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Ardbeg 1974 / Cask #3475 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a from Ardbeg (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and sweet character — smokey, dried fruit, sherried, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.

Distilled in 1974 and bottled at cask strength from a single cask in 2002, this Ardbeg represents the distillery's uncompromising approach to peat and smoke. Only 126 bottles were released, making it a rare snapshot of how the spirit aged over nearly three decades in wood. Expect the signature Islay character—tar, brine, and maritime smoke—layered with the deeper, more rounded notes that come from long maturation. The texture is rich and oily, with a persistent medicinal finish. A collector's piece for those seeking authentic, aged Ardbeg without modern refinement.

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