Ardbeg 15 Year Old 2008 - North Star Spirits (Master of Malt Exclusive)
- Distillery
- Ardbeg
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 61%
- Age
- 15 years
- Price
- £199.95
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Oily
- Description
- Ardbeg's heavily peated Islay character matured for 15 years in a single butt cask and bottled at cask strength by independent bottler North Star Spirits. Distilled in October 2008 and released in 2023, this exclusive release showcases the distillery's signature tar, brine, and smoky complexity.
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Ardbeg 15 Year Old 2008 - North Star Spirits (Master of Malt Exclusive) is a 15-year-old single malt from Ardbeg (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 61% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, medicinal, oily. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Ardbeg's heavily peated Islay character matured for 15 years in a single butt cask and bottled at cask strength by independent bottler North Star Spirits. Distilled in October 2008 and released in 2023, this exclusive release showcases the distillery's signature tar, brine, and smoky complexity.
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