Ardbeg 1974 SV The Prestonfield

CategorySINGLE MALT
DistilleryArdbeg
BottlerSignatory Vintage (SV)
Bottling Series-
Vintage1974
Bottled Year-
Age17년
Cask Type-
Cask Number-
Bottles Released-
ABV43.0%
Volume700 ml
Label-
CountryScotland
RegionIslay
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Flavor Profile

Smoky
Peaty
Oaky
Sweet
Maritime
Fruity
Vanilla
Spicy
Creamy
Honey
Floral
Nutty
Dried Fruit
Herbal
Chocolate
Citrus

Tasting Notes

Colour

dark gold

air Nose

the power is quite incredible for such a low degree of alcohol, while the style remains a bit rounder, even more pastry-like than other 1974s, which are much more peaty and on hydrocarbons. Maybe this is due to the use of sherry casks? But green Chartreuse quickly emerges from the wood, accompanied by seared scallops and even a bit of olive oil. Then we move on to much more typically Ardbeg notes, such as camphor, burnt tyres, and new inner tubes. Some Provençal herbs on the barbecue, especially thyme. Also orange zest

restaurant Palate

impressive after all these years, rich, almost a bit jammy, but camphor, cough syrup, tar, and a greasy smokiness are also part of the landscape. Some green walnuts, salt, sesame oil, olive oil, a very typical massage balm aspect... Then it moves towards more bitterness, like digestive liqueurs, for example. And then there's that slight rusticity that is quite typical too

timer Finish

really long, on sap, rubber, walnut liqueur... Then bitter orange marmalade and a bit of menthol

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