Ardbeg Almost There 2007

Ardbeg 10 Year Old

I re-read a review I posted in 2013 wherein I gave this fine whisky a low score. I was new to Islays. As is nearly always the case, persistence paid off and now I am an almost exclusive Islay drinker and there is just no going back. Ardbeg 10 year is a wonderful flavor explosion.

Score 93/100

Ardbeg 1998 Renaissance

It felt to me a little bit that Ardbeg was starting to run away with itself a little bit...hard being a fan of whisky when your favourite distiller releases twenty-five million different bottles (approx.). This cask strength is good work though. NOSE: I reckon it zesty rather than lemony and i get something burnt at distance, coal and wood both....

Score 90/100

Ardbeg 1974 signatory Distilled 22.3.1974, bottled 6.4. 1998, Casks 662 & 1034

Color: Golden hay. Nose: I know Olden days Ardbegs are not as peaty and biting as nowadays Ardbegs, So i was not expecting a peat blast, ok? It’s not a 2009 corryvreckan, but some peat is to be expected, right? Well, peat , but gentle due to the age i assume, and the 1974 profile... some fruity notes as well : i am getting some wee pears and...

Score 90/100

Ardbeg 1815

It's been exactly one day since I've been back after spending almost ten days on Islay for the 2016 Feis Ile. It's a massive re-adjustment, I tell you. I was there last year as well but for half the amount of time and it took me almost six months to recover. Lord only knows how long I'm going to take this time around. Add to the fact that I went...

Score 94/100