Beschreibung
Ardbeg 1974 26 Year Old, bottled by Silver Seal and titled “First Bottling,” is an independent release that reflects a mature and restrained side of the distillery from a historic production period. Distilled in 1974 and aged for twenty six years, this whisky predates Ardbeg’s modern revival and shows a style shaped more by time and spirit than by overt cask influence. Peat smoke is present but measured, allowing coastal notes, mineral tones and soft citrus to come through, supported by gentle oak and a slightly waxy texture. The designation “First Bottling” refers to the name of the release itself and underscores its place within Silver Seal’s early Ardbeg offerings. As a long-aged independent bottling from the 1970s, it is valued for its balance, maturity and its ability to show how Ardbeg expressed itself decades ago.