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Gordon & Macphail Sestante Import Ardbeg 1974 21 Years Old 40%

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Reviewed 05 September 2026 ·View daily archive

Whisky facts

Region
Islay
Independent Bottler
Gordon & Macphail
Age
21 years
ABV
40%
Vintage
1974

For 60 SGD per 2cl dram, I think this is good value for a 1970s Ardbeg especially if you’re a fan of a more mellow, balanced smoky dram instead of a more punchy, aggressive, in-your-face kind of smoke and there’s just not a lot of complexity in the thin palate

Bottle record

Illustrative image · Illustrative client photo: Ardbeg 1974, 21y, 40%; bottler and importer unverified.
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Tasting Notes

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Gordon & Macphail Sestante Import Ardbeg 1974 21 Years Old 40%

05 September 2026
89

For 60 SGD per 2cl dram, I think this is good value for a 1970s Ardbeg especially if you’re a fan of a more mellow, balanced smoky dram instead of a more punchy, aggressive, in-your-face kind of smoke and there’s just not a lot of complexity in the thin palate

Nose

A very punchy meaty smoke but gets more delicate & soothing over time

Body

Quite a thin body, reflective of its ABV, alot of BBQ meatiness followed by a bit of sweetness, definitely one of those drams where you need a big gulp to fully enjoy it and feel the oomph

Finish

A slightly & short bitter finish with a slightly spicy aftertaste

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