Ardbeg 21 Years Old 1993 (cask 1289) - Mackillop's Choice
- Distillery
- Ardbeg
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 54.3%
- Age
- 21 years
- Price
- £344.3
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Old Wood
- Description
- This single-cask Ardbeg (cask #1289) was distilled in September 1993 and aged 21 years before bottling 280 bottles in December 2014 for Mackillop's Choice. Expect the classic Islay peatiness refined by two decades of maturation, with complexity building beyond the initial smoke.
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Ardbeg 21 Years Old 1993 (cask 1289) - Mackillop's Choice is a 21-year-old single malt from Ardbeg (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 54.3% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, heavily oaked and peaty character — smokey, medicinal, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This single-cask Ardbeg (cask #1289) was distilled in September 1993 and aged 21 years before bottling 280 bottles in December 2014 for Mackillop's Choice. Expect the classic Islay peatiness refined by two decades of maturation, with complexity building beyond the initial smoke.
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