Ardbeg 1978 bottled 1998
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Ardbeg 1978 bottled 1998
Winning Bid: £650
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Lot:
Distillery:
Ardbeg
Age:
N/A
Vintage:
1978
Region:
Islay
Bottler:
Official
Cask Type:
N/A
Bottled Strength:
43%
Bottle Size:
70cl
Distillery Status:
Operational
product Details
Ardbeg 1978 bottled 1998
You would not think it to see it now, but Ardbeg had a difficult time of it for much of the 20th century. The distillery was bought in a joint venture between Hiram Walker and DCL in 1959, both intending to supply their blends. The subsequent years were very successful, but DCL backed out in 1979 (closing many of their other distilleries a few years later), and Hiram Walker then struggled in the 1980s era oversupply when interest is blended Scotch was waning. They closed it down for the majority of the decade. It re-opened briefly in the 1990s before being revived for good by Glenmorangie plc in 1997.
The second release of the Ardbeg 1978 limited edition, bottled and released in 1998.
Important Notice
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Please note: Due to the various ages of bottles and their seals, condition of liquid is at the buyer's discretion and no claim can be lodged against failure/leakage in transit.
