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Ardbeg 22 Year Old Rare Cask #51

Ardbeg 22 Year Old Rare Cask #51
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Ardbeg 22 Year Old Rare Cask #51Ardbeg 22 Year Old Rare Cask #51Ardbeg 22 Year Old Rare Cask #51

Lot number: 119-00858

Winning bid: £2,200

Given the success and cult-like fan base that Ardbeg has recently enjoyed, it is almost impossible to imagine that the distillery was closed on and off for 15 years until it was purchased by Glenmorangie. Sitting on the southern coastline of Islay, the current distillery was founded in 1815; the original having been destroyed by excise men. The Ardbeg spirit still is fitted with a purifier which many believe accounts for its fruity, zesty character.

Due to its huge upsurge in popularity, Ardbeg has added Ardbeg An Oa to its core malt range of the original three expressions: the 10-year-old; Uigeadail; and Corryvreckan.

Bottled: 03.07.2020

Age: 22 Years Old

Cask Type: 2nd Fill Oloroso Sherry

Cask Number: 51

56.2% ABV / 70cl

Bottle Number: 294 / 546

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