Ardbeg Single Cask #2397 Whisky 31 Year Old · 1976 Vintage
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Distilled in 1976 and aged for 31 years, this rare single cask release from Ardbeg comes from cask number #2397 bottled at a cask strength of 52.4% ABV.
It showcases the distillery’s powerful Islay character, combining deep peat smoke with rich complexity developed through long maturation. Notes of tar, smoked citrus, earthy spice and coastal salinity are balanced by softened oak influence, resulting in a bold yet refined expression.
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Tasting Notes
Colour
Deep amber with copper-gold glow and a touch of mahogany at the rim.
Nose
Powerful Islay nose of thick peat smoke and tar, lifted by smoked citrus and a hint of coastal salinity. Earthy spice threads through, while softened oak rounds the edge, yielding a bold yet refined aromatic profile.
Palate
On the palate, bold peat and tar envelop the tongue, layered with smoked citrus and earthy spice. Coastal salinity threads through the richness, while softened oak lends elegance, delivering a powerful yet refined finish at cask strength.
Finish
An enduring finish of peat and tar, edged with coastal salt and smoked citrus. Maritime notes linger as subtle earthy spice and softened oak carry a refined, warm smoke, leaving a salt-kissed, resinous afterglow.