Ardbeg / Provenance, 1974, 24 Years Old

Ardbeg

Provenance, 1974, 24 Years Old

ABV 55.6%
REVIEWED Issue 6

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Specifications

Brand: Ardbeg
Expression: Provenance, 1974, 24 Years Old
Type: Scotland Whisky / Single Malt
Age: 24 years old
ABV: 55.6%
Country/Region: Scotland / Islay
Bottling type: Standard (Distillery or blended)

Awards

Editor's Choice
Issue 6

Tasting notes

Taster Jim Murray

Nose: The peat courses through the aroma, in perfect balance and harmony with the oily malt.
Palate: The malt is soft at first but then, the peatiness gathers pace and intensity until it positively glows.
Finish: The oak Bourbon-malt-peat-cocoa characters all ebb and flow but is joined by a late fruity ripeness and a sprinkling of peppers.
Comment: This is the finest whisky I have ever tasted. As close to perfection as makes no difference.

9.8

Taster Michael Jackson

Nose: Sea air. Seaweed. Oak, rope, leather.
Palate: Malty, toffeeish, sweet, fruity. Barbecue wood. Mustard. Salt.
Finish: Distinctly sappy, smoky and very warming.
Comment: Rich and creamy, with huge flavour development.

9.0

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