Ardbeg 1998 Single Cask
- Distillery
- Ardbeg
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 55.6%
- Age
- 11 years
- Price
- £494.95
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Sherried, Cooked Fruit, Oily
- Description
- At 11 years old and 55.6% ABV, Ardbeg 1998 Single Cask stands as an unreviewed enigma at £494.95. People tag this 'Smokey', 'Medicinal', and 'Sherried', which might either fascinate or repel. Hard to say without tasting it, but the price feels like a dare.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Ardbeg 1998 Single Cask is a 11-year-old single malt from Ardbeg (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 55.6% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and sweet character — smokey, medicinal, sherried, cooked fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
At 11 years old and 55.6% ABV, Ardbeg 1998 Single Cask stands as an unreviewed enigma at £494.95. People tag this 'Smokey', 'Medicinal', and 'Sherried', which might either fascinate or repel. Hard to say without tasting it, but the price feels like a dare.
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