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2015-08-22 | Very Good

Ardbeg 1975-2002 27 Year Old Wilson & Morgan

Ardbeg ARDBEG 1975-2002 27yo WILSON & MORGAN 46%
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Indeed, Ardbeg from the 1970s is distinctive and charming. Ardbeg ARDBEG 1975-2002 27yo WILSON & MORGAN 46% The aroma has a disinfectant and cresol scent, with smokiness, a cool metallic feel, strong damp earthy notes, wilted orange, matured and powerful barley character, a hint of honey. Upon drinking, it starts with a gentle mouthfeel that expands into wilted lemon, similar to the aroma of cresol and disinfectant, cool metallic notes, a mild sweetness with citrus acidity, barley and earthy elements that seep in. It leaves an oily, smoky long finish. 【Very Good】 This is Ardbeg 1975 bottled by Wilson & Morgan in 2002, aged for 27 years. From the very first aroma, it's unmistakably Ardbeg from the 1970s with its medicinal-like qualities, strong smokiness, damp earthy notes, and a cool metallic sensation. At the same time, it was impressive that such a powerful barley character could be felt despite the aging period. When drinking, it also reveals distinctive elements one after another, with a modest sweetness and acidity, as well as a textured barley and earthy character that seems to seep in, possibly influenced by bottle aging. It's not a heavy-bodied type that would weigh down the tongue, but its unique character lingers on for a long finish. #Ardbeg (ARDBEG)