Ardbeg 1974 Provenance 1st Release
  • Category Scotch
  • Country Scotland
  • Region Islay
  • Distillery Ardbeg
  • Age 23 Year Old
  • Distillation date 1974
  • Style Single Malt Scotch Whisky
  • Bottling date 1997
  • Maturation ex-Bourbon casks
  • Alcohol 55.6%*
*please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 WARNING.
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Ardbeg

1974 Provenance 1st Release (0.7l, 55.6%*) *please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary

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We apologize for whispering, but there's a mythological creature in our presence. Back in 1974, Ardbeg put a very special juice in ex-Bourbon casks and told not a soul. Then, in 1997, they released it as the Provenance expression and swept everyone off their feet.

There were four separate bottlings and seven different editions of The Provenance, but this one - this one is the very first release. Only 4,000 of them were made, by the way.


*This bottle is a collector's item, we will not be able to entertain any refunds or exchanges.

**Individual orders limited to one item per person, as we wish to give everyone the opportunity to participate.

***Any kind of transit damage is insured and will be reimbursed. 
  • Category Scotch
  • Country Scotland
  • Region Islay
  • Distillery Ardbeg
  • Age 23 Year Old
  • Distillation date 1974
  • Style Single Malt Scotch Whisky
  • Bottling date 1997
  • Maturation ex-Bourbon casks
  • Alcohol 55.6%*
*please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 WARNING.
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Ardbeg 1974 Provenance 1st Release
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Character Dogson
Scotch Whisky is seldom aged in new barrels. Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey casks are usually used for maturation. In addition to that, Whisky is often matured or finished in various wine casks such as Sherry or Port.
First-class Whiskies are taxed not only by the state but also by the angels. This refers to the 4% of Whisky that evaporates from the barrels every year, a phenomenon known as the angel’s share.
Categories of Scotch Whisky: Single malt, Blended malt (formerly called Vatted malt), blended, single grain and blended grain Scotch.
90% of all Scotch Whiskies sold are Blends.
90% of all Scotch Whisky released in the market is a blend. That’s a hell of a lot.
Can Scotch go bad? Technically, an unopened bottle of Scotch can last forever. Air is the only true evil to Whisky; once the liquid is oxidized it is no longer immortal. After opening, as long as you store your Whisky in a cool, dry place, it will last another 5 years.
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Character Dogson
Scotch Whisky is seldom aged in new barrels. Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey casks are usually used for maturation. In addition to that, Whisky is often matured or finished in various wine casks such as Sherry or Port.
First-class Whiskies are taxed not only by the state but also by the angels. This refers to the 4% of Whisky that evaporates from the barrels every year, a phenomenon known as the angel’s share.
Categories of Scotch Whisky: Single malt, Blended malt (formerly called Vatted malt), blended, single grain and blended grain Scotch.
90% of all Scotch Whiskies sold are Blends.
90% of all Scotch Whisky released in the market is a blend. That’s a hell of a lot.
Can Scotch go bad? Technically, an unopened bottle of Scotch can last forever. Air is the only true evil to Whisky; once the liquid is oxidized it is no longer immortal. After opening, as long as you store your Whisky in a cool, dry place, it will last another 5 years.
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