Ardbeg 1978
- Distillery
- Ardbeg
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 43%
- Age
- 20 years
- Price
- £999
- Community rating
- 4.00 / 5 (3 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Kippery, Oily, Leathery
- Description
- 20 years old and bottled at 43.0% ABV, Ardbeg 1978 is a Single Malt from Islay, Scotland. People have tagged it 'Smokey' and 'Medicinal', though at £999, it's either a treasure or a risk. With a rating of 4.0 from just 3 reviews, you'd better try before you buy.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Ardbeg 1978 is a 20-year-old single malt from Ardbeg (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 43% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, medicinal, kippery, oily. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
20 years old and bottled at 43.0% ABV, Ardbeg 1978 is a Single Malt from Islay, Scotland. People have tagged it 'Smokey' and 'Medicinal', though at £999, it's either a treasure or a risk. With a rating of 4.0 from just 3 reviews, you'd better try before you buy.
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