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Ardbeg 1972 / Ping No.1 / Cask #2780 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a from Ardbeg (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, vibrant and fruity and oaky character — smokey, old wood, leathery, dried fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.

Known as 'Ping No.1,' this 1972 Ardbeg single cask was distilled during the distillery's most robustly peated era and bottled in 2002 by Juuls Vinhandel for a Danish business anniversary—a genuine rarity and collector's item. At 51.4% cask strength, the whisky captures three decades of pure Ardbeg character: thick peat smoke, maritime intensity, and subtle honey underneath. The texture is full and oily, with a long, warming finish of tar, brine, and fading citrus. For serious collectors seeking scarce, historically significant Islay whisky with genuine provenance.

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