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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✦ Neatly Summary
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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