Ardbeg 1974 / 28 Year Old / Old Malt Cask Islay Whisky
- Distillery
- Ardbeg
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £3000
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Kippery, Old Wood, Leathery, Oily
- Description
- Douglas Laing's 28-year-old single-cask expression from 1974, bottled in 2003 at 50% ABV, offers concentrated Ardbeg intensity from a single parcel of wood. Three decades of maturation have melded the distillery's peat and sea-salt foundation with rich oak development, creating a complex, full-bodied dram. This is for collectors seeking vintage Ardbeg with depth and individuality.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Ardbeg 1974 / 28 Year Old / Old Malt Cask Islay Whisky is a from Ardbeg (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, medicinal, kippery, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Douglas Laing's 28-year-old single-cask expression from 1974, bottled in 2003 at 50% ABV, offers concentrated Ardbeg intensity from a single parcel of wood. Three decades of maturation have melded the distillery's peat and sea-salt foundation with rich oak development, creating a complex, full-bodied dram. This is for collectors seeking vintage Ardbeg with depth and individuality.
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