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Ardbeg 1978

Ardbeg 1978

Available for £1,800

Region: Islay
ABV: 42.4%
Size: 70cl

This Scotch Whisky was distilled by Ardbeg. Ardbeg 1978 has no age statement. Comes in a regular 70cl bottle and is bottled at a healthy ABV of 42.4%.

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Common questions about Ardbeg 1978

What is the best price for Ardbeg 1978?

The best current price is £1,800 at The Whisky Exchange. Prices are updated daily from live retailer feeds.

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What region is Ardbeg 1978 from?

This expression is from the Islay whisky region.

Community flavour profile

Based on 442 archived reviews

Defining characteristics

Compared with other whisky brands

tar 8.4x bbq 7.1x bacon 4.7x ash 4.5x iodine 4.2x

Most common notes

peat
smoke
rich
salt
vanilla
pepper

Across 442 archived community reviews, Ardbeg Whisky is most frequently associated with peat, smoke and rich notes, with tar, bbq and bacon appearing more often than the category average.

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