Ardbeg 15 Year Old 1973 (Sestante)
- Distillery
- Ardbeg
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 53.4%
- Age
- 15 years
- Price
- £995
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Leathery, Toasted
- Description
- A legendary 15-year-old Ardbeg from 1973, bottled at cask strength in the late 1980s by the now-defunct Sestante independent bottler. This rare Islay whisky represents the distillery's classic peated profile from a storied era.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Ardbeg 15 Year Old 1973 (Sestante) is a 15-year-old single malt from Ardbeg (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 53.4% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, medicinal, leathery, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
A legendary 15-year-old Ardbeg from 1973, bottled at cask strength in the late 1980s by the now-defunct Sestante independent bottler. This rare Islay whisky represents the distillery's classic peated profile from a storied era.
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