Ardbeg 1996 20 years old Chieftains - Ian MacLeod - 70cl

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, 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.

Bottles by Ian McLeod & Co. for its Chieftains Range which is bottled at cask strength, without colour being added and chill-filtering affecting the whisky.

Distilled: March 1996

Bottled: June 2016

Age: 20 years old

Cask Number: 808 / 811

46,5% ABV / 70cl

Bottle Number: One of only 601 bottles released