Ardbeg 1998 Almost There

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 25 Year Old Lord of the Isles

As it is my 50th review here at connosr, I decided I should choose a special whisky for the occasion. Ardbeg Lord of the Isles certainly fits that description. This is a fine whisky in almost every regard. Here are my notes. Nose: We start with peat, naturally. There are also some lovely dried fruit notes. There’s saltiness to this, but it’s not...

Score 94/100

Ardbeg 17 Year Old

They say love is illogical and fascination need not have a reason. I say they. I actually mean me. Early on in my journey as a malt nerd I decided that I would devote my irrational emotions to a little known distillery by the name of Ardbeg. It started with the 10. Then the Uigi. The Corry was followed by the Alligator and I began getting hooked....

Score 88/100

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