Ardbeg 1974 Provenance 1st Release
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Lot number: 145-04813
Winning bid: £2,400
Since its establishment in 1815, The Ardbeg distillery has been on a tumultuous rollercoaster ride of ownership changes, closures, and reopening. Stability was only achieved relatively recently, when the ailing distillery was purchased in 1997 by industry giants, Glenmorangie. The subsequent years have seen the distillery’s popularity swell, with fans enticed by the signature style of tarry, sooty smoke, balanced against citric sweetness and an oily mouthfeel. While Ardbeg still retains its distinctive personality, it has definitely been influenced by Glenmorangie’s propensity for experimenting with cask finishing, and (dare we say it) NAS expressions.
1974 Provenance:
First released in 1997, the 1974 Provenance was a powerful statement of intent from Ardbeg's new owners. Almost unbelievably it didn't sell very well in the US, with many bottles being bought back by the distillery, much to the delight of European market who couldn't get enough of it. Described by Jim Murray as "as close to perfection as makes no difference", the Provenance has gone on to become one of the most sought after Ardbegs on the second-hand market.
Distilled: 1974
Bottled: 1997
55.6% ABV / 70cl
Bottle Number: 129
Please note, cracks to the wax seal.
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