Ardbeg 18 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
- Distillery
- Ardbeg
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 56.3%
- Age
- 18 years
- Price
- £345
- Community rating
- 4.60 / 5 (5 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Old Wood, Leathery
- Description
- Rating of 4.6 with only 5 ratings suggests more tasting is needed. At £345 and with a 56.3% ABV, expect 'Smokey' and 'Medicinal' notes—this might be either a hidden gem or a steep gamble.
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Ardbeg 18 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is a 18-year-old single malt from Ardbeg (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 56.3% ABV. Rated 4.6/5 by the community. Expect intensely smoky, oaky and peaty character — smokey, medicinal, old wood, leathery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Rating of 4.6 with only 5 ratings suggests more tasting is needed. At £345 and with a 56.3% ABV, expect 'Smokey' and 'Medicinal' notes—this might be either a hidden gem or a steep gamble.
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