Ardbeg 23 Year Old 1974 (cask 1068) - Signatory
- Distillery
- Ardbeg
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 51.2%
- Age
- 23 years
- Price
- £1399.95
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Kippery, Old Wood, Leathery
- Description
- Distilled in 1974 and matured for 23 years in two casks before Signatory's 1997 release, this Ardbeg represents a transitional moment at the distillery under new ownership. Just 386 bottles were produced from this rare parcel, offering a window into Ardbeg's vintage character—peaty and complex, with the integration only decades of aging can provide. A collectible expression for serious Islay enthusiasts.
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Ardbeg 23 Year Old 1974 (cask 1068) - Signatory is a 23-year-old single malt from Ardbeg (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 51.2% 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.
Distilled in 1974 and matured for 23 years in two casks before Signatory's 1997 release, this Ardbeg represents a transitional moment at the distillery under new ownership. Just 386 bottles were produced from this rare parcel, offering a window into Ardbeg's vintage character—peaty and complex, with the integration only decades of aging can provide. A collectible expression for serious Islay enthusiasts.
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