Ardbeg 1975 / 23 Year Old / Sherry Cask #4718 Islay Whisky

Ardbeg's 1975 vintage, matured in sherry cask #4718 and bottled in 1999 for the Italian market, pairs Islay's defining smokiness with dried-fruit richness from long oloroso aging. The sherry cask softens the expected maritime peat character while adding prune, raisin, and chocolate undertones. At 46.7% ABV, the dram achieves harmony between peat intensity and sweet oak influence, with a complex, warming finish. A historical expression suited to collectors exploring how sherry cask treatment evolves Ardbeg's signature across decades.

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