Ardbeg 1972 28 Year Old Silver Seal

Ardbeg 10 Year Old

Nose: Peat, lime, cream and vanilla. The vanilla suggests a vatting of very fresh ex-bourbon casks (in this case from Jack Daniels). The citrus is stronger and more astringent then what I consider typical Ardbeg. I would say more on the lime side then the lemon side of things. And there is this soft creaminess to the nose as opposed to the dark...

Score 84/100

Ardbeg 10 Year Old

After having enjoyed a glass of this with a friend several months ago, I had an opportunity to purchase a 1 liter bottle in duty-free on my last flight. I must say I have been initially disappointed; as this lot seems to be exceedingly strong in nose and taste with a "burning rubber" chemically sensation. At first I contemplated throwing...

Score 86/100

Ardbeg Ardbog

Ardbeg organises an Ardbeg Day on May 31th. The company launches a limited edition expression for the Festival of Malt and Music. True Ardbeggians will go and fetch it on the island itself during Feis Ile. Regular fans could score the 2013 edition rather easily in specialised liquor shops. If they were quick enough of course. Last year's...

Score 85/100

Ardbeg Alligator

My taste in Scotch tends to run to the Islays. But I generally shy away feom these “big” whiskies in the summer. I find the scent and taste of them lend them to winter drinking. The initial nose is one of peat, iodine, smoke and wood. A little mint creeps in at the end. On first sip, for a 50%+ ABV whisky, there is surprisingly little alcohol...

Score 96/100