Ardbeg 1979-2005 GM Connoisseurs Choice 43%

A stable decade of the 70s. Ardbeg ARDBEG 1979-2005 GM Connoisseurs Choice 43% Refill Bourbon Barrels The aroma features unique notes of creosote and metal, custard, apple, leather and oil, wet gravel, gentle maltiness, and tanned leather. When drinking, it starts with a soft mouthfeel that gradually becomes spicy, with orange, light sweetness, a pleasant acidity and saltiness, and the distinctive peatiness similar to the aroma lingers long. [Good/Very Good] This is Ardbeg 1979 bottled by GM in 2005. Part of the watered-down series Connoisseurs Choice, it may not have been considered special at the time, but the unique character of 70s Ardbeg is clearly felt through nuances like metal, chlorine, and gravel-like textures. Although slightly light-bodied, its unique peaty character remains one of a kind and has endured over time. #Ardbeg (ARDBEG)