Ardbeg 1996 Cask 916 Connoisseurs Choice Gordon & Macphail

Ardbeg Auriverdes

Ardbeg is undoubtedly one of the most well-known and beloved malt whisky distilleries in the world. Founded by Alexander Stewart, Ardbeg’s first record as a distillery dates back to 1794, and commercial production began in 1815. During its long history the distillery was closed down on a number of occasions only to be reopened again by new owners...

Score 87/100

Ardbeg Supernova

At first I was not a fan of Islay Scotch and was more of a Highland, especially Glenmorangie. But I am starting to appreciate Islay more and more. Nose: So much is going on in this one. Powerful peat and earth. Espresso. Black Pepper and Chili. Taste: Lots of smoke. Smooth tobacco flavour. The Espresso comes back with a hint of dark chocolate....

Score 95/100

Ardbeg 1991 18 Year Old Old Malt Cask #5449 Douglas Laing

First things first i can't guarantee that this is the correct cask number. Connosr has two in its bottle listings but im not exactly sure which one this was from. * Nose: tarry rope, black tea and diesel oil, lots of smoke. With water adds a little bit of phenols and a bit more smoke * Pallet: nutty arrival then really intensely salty, lemon, some...

Score 84/100

Ardbeg 33.124 - An Engineer's Lunch-Box

Cask strength, non-chill filtered, no caramel added Ardbeg. I feel like I could wrap up the review here... 7yo Ardbeg aged in a 1st fill ex-sherry butt. “An Engineer’s Lunch-Box” @59.7% ABV and 1/602 bottles. Colour is light yellow. To smell; Sexy peat smoke, with that nutty trait I associate with SMWS distillery 33, I often am reminded of salted...

Score 91/100