Ardbeg 18 Year Old 1991 Cask 5440 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- Ardbeg
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 50%
- Age
- 18 years
- Price
- £122.95
- Community rating
- 4.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Leathery
- Description
- 18 years at 50% ABV — that's a serious dram. Smokey, Medicinal, and Leathery; it doesn't hold back. £122.95 raises eyebrows, but some might say it's an acquired taste.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Ardbeg 18 Year Old 1991 Cask 5440 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is a 18-year-old single malt from Ardbeg (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 50% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, medicinal, leathery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
18 years at 50% ABV — that's a serious dram. Smokey, Medicinal, and Leathery; it doesn't hold back. £122.95 raises eyebrows, but some might say it's an acquired taste.
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