Ardbeg 18 Year Old 1993 - Mission (Murray McDavid)
- Distillery
- Ardbeg
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 56.9%
- Age
- 18 years
- Price
- £375
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Leathery, Medicinal, Old Wood, Oily
- Description
- Distilled in 1993 and aged 18 years in a bourbon cask, this Ardbeg independent bottling by Murray McDavid (245 bottles, 2011) captures the distillery's signature peaty intensity from a pre-rebrand era. Islay's classic maritime smoke and mineral character would define this rare release.
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Ardbeg 18 Year Old 1993 - Mission (Murray McDavid) is a 18-year-old single malt from Ardbeg (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 56.9% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, leathery, medicinal, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled in 1993 and aged 18 years in a bourbon cask, this Ardbeg independent bottling by Murray McDavid (245 bottles, 2011) captures the distillery's signature peaty intensity from a pre-rebrand era. Islay's classic maritime smoke and mineral character would define this rare release.
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