Ardbeg 1974 Provenance, Bottle No. 5382, 75cl
The Tasting Notes
The nose is truly memorable, Simmering peat, almost oily in its composition with a rich bourbon character unaccustomedly weighed down under the heavy smoke. An intense malt with the peat an oak very much in evidence but balanced.
At the start the malt is soft but then the smokiness begins to intensify. Powerful cocoa comes through and it is this cocoa which constitutes the centre stage of the whisky's personality which is chewy and enormously deep and powerful.
The finish is long and complex, even by Ardbeg standards. The deep and rich start to the malt has now settled down a little declaring the oak and malt with just a hint of fruity ripeness. At last the smoke comes through, perked up with a touch of pepper
Details
This Ardbeg Provenance bottling was bottled for the US market. Distilled in 1974 and bottled in March 2000. This release will have you in no doubts what makes Ardbeg Single Malt Whisky so special, it has a high quality aged bourbons character which teams up with a delicate malt and powerful peat.
Condition report: There are some signs of wear on the box such as scratches.
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