The Ardbeg 1975 is a single malt whisky that has garnered an overall rating of 91.06 out of 100 based on 125 votes. This whisky was distilled in 1975 and bottled in 1999. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 43.0% and comes in a 700 ml bottle. The whisky has a barcode of 5010494194289 and was added to the Whiskybase database on 2 May 2010.
Tasting Notes:
Nose:
The nose initially seems less convincing but evolves over time. It starts with sourdough, salt & pepper, cumin, and camphor. As it breathes, it reveals notes of resin, capers, green apple, kiwi, macadamia, and almonds.
Taste:
The palate offers a completely different experience, starting intensely as if it had a higher ABV than the nose suggests. It features camphor, green and red apple, kiwi, grapefruit, orange, fine ash, autumn leaves, coal, malt, zucchini, and a mix of bourbon and sherry cask influences. It is intense yet perfectly balanced, with additional notes of algae, walnut, sourdough, nutmeg, allspice, and a touch of capers.
Finish:
The finish is long and satisfying, with notes of apple, pear, liquorice, coffee, allspice, melon, and a hint of eucalyptus.
