Ardbeg 1998 Vintage Single Cask #1190

Ardbeg Uigeadail

This whisky is a truly humbling experience. In the words of Wayne and Garth, “We’re not worthy!” The only reason I’m cluttering up the board with yet another Oogie review is that I’m on a mission to review every whisky in my cabinet. And the only reason I’m doing that is just to do it. As there are plenty of reviews that provide the history and...

Score 96/100

Ardbeg 10 Year Old

Ardbeg is a wee Islay distillery that has risen to near legendary status, thanks in no small part to claims like this one of Jim Murray’s: “Unquestionably, the greatest distillery to be found on Earth.” (No hyperbole there, I’m sure.) To many, their 10 year-old is a benchmark peated malt Scotch whisky; much like the Lagavulin 16 year-old, the...

Score 86/100

Ardbeg 10 Year Old

A classic by all accounts, the Ardbeg 10 is a dram no whisky nut can dare miss. At £40 in the UK, consistent quality and deep complexity come at a price that won’t break the bank. This particular bottle had been open around a week. And i would like to pay particular attention to the beautiful light gold colouration of the whisky itself once...

Score 87/100

Ardbeg 1990 Airigh Nam Beist

750mL scored at a hole in a wall in Maryland for $130 a bottle. Alright, sounds good to me seeing that DC bottle shops will try to dupe you into paying $250 for a bottle of Supernova and $150 for a bottle of Corryvreckan. The Beast pours super pale straw with beads forming quickly with a swirl and thin, delicate legs. Nose is more Highland than I...

Score 90/100