Ardbeg
Cask #804 & #807
Ardbeg 19 Year Old 1996 Dun Bheagan
Prix habituel
£600.00 GBP
Prix habituel
Prix promotionnel
£600.00 GBP
Prix unitaire
par
£500.00 ex VAT
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Épuisé
Smokey
Spicy
The Ardbeg 19 Year Old 1996 Dun Bheagan is a rare and characterful Islay single malt Scotch whisky bottled by Ian Macleod Distillers for their esteemed Dun Bheagan range.
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Bottle Information
Tasting Notes
Nose Punchy peat smoke, sea spray, and tarry ropes with notes of lemon peel, vanilla, and charred oak.
Palate Full-bodied and vibrant, delivering flavours of smoky malt, grilled citrus, sweet vanilla, and warm peppery spice, layered with maritime salinity.
Finish Long and smoky, with lingering iodine, ash, oak spice, and a hint of sweet malt.
The Ardbeg 19 Year Old 1996 Dun Bheagan is a rare and characterful Islay single malt Scotch whisky bottled by Ian Macleod Distillers for their esteemed Dun Bheagan range. Distilled in 1996 at the legendary Ardbeg Distillery and matured in bourbon barrels #804 and #807, this limited 2015 release produced just 593 bottles. Classic Ardbeg peat smoke, coastal intensity, and citrus brightness are beautifully framed by vanilla-rich American oak, creating a powerful yet refined Islay dram.
Why We Think You’ll Love It
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Distilled in 1996 at the iconic Ardbeg Distillery on Islay
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Matured 19 years in bourbon barrels #804 & #807
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Bottled in 2015 by Ian Macleod for the Dun Bheagan range
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Limited release of just 593 bottles — a scarce Ardbeg independent bottling
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Combines intense Ardbeg peat and coastal character with creamy bourbon-cask sweetness
The Ardbeg 19 Year Old 1996 Dun Bheagan is a superb example of mature Islay whisky, uniting smoke, citrus, and American oak in perfect balance. With its limited outturn and single-vintage provenance, this bottling is a compelling choice for Ardbeg enthusiasts and collectors of top-tier independent Islay releases.
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The Distillery
Ardbeg
Established in 1815 by John McDougal, Ardbeg Distillery is located on the Kildalton Peninsula of the Isle of Islay—a region celebrated for its peaty single malts. Drawing soft, peaty water from Loch Uigeadail and Loch Airigh nam Beist in the hills behind the distillery, Ardbeg crafts an iconic range of whiskies, including the highly regarded Ardbeg Uigeadail and Ardbeg 10 Year Old. Each year, Ardbeg takes part in the Feis Ile, the island’s world-renowned Festival of Malt and Music, welcoming visitors to its distillery tours and the Old Kiln Café, which serves mouthwatering Scottish fare. Immerse yourself in Ardbeg’s rich heritage and discover why it remains a standout name among Islay single malt whisky distilleries.
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