Ardbeg 1975 27 Year Old Douglas Laing Old Malt Cask

Ardbeg Uigeadail

How does one even begin to review what is arguably the best single malt in the world from arguably one of the best distilleries in the world. Of course the nose is peaty and full of smoke! But what a brilliant nose. Underneath all the pettiness lies the sweetest, most delicious aromas of a citrus pudding. On top are the salty, iodine sea waves...

Score 96/100

Ardbeg Uigeadail

Nose: Obviously peat, distinctly Ardbeg. As I nose this I can hear the crackling of burning wood. Very elegant. After the first initial sniffs, a nutty sweetness arrives. Almond nougat, almonds sauteed in butter, grilled lemons, sea air, a hint of sweet tea. There's another bit of sweetness that I keep wanting to describe as meringue cookies. This...

Score 93/100

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 10 Year Old

I tasted this one over the weekend. Not a fan of the peated whiskies, but this one I could get use to. Nose: This one can fill a room with the smell of a camp fire. Good strong smoke scent. Taste: Very rich and full flavor with smoke and peat. There is a hint of sea salt. I was expecting a taste of iodine, but to my surprise, very little. Finish:...

Score 90/100