Ardbeg 12 Year Old 2005 (Master of Malt)
- Distillery
- Ardbeg
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 47.7%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £149.95
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Coal-gas, Medicinal, Old Wood
- Description
- Ardbeg's flagship 12-year-old distilled in 2005 and matured in refill cask, this Islay single malt delivers the distillery's signature smoke and maritime salinity with subtle complexity from extended wood contact.
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Ardbeg 12 Year Old 2005 (Master of Malt) is a 12-year-old single malt from Ardbeg (Scotland), bottled at 47.7% ABV. Expect heavily oaked, heavily peated and smoky character — smokey, coal-gas, medicinal, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Ardbeg's flagship 12-year-old distilled in 2005 and matured in refill cask, this Islay single malt delivers the distillery's signature smoke and maritime salinity with subtle complexity from extended wood contact.
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