Ardbeg 15 Year Old 2004 (Release No.11673) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
- Distillery
- Ardbeg
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 54.9%
- Age
- 15 years
- Price
- £314.95
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Kippery, Oily, Coal-gas
- Description
- Ardbeg distilled this single malt in 2004 and aged it 15 years in a refill bourbon barrel before independent bottling at cask strength by The Character of Islay Whisky Company. Classic Ardbeg peat and smoke define the palate, tempered by the maturity of the cask.
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Ardbeg 15 Year Old 2004 (Release No.11673) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company) is a 15-year-old single malt from Ardbeg (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 54.9% ABV. Expect peaty, smoky and oaky character — smokey, medicinal, kippery, oily. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Ardbeg distilled this single malt in 2004 and aged it 15 years in a refill bourbon barrel before independent bottling at cask strength by The Character of Islay Whisky Company. Classic Ardbeg peat and smoke define the palate, tempered by the maturity of the cask.
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