Ardbeg 1978 42.4%ABV
Lot number: 0562559
Winning bid: £390
This is a very unusual bottle of Ardbeg. The story goes that there was an error in the bottling process which resulted in the whisky being cut to 42.4% instead of the standard 43%. The decision was made to sell the bottle at the unusual strength rather than vat it with a further batch.
There were approximately 200 bottles released in 1999 of this accidental Ardbeg all without boxes, and were only available at the distillery. All in all makes it pretty rare these days. Ideal for Ardbeg collection perfectionists!
Distilled: 1978
Bottled: 1999
42.4%ABV / 70cl
Please note the wear and tear on the carton and that the bottling date and ABV on the carton do not correspond with those on the bottle.
Please examine the images of the bottle, any packaging and labels carefully and satisfy yourself as to their condition before making a bid.