Product Description

A very, very special bottling, created from a vatting of the two oldest casks that were left at Ardbeg.

The number of bottles produced and bottling date are displayed on the back of the bottle, whilst the front bears no label - instead, it features encoded microparticles that ensure the bottle can neither be replicated nor forged.

Product Facts

Bottler
Distillery Bottling
Age
39 Year Old
Vintage
1965
Bottling Date
2005
No of Bottles
261
Country
Scotland
Region
Islay
Cask Number
3678 & 3679
Chill Filtered
No
Colouring
Yes

Ardbeg 1965 39 Year Old

Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery Bottling

70cl / 42.1%

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Tasting Notes

Producer's Tasting Notes
- Colour
  Rich amber gold.
- Aroma
  Initial wafts of sea spray give way to a mix of luscious summer fruits (blackberries and blueberries) enveloped in ripe peaches. Beneath the mouth-watering fruit, nutty chocolate and vanilla notes emerge. The senses are latterly aware of sweet smokiness, coal tar and gentle peat oils.
  With water the sweet smokiness becomes more apparent; subtle medicinal, tarry rope notes are suggested with briny sea spray as the senses are reminded of its Islay birthplace.
  The theme is still fruity and fragrant, with top notes of wine gums and autumn brambles. The flavours open further, revealing waxy aromatics, chocolate raisins and rich fruitcake. Subdued traces of tree sap and tobacco smoke are present in the background.
- Taste
  The mouthfeel is warming with a tingly effect. The flavour is initally of a salty sea breeze with fish smoked over an open heather and peat fire. In a few seconds, rich dried fruits (raisins and sultanas) come to the fore with elements of cherry pie and ice cream. Vanilla is present throughout, with peat, espresso coffee and berry fruits completing a myriad of flavours.
- Finish
  The long finish lingers with peat smoke and blackcurrants, with hints of dark chocolate, dried fruit and traces of sea salt.