Ardbeg 16 Year Old 1991 Rum Cask Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 70cl, 50%
Tasting Notes
Colour: Golden amber
Nose: Peat smoke with tropical fruit, vanilla, sea spray, and soft caramel
Palate: Rich and smoky with flavours of grilled pineapple, dark sugar, citrus, and toasted oak
Finish: Long and warming with lingering peat smoke, sweet rum notes, and spice
Description
Ardbeg 16 Year Old 1991 Rum Cask Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 70cl 50% is a rare independent bottling of the famous Islay single malt Scotch whisky. Distilled in 1991 at the renowned Ardbeg Distillery and bottled by Douglas Laing for their respected Old Malt Cask series, this expression offers a unique interpretation of Ardbeg’s smoky character.
This particular release was matured for 16 years and finished in rum casks, creating a fascinating contrast between Ardbeg’s signature peat smoke and the sweeter, tropical influence of rum wood. The combination introduces additional layers of flavour while preserving the powerful maritime style that Ardbeg is known for.
The Old Malt Cask series is highly regarded among whisky enthusiasts for presenting carefully selected single cask whiskies with minimal intervention. Bottled at 50% ABV, this expression delivers enhanced depth, intensity, and complexity.
A vintage Ardbeg distilled in 1991 and matured for 16 years represents a particularly desirable release for collectors, especially with the unusual rum cask influence adding a rare twist to the classic Islay profile.
Why Choose Ardbeg 16 Year Old 1991 Rum Cask Old Malt Cask
This expression combines classic Ardbeg peat with an unusual rum cask influence.
Independent bottling by Douglas Laing
Part of the Old Malt Cask series
Distilled in 1991 and aged for 16 years
Finished in rum casks for additional complexity
Ideal For
Collectors of rare whisky
Fans of peated Islay single malt
Independent bottling enthusiasts
Exploring unusual cask maturations
Product Details
Product: Ardbeg 16 Year Old 1991 Rum Cask Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Ardbeg
Bottler: Douglas Laing – Old Malt Cask Series
Age: 16 Years Old
Vintage: 1991
Region: Islay
Country: Scotland
ABV: 50%
Bottle Size: 70cl
Collector’s Note
Independent bottlings of Ardbeg are particularly sought after by whisky collectors. The Old Malt Cask series by Douglas Laing has earned a strong reputation for selecting distinctive single casks that highlight the unique character of each distillery. A 1991 vintage Ardbeg with rum cask maturation makes this an especially interesting and collectible release.
Distilled: March 1991
Bottled: June 2007
Age: 16 years old
Cask Type: Rum Finish
Cask Number: 3719
50% ABV / 70cl
Bottle Number: One of only 346 bottles released
Notice Damage Top Picture Provided
Additional information
| Weight | 2.1 kg |
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