Ardbeg 1975 / Bot.1997 / Connoisseurs Choice Islay Whisky
- Distillery
- Ardbeg
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £1200
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Leathery, Kippery, Dried Fruit
- Description
- This Connoisseur's Choice bottling captures Ardbeg 1975, distilled during the distillery's peak era just before floor maltings were removed, and bottled in 1997 at 40% ABV. Two decades of maturation have mellowed the peat while retaining Islay's characteristic smoke and maritime notes, with the added complexity of wood influence. A historical bottling for Ardbeg enthusiasts seeking pre-modernisation character.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Ardbeg 1975 / Bot.1997 / Connoisseurs Choice Islay Whisky is a from Ardbeg (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, intensely smoky and peaty character — smokey, medicinal, leathery, kippery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This Connoisseur's Choice bottling captures Ardbeg 1975, distilled during the distillery's peak era just before floor maltings were removed, and bottled in 1997 at 40% ABV. Two decades of maturation have mellowed the peat while retaining Islay's characteristic smoke and maritime notes, with the added complexity of wood influence. A historical bottling for Ardbeg enthusiasts seeking pre-modernisation character.
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