Product Description
Connoisseurs Choice released some phenomenal Ardbegs from the mid-1970s vintages in the mid-to-late 1990s - and they remain the best source for affordable examples of these legendary vintages now that the prices of distillery bottlings have gone into the stratosphere.
Product Facts
Product Facts
Bottler
Gordon & MacPhail
Series
Connoisseurs Choice
Vintage
Bottling Date
December 2005
Country
Scotland
Region
Islay
Cask Type
Refill Bourbon
Colouring
No
Ardbeg 1979 Bot.2005 Connoisseurs Choice
70cl / 43%
FREE UK standard delivery
In stock online
£1,000
£833.33 ex VAT
(£1,428.57 per litre)
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Delivery
Delivery
Express delivery(Next Day / Sat / Sun / Choose Day)
£6.95
Standard delivery (2-4 Working Days)
Free
Click & Collect (Mon-Fri 10am - 5pm)
Free
How We Pack
Eco-friendly packaging
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Flexible delivery options
We deliver to countries all over the world. You can also select express delivery, or pick a specific delivery date, at checkout.
Packed with care
Our experienced warehouse team take great care with every order. As specialists in glass packaging they ensure that your items stay safe and secure.
Returns
30-Day returns policy
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Disclaimer
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Tasting Notes
Bottler's Tasting Notes
Undiluted
Nose: Sweet vanilla, with a smoky edge. Medicinal but very subtle.
Palate: TCP/medicinal notes develop, smooth smokiness, coating, oily.
With water
Nose: Burnt oak, morning after smouldering bonfire smoke, vanilla (custard) and some fruity notes.
Palate:Coating, honey, sweet toffee, smoked ham.
Finish: Long and very, very smooth.
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