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Signatory Vintage Ardbeg 1974 1998 24 Years Old 51,3% Cask 654

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Reviewed 16 September 2026 ·View daily archive

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A prime example of excellent Ardbeg from the 1970s, surprisingly sweet for an oak cask matured Ardbeg

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Signatory Vintage Ardbeg 1974 1998 24 Years Old 51,3% Cask 654

16 September 2026
92

A prime example of excellent Ardbeg from the 1970s, surprisingly sweet for an oak cask matured Ardbeg

Nose

A subtle & elegant meaty smoke, takes a while for the smoke to develops itself, an excellent well-rounded sweet & smoky nose, gets a bit creamy with water

Body

Punchy, sweet, briny, meaty, coal, oily, a bit waxy

Finish

Long dry, slightly spicy finish, the smoke lingers & is more balanced than the Kingsbury

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