Ardbeg 1991 Bottled 2003 Mackillop's Choice

Ardbeg Ardbog

A review for Ardbegs 2013 official special edition. Thankfully I was able to find one before they sold out. Nose: Oily, tar and coal smoke notes, a saltiness carried on a sea breeze, maybe a hint of green olive, citrus peel oils (lemon and orange), ginger bread, a hind of nuttiness, becomes sweeter over time with slight hints of golden syrup. Nose...

Score 90/100

Ardbeg 1990 Airigh Nam Beist

Nose: First up is wet moss with ocean misting over you. A bag of salted pretzels opens up, plus some toasty caramel syrup and traditionally glazed donuts. Whole toasted coriander lightly crushed in a mortar and pestle as well as some dried lavender and the bright citrusy pop of spruce tips pop off like a laser light show. The nose alone is...

Score 97/100

Ardbeg Uigeadail

i tried this in Edinburgh last year, it's absolutely beautiful. sweet and hearty and even at this strength, i believe it doesn't require water. i tried a drop of H2o but it took away some of the flavour

Score 96/100

Ardbeg Corryvreckan

Tonight - my birthday dram! Now entering my 41st year, I thought I'd celebrate with this incredible whisky. I had a sample at a tasting @Victor gave, but I bought a bottle the first opportunity I could find. I think this is the first Ardbeg I've owned (and so the first Ardbeg I've reviewed). One of the three Kildaton-area distilleries (the others...

Score 96/100