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Gordon & Macphail Spirits of Scotland Ardbeg 1978 2000 22 Years Old 56,9%

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Reviewed 13 May 2026 ·View daily archive

Whisky facts

Region
Islay
Independent Bottler
Gordon & Macphail
Age
22 years
ABV
56.9%
Vintage
1978
Bottled
2000

A good Ardbeg but slightly disappointing considering the 70s vintage, too much cask influence overshadowing the smoke

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Tasting Notes

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Gordon & Macphail Spirits of Scotland Ardbeg 1978 2000 22 Years Old 56,9%

13 May 2026
89

A good Ardbeg but slightly disappointing considering the 70s vintage, too much cask influence overshadowing the smoke

Nose

Smoky tea, minty

Body

Woody, pepper, sweet, slightly spicy, a nice balance of smoke & sweetness but leans more towards sherry sweetness towards the end

Finish

Long lemony, slightly bitter finish, the spices & cask influence becomes apparent

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