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Ardbeg Single Cask Private Reserve 8 Year Old, Manzanilla Sherry Butt Cask, Cask #272, 2021, 60.9%
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Ardbeg Single Cask Private Reserve 8 Year Old, Manzanilla Sherry Butt Cask, Cask #272, 2021, 60.9%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 29
Average Score
Avg 90
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Description

A distillery located on the south coast of the Isle of Islay. It is currently part of the Scotch whisky holdings of LVMH. Despite being closed twice in the latter 20th century, the distillery's heavily-peated single malt has always been highly-regarded. A distillery located on the south coast of the Isle of Islay. It is currently part of the Scotch whisky holdings of LVMH. Despite being closed twi ...

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Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 13, 2026SGD 630.25
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Aug 9, 2026SGD 633.96
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Jul 12, 2026SGD 677.59

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Must Have MaltsVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 1,390.98
Cask type
Manzanilla Sherry Butt Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Peated
Single cask
Yes
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
272
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
Colin Gordon
Master distiller (distillation)
Mickey Heads
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
671
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
Single Cask Private Reserve
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Ardbeg Embassies Exclusive
Allocation
Ardbeg Embassies
Nose
Despite the demanding strength, the nose reveals itself to be rather gentle, with the initial wave of dark, full-bodied peat giving way to smoky sandalwood and bark on which crisp bacon sizzles. Roasted almonds, flambéed banana and charred marshmellow declin the smoky tones, with a dusting of nutmeg and a faint hint of cinnamon completing the picture. It becomes rounder over time, accentuating the sweeter component and allowing flashes of plums to shine through. Captivating and warming.
Palate
On the palate, it attacks with a lively peppiness, very crisp, which brings out the fruity component (plum, banana, currant, bitter orange) intertwined with nuts, malt and barbecue (bacon and sausages), with a very pronounced saline vein, especially along the length. Slight medicinal note in the background, with spices and ashy ambitions chasing each other in the mouth. The alcohol is there, but more as a sidekick than a protagonist.
Finish
The finish is long and dry, of citrus, pepper, salt, nuts and an extinguished fireplace.
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