Ardbeg 1964 / Bot.1996 / Connoisseurs Choice Islay Whisky

Distillery
Ardbeg
Region
Country
United Kingdom
Type
ABV
40%
Price
£4500
Tasting notes
Smokey, Medicinal, Kippery, Old Wood, Leathery
Description
A remarkable Gordon & MacPhail bottling from 1964—a time when Ardbeg used direct-fired stills and floor maltings—released in 1996 after 32 years of maturation at 40% ABV. The distillery's traditional production methods are evident in the character: robust peat smoke tempered by subtlety and elegance that only pre-industrial whisky can offer. An irreplaceable snapshot of Ardbeg's heritage for serious collectors.

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Ardbeg 1964 / Bot.1996 / Connoisseurs Choice Islay Whisky

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ABV

40%

Age

NAS

Style

Price

£4500

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Ardbeg 1964 / Bot.1996 / Connoisseurs Choice Islay Whisky is a from Ardbeg (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, oaky and peaty 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.

A remarkable Gordon & MacPhail bottling from 1964—a time when Ardbeg used direct-fired stills and floor maltings—released in 1996 after 32 years of maturation at 40% ABV. The distillery's traditional production methods are evident in the character: robust peat smoke tempered by subtlety and elegance that only pre-industrial whisky can offer. An irreplaceable snapshot of Ardbeg's heritage for serious collectors.

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