Ardbeg 1991 / 8 Year Old / Casks #617-620 / Signatory Islay Whisky
- Distillery
- Ardbeg
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £325
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Fresh Fruit, Oily, Yeasty
- Description
- Ardbeg's 1991 distillate, bottled at 8 years old and 43% ABV by Signatory, captures young Islay spirit at a formative stage of maturation. The brief cask time allows the raw distillate to shine, emphasizing Ardbeg's peat and medicinal notes with minimal wood influence. This expression suits whisky enthusiasts interested in how distillery character expresses itself before extended aging softens its edges.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Ardbeg 1991 / 8 Year Old / Casks #617-620 / Signatory Islay Whisky is a from Ardbeg (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and sweet character — smokey, fresh fruit, oily, yeasty. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Ardbeg's 1991 distillate, bottled at 8 years old and 43% ABV by Signatory, captures young Islay spirit at a formative stage of maturation. The brief cask time allows the raw distillate to shine, emphasizing Ardbeg's peat and medicinal notes with minimal wood influence. This expression suits whisky enthusiasts interested in how distillery character expresses itself before extended aging softens its edges.
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