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Ardbeg 1979/1980 2001 21 Years Old 56,3%

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Reviewed 01 April 2026 ·View daily archive

Whisky facts

Region
Islay
Bottling type
Official Bottling
Age
21 years
ABV
56.3%

The smokiness & peat lingers like an endless shoreline - amazing old vintage Ardbeg

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Tasting Notes

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Ardbeg 1979/1980 2001 21 Years Old 56,3%

01 April 2026
92

The smokiness & peat lingers like an endless shoreline - amazing old vintage Ardbeg

Nose

Very intense, meaty smokiness, tobacco & ash

Body

Briny, iodine, borderline bitterness but balanced by the intense smokiness & slight sherry sweet spices towards the end With water it becomes sweeter, slightly sour/bitter, orange citrus notes

Finish

Long, dry, coal peaty finish

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