Ardbeg 17 Year Old
- Distillery
- Ardbeg
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 40%
- Age
- 17 years
- Price
- £399
- Community rating
- 4.54 / 5 (24 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Oily, Leathery, Medicinal, Coal-gas
- Description
- Islay shapes the Ardbeg 17 Year Old, capturing the 'Smokey' essence alongside its coastal charm. 'Medicinal' and 'Coal-gas' are just part of the tale told within its 40% ABV structure. With a 4.54 rating across 24 opinions, it’s a distinctive character in the whisky world. Quite the investment at £399, but perhaps worth the journey to Islay’s shores.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Ardbeg 17 Year Old is a 17-year-old single malt from Ardbeg (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 40% ABV. Rated 4.5/5 by the community. Expect heavily peated, smoky and oaky character — smokey, oily, leathery, medicinal. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Islay shapes the Ardbeg 17 Year Old, capturing the 'Smokey' essence alongside its coastal charm. 'Medicinal' and 'Coal-gas' are just part of the tale told within its 40% ABV structure. With a 4.54 rating across 24 opinions, it’s a distinctive character in the whisky world. Quite the investment at £399, but perhaps worth the journey to Islay’s shores.
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