Ardbeg 21 Year Old (Committee Release)

Tasting Notes

The Ardbeg Twenty One, released in 2016, represents a remarkable journey back to the distillery's storied past. Distilled in the mid-1990s and carefully matured for 21 years in select ex-Bourbon casks personally chosen by Distillery Manager Mickey Heads, this expression embodies the classic character of vintage Ardbeg. Limited to just 8,268 bottles and exclusively available to Ardbeg Committee members, this sought-after release was bottled at 46% ABV, perfectly capturing the essence of old-style Ardbeg whisky-making. The dram presents a more subtle, refined approach to peat, where gentle smoke interweaves with peppery notes to create a sophisticated profile that garnered high praise from whisky critics, including an impressive 91-point score from WhiskyFun. This bottling stands as a testament to Ardbeg's ability to produce exceptional aged expressions that honor their heritage while delighting modern whisky enthusiasts.

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