Ardbeg 10 Year Old Cadenhead's Bond Reserve

Ardbeg Supernova

The nose is gentler than you would expect from something labelled 'the peatiest Ardbeg ever!' Sure, the peat and smoke is the dominant feature, and its very meaty, but there is a freshness there as well, like recently cut green grass. A hint of spice to keep you interested with perhaps a just the tiniest smidge of toffee. Much more intriguing than...

Score 90/100

Ardbeg Uigeadail

This whisky is a truly humbling experience. In the words of Wayne and Garth, “We’re not worthy!” The only reason I’m cluttering up the board with yet another Oogie review is that I’m on a mission to review every whisky in my cabinet. And the only reason I’m doing that is just to do it. As there are plenty of reviews that provide the history and...

Score 96/100

Ardbeg Corryvreckan

Nose: thick peat and smoke upfront, black forrest fruits, pine tree sap, buttery, chilli, seaweed, slightly medicinal, campfire ash, oily olives, some plasters. Palate: Oily, Peat and Smoke hit, salt, chilli, dried orange peels, lemmon rind, fresh oysters (good ones) oils, tar, slightly medicinal, clove and other spice. Finish: Peat and smoke...

Score 94/100

Ardbeg 1990 Airigh Nam Beist

Airigh Nam Beist was first sold in 2006 and was bottled over two more subsequent years. Its name is Gaelic for “shelter of the beast". This review refers to the 2007 release, a 17-year old whisky matured mostly in ex-Bourbon casks. The nose delivers a powerful impact: it is intense with tar, salt, brine and coal ash. As was to be expected...

Score 89/100