Ardbeg Connoisseurs Choice Single Malt Scotch Whisky 12 Year Old · 1993 Vintage

Colour

Deep golden amber with coppery highlights and a subtle ruby edge, a sun-warmed hue hinting at peat and sherry-rich depth.

Nose

Coastal peat smoke unfurls in a brisk, medicinal plume, like warmed sea air. Iodine and barley mingle with sherry sweetness—raisins, fig, dark chocolate, and toasted almond. A delicate veil of vanilla and citrus zest brightens the aroma, while a mineral maritime glow lingers, redolent of the shore.

Palate

Oil-rich and mouth-coating, this Ardbeg delivers intense peat smoke with sea-salt and iodine. Sherry cask influence unfolds as dark chocolate, dried fruit and a touch of vanilla. Citrus zest threads through, while the finish lingers with ash, pepper and persistent brine, a long maritime echo of Islay.

Finish

Long maritime finish of peat smoke and iodine, slowly fading to rich dried fruit and cocoa from the sherry-influenced oak, with a final whisper of spice and a warm, saline glow that lingers.