Ardbeg 1991 Coilltean Samaroli

Ardbeg 1994 Connoisseurs Choice Gordon and Macphail

I'm an auction junkie. It is literally the most irritating habit I have. Every time I'm checking out obscene amounts on various auction sites for bottles that I may or may not really need I promise my self 'No more!' That is until I get a reminder email from another auction site letting me know that their auction is going to end pretty soon and...

Score 86/100

Ardbeg Ardbog

I'd had this bottle for a few months before opening it up but it was well worth the wait. A delicate nose (for an Ardbeg) with an initial influence of raisins, peat smoke and honey. Much more subtle than the Oogie or esp. Corryveckan. Smokey raisin and Toffee, a hint of leather and Maple syrup coupled with a salty sea spray tang and a wee bit of...

Score 90/100

Ardbeg 1998 Renaissance

So my wife and I had finally got to go to the local whisky bar Helvetica after months of trying. We'd started the night with dinner and a Glenfarclas 12 yr old and when we moved to Helvetica we started with Yamazaki 12 and moved onto Hakushu 12 yr old, Glenmorangie Nectar D'or. We joined up with my brother and sister in law for some Amrut Fusion,...

Score 94/100

Ardbeg Perpetuum

This year I fulfilled a dream I've had for a long time now. Visiting the tiny island of Islay during the Islay Whisky Festival to visit the distilleries that have had me captivated for so long. And, of course, there was one open day that I was looking forward to the most. Yes, you guessed it - Ardbeg. I know they've been disappointing so many of...

Score 89/100