Ardbeg 1975 / Cask 4716 / Sherry Cask Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Distillery
- Ardbeg
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £7000
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Medicinal, Old Wood
- Description
- Ardbeg's 1975 vintage matured in sherry cask and bottled in 2002, representing a rare snapshot of the distillery's character from its pre-closure era. The sherry influence adds dried fruit and wood spice complexity to Islay's characteristic peat and smoke, creating a more rounded profile than bourbon-aged Ardbeg of the same period. This single cask release suits collectors seeking older distillery bottlings with the marriage of maritime peat and vinous depth.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Ardbeg 1975 / Cask 4716 / Sherry Cask Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a from Ardbeg (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and sweet character — smokey, sherried, medicinal, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Ardbeg's 1975 vintage matured in sherry cask and bottled in 2002, representing a rare snapshot of the distillery's character from its pre-closure era. The sherry influence adds dried fruit and wood spice complexity to Islay's characteristic peat and smoke, creating a more rounded profile than bourbon-aged Ardbeg of the same period. This single cask release suits collectors seeking older distillery bottlings with the marriage of maritime peat and vinous depth.
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