Ardbeg 1975 Map Label Connoisseurs Choice Gordon & Macphail

Ardbeg Corryvreckan

I just realized that for some reason or another I have not posted a review of this batch. When I first met @Victor we tried his bottle of this batch. I thought it was a decent or average batch, and he thought it was the best his bottle had ever tasted after being open for 2 years plus! Some time later I realized that I actually had a bottle of...

Score 86/100

Ardbeg Ardbog

I have been highly entertained by the reactions to Ardbeg Galileo since its release 1 September 2012, and have enjoyed waiting to review the new Ardbeg Ardbog for a nearly-full 3 months since its release June 1, 2013. Galileo had the audacity to be really winey, by Ardbeg standards. Some loved it, others were horrified by it. Some could not...

Score 92/100

Kildalton 1980

Ardbeg Kildalton was the result of an unpeated run at Ardbeg, originally for a third party but in the end it was released as a distillery bottling. There has been a 1981 version as well, in 5 ml bottles as part of “The Peat Pack” sampler. Ardbeg 1980 ‘Kildalton’ (57,6%, OB 2004, 1300 btl.) Nose: fragrant / floral and nicely fruity (lemon, orange,...

Score 88/100

Ardbeg Ardbog

Firstly I have to start this review with two thank you's. The first is to Ardbeg for making these annual releases. Whilst very hard to get hold of, they are exciting and worth trying if you get a chance. The second thank you is to 26goingon62 for allowing me to try his bottle of Ardbog. Having been unable to get my own he kindly let me sample his...

Score 90/100