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Ardbeg 36 Year Old / Douglas Laing 60th Anniversary / Old Malt Cask Islay Whisky is a from Ardbeg (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, smoky and oaky character — smokey, old wood, dried fruit, leathery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.

Ardbeg's 36-year-old expression, bottled by Douglas Laing at 43.5% ABV in 2009 to mark the company's 60th anniversary, represents one of the last remaining casks of old Ardbeg from this landmark vintage. Over three and a half decades, peat and maritime smoke have matured into subtle, integrated notes, with oak adding layers of spice, leather, and dry wood character. At this age, the spirit achieves remarkable balance—smoke remains present but refined, the texture silky and warming. An exceptionally rare bottling of just 94 bottles, reserved for serious collectors of aged Islay whisky.

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