Ardbeg 1978-2000 GM Connoisseurs Choice

This is a reliable Ardbeg from the 70s. Ardbeg ARDBEG 1978-2000 GM Connoisseurs Choice 40% The aroma is strong with chlorine, metallic notes, cresol, and a dominant peat smoke. It gradually reveals apricot jam and a slightly damp clay-like texture. The taste is gentle on the palate, with strong chlorine and metallic notes, giving a cool sensation. There are hints of apple pie and a mild sweetness, with the umami flavors of seafood and barley lingering on the tongue. The strong peat and chlorine notes remain long after swallowing. [Good/Very Good] This is the familiar GM Connoisseurs Choice bottling of Ardbeg from 1978 to 2000, aged for approximately 22 years. The aroma clearly conveys the essence of 70s Ardbeg, with notes of chlorine, metal, cresol, and a unique earthy clay-like nuance. When tasted, it has a slightly old-fashioned gentle flavor reminiscent of watered-down whisky. The true character of 70s Ardbeg is clearly present, with the umami flavors of barley and seafood coming through strongly. The old Ardbeg had an unusually long finish, even when diluted, with its unique nuances lingering for a while. #Ardbeg (ARDBEG)