Ardbeg 1974 / 500th Anniversary / Spirit of Scotland / Bot.1994 Islay Whisky

Distilled in 1974 and bottled by Gordon & MacPhail in 1994 as part of the Spirit of Scotland series celebrating 500 years of Scotch whisky, this Ardbeg carries historical significance alongside its quality. Two decades of maturation have refined the distillery's peat smoke into complex layers of leather, black pepper, and mineral brine. At 40% ABV, it drinks with restraint and balance, the spirit remaining central rather than the wood. A commemorative bottling with genuine depth, suited to those collecting milestone releases.

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