Ardbeg 23 Year Old Vintage Y2K 70cl, 46%
Tasting Notes
Colour: Deep golden amber
Nose: Gentle peat smoke with citrus zest, vanilla, honey, and sea breeze
Palate: Rich and balanced with flavours of smoked malt, caramel, lemon peel, and soft spice
Finish: Long and elegant with lingering peat smoke, oak, and maritime notes
Description
Ardbeg 23 Year Old Vintage Y2K 70cl 46% is a rare and collectible Islay single malt Scotch whisky created to celebrate the turn of the millennium. Distilled in the year 2000 and matured for 23 years, this special release represents a unique moment in Ardbeg’s modern history.
Following the distillery’s revival in the late 1990s, whiskies distilled during this period are particularly significant. The Vintage Y2K expression captures the distinctive character of Ardbeg spirit produced at the beginning of the new millennium, offering enthusiasts a glimpse into an important era for the distillery.
After more than two decades of maturation in oak casks, the whisky develops exceptional complexity and balance. The long ageing softens Ardbeg’s powerful peat smoke while allowing additional layers of citrus, honeyed sweetness, vanilla, and maritime character to emerge.
Bottled at 46% ABV and non-chill filtered, this whisky preserves its natural texture and flavour, delivering a refined and elegant Islay experience.
Why Choose Ardbeg 23 Year Old Vintage Y2K
This whisky celebrates a historic vintage from the year 2000.
Distilled in the year 2000
Aged for 23 years in oak casks
Rare and collectible Ardbeg release
Elegant balance of peat smoke and maturity
Ideal For
Ardbeg collectors
Fans of aged Islay whisky
Limited edition whisky enthusiasts
Special whisky tastings and collections
Product Details
Product: Ardbeg 23 Year Old Vintage Y2K
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 23 Years Old
Vintage: 2000
Region: Islay
Country: Scotland
ABV: 46%
Bottle Size: 70cl
Collector’s Note
Ardbeg Vintage Y2K is a particularly significant release, as it represents whisky distilled at the start of the new millennium during the distillery’s revitalised era. With over two decades of maturation, this expression highlights the balance between Ardbeg’s iconic peat smoke and the refined complexity that develops through long ageing.
Additional information
| Weight | 3.1 kg |
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