Ardbeg Connoisseurs Choice Single Malt Scotch Whisky 22 Year Old · 1974 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with coppery highlights and a hint of mahogany.

Nose

Peat smoke dominates, mingling with iodine and sea-salt brine, lifted by citrus zest and vanilla. Dark fruit, fig and raisin, emerge with a touch of sherry sweetness, while toasted almond, leather and cocoa add depth, finishing in a refined, maritime ash.

Palate

Velvety, oil-rich palate opens with spine-tingling peat smoke tempered by medicinal iodine and sea-salt. Sherry notes weave through dark fruit and cocoa—figs, raisins, a touch of cherry—adding depth and subtle sweetness. A warming, long finish of ash, spice and toasted oak lingers, elegant and persistent.

Finish

Long, maritime finish with peat smoke lingering as a warm sea breeze. Salty iodine and ash give way to cocoa, leather and vanilla, weaving a peppery warmth that gradually fades into a refined, lingering whisper.