Ardbeg Cadenhead's Single Malt Scotch Whisky Miniature 15 Year Old · 1975 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber-gold with coppery highlights and a mahogany edge, a rich, sherry-kissed glow.

Nose

Smoked peat blankets the nose, lifted by briny sea spray and iodine. Echoes of vanilla and citrus zest unfold beneath a medicinal, waxy core, with hints of leather and ash. As it warms, marine mineral notes deepen, leaving a lingering, smoky finish.

Palate

Sherry-softened peat and Ardbeg’s signature iodine smoke sweep across the palate, brimming with maritime salt and ash. A dark fruit sweetness—raisin, fig, and a hint of orange zest—meets cocoa and spice, while leather and toasted oak add depth. Creamy yet firm texture, finishing long with peat, pepper, and a final kiss of smoky, saline richness.

Finish

Long, maritime peat lingers, fused with subtle sherry sweetness. Smoke and iodine ebb into dried cherry, fig and cocoa, while spice warms the tongue. A refined coastal finish; toasty oak and sea salt taper slowly into a lasting ember of Ardbeg peat.