Ardbeg 1975 / Bot.2000 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Distillery
- Ardbeg
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £1750
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Leathery, Kippery
- Description
- Bottled in 2000 shortly after Glenmorangie's acquisition, this 1975 Ardbeg represents a bridge between the distillery's independent era and its corporate future. At 43% strength, the whisky shows aged peat with an emphasis on smoke and maritime character rather than raw intensity. Notes of tar, seaweed, and subtle wood spice emerge across a medium palate. A transitional bottling best appreciated by those tracking the distillery's evolution.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Ardbeg 1975 / Bot.2000 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a from Ardbeg (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, medicinal, leathery, kippery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Bottled in 2000 shortly after Glenmorangie's acquisition, this 1975 Ardbeg represents a bridge between the distillery's independent era and its corporate future. At 43% strength, the whisky shows aged peat with an emphasis on smoke and maritime character rather than raw intensity. Notes of tar, seaweed, and subtle wood spice emerge across a medium palate. A transitional bottling best appreciated by those tracking the distillery's evolution.
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