Ardbeg 1973 17 Years Single Malt Whisky

Ardbeg 1973 DE

Ardbeg

Islay · United Kingdom

3.6
★★★½

5 ratings

Bottle Information

Brand
Ardbeg
Age
17 years
ABV
55.4%
Volume
750 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Ardbeg
Distillation Year
19.10.1973
Bottling Year
02.1991
Cask Types
Sherry Cask

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Lowest Price:€4,250.00(2024-02-28)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Right, just poured a dram. 🥃 Nose is sweet, like honey and vanila. First sip... warm 🔥. Got that smoky bit but not too much. Taste of dried fruit and maybe some oak spice? Finish lingers nicely. Definetly a cosy one for the evening. Cheers mates 🍻

2#2

Ooh, this whisky's got a proper smoky kick, like a cozy bonfire. 🔥 Then it shifts to sweet honey and vanilla vibes. 🍯 Smooth as anything, with a long, warm finish. 😊 Sometimes I get hints of dried fruit and a bit of spice – lovely stuff! 👍

3#3

Just had a dram of this whisky, innit? 🥃 Quite the experiance, really. First off, the nose is proper smoky, like a bonfire in autumn, with a hint of peat that makes you think of damp earth. Then there's this fruity bit – apple and pear, I reckon – mixed with some vanilla and oak from the barrel. 🍎🍐 On the palate, it starts sweet, almost like honey or toffee, but then comes a spicy kick, maybe cinnamon or pepper. The mouthfeel is smooth, not too harsh, and it lingers with a warm, comforting finish. Quite nice for a chilly evenin'. 🌧️ Tastes like a proper countryside walk, with layers that keep you sippin' for more. Absolutely loveley! 😊 Only drawback is it can be a bit heavy if you're not used to peaty ones, but overall, a solid experiance. Cheers! 🍻

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