrup and a dash of saline solution over ice, strain into a smoked glass.
Peat Penicillin — Mix 2oz Hypernova, 0.75oz lemon juice, 0.75oz honey-ginger syrup, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters, shake with ice and strain over a peated ice cube.
Islay Highball — Build 2oz Hypernova over ice in a highball glass, top with soda water, garnish with a burnt orange twist and a sprig of thyme.
Food Pairings
Smoked mussels, Charcoal-grilled oysters, Dark chocolate with sea salt, Rare steak with peppercorn sauce, Blue cheese
