Description
Ardbeg 1973 15 Year Old Cask Strength at 53.5 percent is a rare Islay single malt from a period when the distillery’s production was far less consistent than it is today. Distilled in 1973 and bottled after fifteen years, this whisky shows a more restrained and spirit-driven style than modern Ardbeg releases. The peat is present but measured, supported by coastal notes, light smoke, citrus peel and a subtle mineral edge. Bottled at cask strength, it has presence without aggression, with mature oak giving structure rather than dominance. This bottling is valued for its honesty and for offering a clear view of Ardbeg’s character as it was in the 1970s.