Ardbeg 1975 Connoisseurs Choice Gordon & Macphail

Ardbeg 1999 Galileo 12 Year Old

A while back Ardbeg released a new limited edition bottling called Ardbeg Galileo. It was a 12 yr old whisky aged in first filled ex bourbon casks and ex Marsala casks from Sicily. It was bottled at 49% ABV. OK now that the technical stuff is out of the way let's get to the nitty gritty. This was a massively anticipated release from one of the...

Score 92/100

Ar2 Elements of Islay

nose: intense smoke,sugared almonds,caramac palate: Big smoke and sweetness,not complex but very enjoyable in its simplicity finish: Goes on and on and on comment:recomend this and the rest of the elements range cl1,lp1,lg1,ar1 to any islay fan you wont find a more intense range of islays anywhere,great fun to drink.Watch out for the port ellen 2...

Score 95/100

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 Alligator

This is, in my opinion, the last of the good special release Ardbegs. I haven't cared much for the stuff that came after like the Day, Galileo and the AuriVerdes - though I quite liked the Ardbog for some reason. Unashamed in it's approach it is brash and hard hitting but if you look close enough has a gentler, softer side to it as well. The...

Score 93/100