Ardbeg Cadenheads Bond Reserve Whisky 15 Year Old · 1993 Vintage

Colour

Deep golden amber with sunlit honey tones and a coppery glow.

Nose

Intense seaside peat and medicinal iodine surge from the glass, ferried by sea spray. Beneath, creamy vanilla and toasted bourbon oak mingle with citrus zest and a touch of caramel, while white pepper threads through. A bold, coastal Ardbeg nose that hints at depth and power.

Palate

Powerfully peated and full-bodied, this Ardbeg coats the palate with dense smoke, maritime iodine and charred barley, mingling with bourbon-cask vanilla, toffee and a bright citrus lift. Rich oak spice threads through the sweetness as heat grows, delivering a long, ash-filled finish with peppery warmth and lingering smoke.

Finish

Long, maritime peat lingers with medicinal smoke and sea salt, tempered by bourbon vanilla and toasted oak. Rich caramel and spice drift through the mouth as heat from 57% ABV slowly fades, leaving a refined ember of charred timber, iodine and a final coastal note that stays with you.