Ardbeg 1973-2000 27 Year Old Douglas Laing Old Malt Cask 50%

Indeed, Ardbeg from the 1970s is very appealing. Ardbeg ARDBEG 1973-2000 27yo DOUGLAS LAING Old Malt Cask 50%, one of 228 bottles The aroma has citrus, lemon, dry barley notes, a cool and sharp metallic sensation, a gravelly earthiness, straw, and the smoky scent of burnt straw. When drinking, the umami of barley slowly seeps into the tongue, with spiciness, citrus, straw, and a light sweetness with a hint of citrus acidity. As expected, there is also a strong metallic sensation and an intense smokiness. 【Very Good】 This Ardbeg 1973, aged for 27 years, was bottled by Douglas Laing in 2000 as an Old Malt Cask release. The fresh citrus nuances, along with the cool and metallic notes reminiscent of current Ardbeg expressions, are even more pronounced in this 1970s bottling. The unique strong smoky flavor reminiscent of burnt straw and the gravelly earthiness are also distinctive characteristics. The texture, which seeped into the tongue over time due to aging, was also a pleasant surprise. The sweetness is smooth, with a clear citrus acidity, and the peaty aftertaste lingers for a long time. Ardbecks from the early 1970s have become rare and endangered malt, and this uniqueness is irreplaceable. I think it's important to cherish the opportunity to drink it.