Ardbeg Young Uigeadail Committee Release

Ardbeg Wee Beasty 5 yo

Ardbeg has a new bottle of whisky in its collection. Its name is Ardbeg wee beastie 5 yo. I should be very happy, but I am a little dissapointed. It is an animal indeed. It is a very nice animal. It is not an alligator. It is not a beast at all. It is a pet on your lap. It purrs . It doesn't roar. It is not like Talisker Skye compared with...

Score 86/100

Ardbeg Alligator

My taste in Scotch tends to run to the Islays. But I generally shy away feom these “big” whiskies in the summer. I find the scent and taste of them lend them to winter drinking. The initial nose is one of peat, iodine, smoke and wood. A little mint creeps in at the end. On first sip, for a 50%+ ABV whisky, there is surprisingly little alcohol...

Score 96/100

Ardbeg BlaaacK Limited Edition

For Ardbeg Day 2020 the Islay distillery launched a sheep theme. Ardbeg claims to be very different from all other distilleries on the island and therefor calls itself the black sheep. Well, well, the boys and girls of the marketing department really earn their keep. Still, it is a very interesting release, as the malt got a finish on Pinot Noir...

Score 88/100

Ardbeg Uigeadail

This expression of Ardbeg is simply the best single malt Scotch I've had to date. It has all of the best attributes of typical Islay Scotches, but also has a uniqueness all its own that is a pure delight. The nose is peaty and smoky, with a hint of seaside air after a storm. The palate is complex and unique. There is definitely strong smokiness...

Score 96/100