Ardbeg 21 Year Old 1993 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
- Distillery
- Ardbeg
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 56.4%
- Age
- 21 years
- Price
- £590.83
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Old Wood, Leathery, Medicinal
- Description
- Ardbeg distilled in October 1993 and set aside for 21 years in a refill hogshead before Hunter Laing's February 2015 bottling, this rare release captures the distillery's signature Islay character at an advanced age. Two decades in wood have mellowed the initial aggression of Ardbeg's peat while intensifying the maritime and mineral notes underneath. With only 111 bottles produced, this suits collectors and serious Islay enthusiasts who value maturity alongside intensity.
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Ardbeg 21 Year Old 1993 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is a 21-year-old single malt from Ardbeg (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 56.4% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, oaky and peaty character — smokey, old wood, leathery, medicinal. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Ardbeg distilled in October 1993 and set aside for 21 years in a refill hogshead before Hunter Laing's February 2015 bottling, this rare release captures the distillery's signature Islay character at an advanced age. Two decades in wood have mellowed the initial aggression of Ardbeg's peat while intensifying the maritime and mineral notes underneath. With only 111 bottles produced, this suits collectors and serious Islay enthusiasts who value maturity alongside intensity.
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