Ardbeg 1974 Cask 3324

Ardbeg 10 Year Old

Ardbeg is a wee Islay distillery that has risen to near legendary status, thanks in no small part to claims like this one of Jim Murray’s: “Unquestionably, the greatest distillery to be found on Earth.” (No hyperbole there, I’m sure.) To many, their 10 year-old is a benchmark peated malt Scotch whisky; much like the Lagavulin 16 year-old, the...

Score 86/100

Ardbeg 10 Year Old

_This is an abbreviated of a blog entry I will post tonight or tomorrow_ According to their promotional materials, Ardbeg is _as close to perfection as makes no difference_. That's a bold claim. It's also similar to claims made by pretty much every scotch whisky distillery. I've often compared Ardbeg to Clubber Lang and Lagavulin to Rocky Balboa....

Score 91/100

Ardbeg Uigeadail

My review of Uigeadail. I can't tell you what lot number this is, but i tasted this, December 2013. * Nose: plenty of typical Ardbeg, smoke peat, road tar, coal fires, brine and a healthy dollop of salt but there is more to it, vanilla, sticky date pudding and loads of citrus too there is immense depth. With Water: big hit of pepper the rest is...

Score 91/100

Ardbeg Uigeadail

This expression of Ardbeg is simply the best single malt Scotch I've had to date. It has all of the best attributes of typical Islay Scotches, but also has a uniqueness all its own that is a pure delight. The nose is peaty and smoky, with a hint of seaside air after a storm. The palate is complex and unique. There is definitely strong smokiness...

Score 96/100