Ardbeg 1972 Cask #2780

Ardbeg 1990 Airigh Nam Beist

To me, the nose on this beats out Uigeadail; it's phenomenal. When this stuff fills your mouth...oh my gosh it's amazing. The peat smoke is tamed by lucious white chocolate, marshmallow, and sweet barley. The peat comes back a little bit after, then the salt, then the fresh vegetal finish. This isn't just my favorite Ardbeg, it's my favorite...

Score 95/100

Ardbeg Uigeadail

Ardbeg. This is known for being one of the peat monsters of Islay. I haven't ever tasted an Ardbeg, so this is my first introduction. I am very excited! The Ardbeg Uigeadail is non chill-filtered and bottled at 54.2% ABV, and is described by the distillery as being"a special vatting that marries Ardbeg’s traditional deep, smoky notes with...

Score 88/100

Ardbeg 10 Year Old

This is a very funny scotch. Incredibly powerful peat and smoke notes, and an oily mouth feel with a smoky finish. But what's interesting about it is that's *all* there is. As far as flavor profile is concerned, it's pretty thin. After that lead-in, you might think my overall review would be negative, but it's not. This is a really nice bottle, as...

Score 80/100

Ardbeg Uigeadail

A result of a visit to the whisky exchange shop in London (highly recommended if you're in town). The nose is what's fascinating to me with this bottle. Not the greatest nose ever but it hides it's character so well. You initially think you're sniffing a rich highland, Islay character is well in the back until it hits your mouth. Nose - Young,...

Score 90/100