Ardbeg 1972 ~ 31-years-old ~ Ping No. 1
Lot #19595
Hammer price: € 2700
This lot was featured in the May 2026 auction.
Get to know the lot
Ardbeg 1972 Ping No. 1 is an exceptionally rare expression from Ardbeg, distilled in 1972 and aged for 31 years. This single cask was specially bottled for Juuls Vinhandel, one of Denmark’s oldest and most respected wine and spirits shops, famed for its extensive selection of rare and collectible whiskies. Known for its intense Islay peat smoke, maritime notes, and complex layers of oak, leather, and subtle sweetness, it’s highly prized by collectors and aficionados alike. Its exclusivity and the reputation of Juuls Vinhandel make this bottling a standout for both taste and collectibility.
Category
Whisky
Country
Scotland
Islay
Distillery
Ardbeg
Bottler
(distillery bottling)
Type
Single Malt Whisky
Strength
51,4%
cask strength
Volume
70cl.
Vintage
1972
Bottled
2004
Age
31 yo
Bottling series
Ping No. 1
Cask
Bourbon Hogshead 2780
single cask
Bottles
245
EAN code
5010494229271
This whisky was bottled for Juuls Vinhandel, Copenhagen.
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