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Cadenhead Ardbeg 1993 2016 23 Years Old 47,7%

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Reviewed 08 July 2026 ·View daily archive

Whisky facts

Region
Islay
Independent Bottler
Cadenhead
Age
23 years
ABV
47.7%
Vintage
1993
Bottled
2016
Cask type
Bourbon Hogshead
Bottles in release
210

In the glass

Tasting Notes

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Cadenhead Ardbeg 1993 2016 23 Years Old 47,7%

08 July 2026
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Nose

Superb nose for a 199x Ardbeg, maritime smoke, slightly salty

Body

Typical Ardbeg palate, not excellent but definitely very good considering the price (~300£), meaty, smoky, slightly sweet & citrus, hint of vanilla

Finish

Slightly short finish, definitely the most disappointing part of this dram

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