{"product_id":"ardbeg-1990-connoisseurs-choice-2001","title":"Ardbeg 1990 Connoisseurs Choice Gordon \u0026 MacPhail","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"584\" class=\"\"\u003eRelish a bygone era of Islay with \u003cstrong data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"113\"\u003eArdbeg 1990 – Connoisseurs Choice (bottled 2001)\u003c\/strong\u003e from Gordon \u0026amp; MacPhail. Distilled just after Ardbeg’s late-1980s production lull and bottled at 40 % ABV for the famed \u003cstrong data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"256\"\u003eConnoisseurs Choice\u003c\/strong\u003e series, this rare expression captures a softer yet unmistakably smoky snapshot of the distillery’s early-1990s output. Long maturation in refill American-oak barrels tempers Ardbeg’s rugged peat with graceful layers of citrus, vanilla and maritime sweetness—offering a refined perspective on the distillery’s classic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1058\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eWhy We Think You’ll Love It:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1546\" data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1196\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1196\" class=\"\"\u003eBottled in 2001 by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003eGordon \u0026amp; MacPhail\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose Connoisseurs Choice range is revered for showcasing distinctive single-malt profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1313\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1313\" class=\"\"\u003eDistilled during Ardbeg’s early-’90s revival, offering a rarer, gentler take on the distillery’s legendary peat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1424\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1424\" class=\"\"\u003eRefill bourbon maturation highlights balanced \u003cstrong data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003evanilla sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e, soft fruit and smoky coastal nuances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1546\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1546\" class=\"\"\u003eA coveted collectible for Ardbeg enthusiasts and whisky historians seeking an elegant glimpse of pre-modern production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ardbeg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49068850053385,"sku":"7384-7384","price":600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/3272\/1929\/files\/ardbeg-1990-connoisseurs-choice-_2001.jpg?v=1737760257","url":"https:\/\/www.thewhiskybarrel.com\/ko\/products\/ardbeg-1990-connoisseurs-choice-2001","provider":"The Whisky Barrel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}