Ardbeg 1990 52.8 Sherry Butt

Ardbeg Drum

Because the Grooves was such a pleasant surprise – after a few less exciting Ardbeg releases – I decided to give this new Ardbeg Day 2019 release a try: the Ardbeg Drum. Without further ado… Surprisingly green, herbal nose on young, broken twigs, a full ashtray and lime juice. Then comes some pineapple followed by sweet and sour peat. The floral...

Score 82/100

Ardbeg 10 Year Old

The last digit of the reviewed bottle's bottle code is unclear, but it is assumed to be 2015, because the bottle was purchased in May 2016. The bottle has been open for 10 weeks and is 85% full Colour: very pale, like pinot grigio Nose; petrol, bitter peat, light smoke, lemon, but not too much, light brine. I like this a lot better than when the...

Score 82/100

Ardbeg An Oa

This expression is the first to be added to Ardbeg's regular line-up in many years. A vatting of different cask types (ex-bourbon, virgin oak, px), all finished in Ardbeg's new European oak marrying tun. It's received a fair bit of flack, let's see what the fuss is all about. Nose: A hint of Ardbeg's coal and diesel smoke, then sweeter, cookie...

Score 84/100

Ardbeg 10 Year Old bottled 2000s

My love affair with peated whisky began with my first introduction to peat. I wasn't on the fence, I was absorbed. Ardbeg - it's all your fault. I just want to nose this all night. This is crisp and clean. Nose: Phenolic peat, dark chocolate, lemon, vanilla, malt, salt, limestone Taste: Brine, lemon, lime, sardines, green pears Finish: Peat,...

Score 91/100