Ardbeg 1978 / Bot.1999 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Distillery
- Ardbeg
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £1800
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Leathery, Oily
- Description
- Ardbeg's 1978 vintage, bottled in 1999 at an unusual 42.4% ABV due to a bottling-line adjustment, captures two decades of Islay character in rare form. Expect the distillery's signature peat smoke alongside maritime salinity and the softer edges that come with extended maturation. This bottling remains scarce because it was set aside from the main 1999 release, making it a footnote in Ardbeg's archives. Collectors and peat enthusiasts seeking an atypical Ardbeg expression will value this piece of distillery history.
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Ardbeg 1978 / Bot.1999 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a from Ardbeg (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, medicinal, leathery, oily. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Ardbeg's 1978 vintage, bottled in 1999 at an unusual 42.4% ABV due to a bottling-line adjustment, captures two decades of Islay character in rare form. Expect the distillery's signature peat smoke alongside maritime salinity and the softer edges that come with extended maturation. This bottling remains scarce because it was set aside from the main 1999 release, making it a footnote in Ardbeg's archives. Collectors and peat enthusiasts seeking an atypical Ardbeg expression will value this piece of distillery history.
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