Ardbeg Batch 1 That Boutique-y Whisky Company

Ardbeg 10 Year Old

First bottle of Islay, reviewing after having it a week and and a dozen drams. Love the bottle, screams "I am Scotch! drink me!" Color is very pale and heavy. Nose: First sweet brine, salted nuts, butter-cream, malt and a little pear. Very pleasing Taste: As soon as it hits the tongue sweet butter-cream up front turning into a smooth,...

Score 90/100

Ardbeg Uigeadail

How does one even begin to review what is arguably the best single malt in the world from arguably one of the best distilleries in the world. Of course the nose is peaty and full of smoke! But what a brilliant nose. Underneath all the pettiness lies the sweetest, most delicious aromas of a citrus pudding. On top are the salty, iodine sea waves...

Score 96/100

Ardbeg Uigeadail

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 89/100

Ardbeg Corryvreckan

This was the second dram for our Ardbog Day 2013 celebration. We paired it with steak and eggs (a poached egg split over rare filet mignon). Color: reddish gold Nose: It always seems somewhat closed to me initially, time and persistence pay off though, salt spray, hay bales, hint of lime, peat smoke, earth, rubber, pencil eraser (the pink one),...

Score 94/100