Description
Ardbeg 1965 17 Year Old, bottled by Gordon & MacPhail for the Connoisseurs Choice range, is an exceptionally rare Islay single malt from one of the most elusive periods in the distillery’s history. Distilled in 1965 and bottled after seventeen years of maturation, this whisky originates from an era when Ardbeg production was limited and far removed from the distillery’s later fame. The style is markedly different from modern Ardbeg, with peat smoke present but restrained and elegant. Coastal notes, mineral tones and subtle citrus are supported by soft malt sweetness and mature oak, creating a composed and quietly complex profile. As an early Connoisseurs Choice release from the 1960s, this bottling is prized not only for its age and rarity but also for its historical significance, offering a rare glimpse into Ardbeg as it existed long before its modern revival.