/* hebrew */ unicode-range: U+0102-0103, U+0110-0111, U+0128-0129, U+0168-0169, U+01A0-01A1, U+01AF-01B0, U+1EA0-1EF9, U+20AB; Ardbeg Kelpie 2017 Release Limited Edition 750ML. The Ardbeg Day 2021 can come! Recently, a 1975 cask of Ardbeg sold for a record-breaking $19 million, so they must be doing something right in attracting a following. i like ardbeg but not as some see it as the best islay whisky. font-family: 'Open Sans'; This expression celebrates Mickey Heads' 13 years of leadership. The whisky was aged in first-fill and second-fill American ex-bourbon barrels to add a contrasting sweetness to the finished product. src: url(/fonts.gstatic.com/s/opensans/v34/memvYaGs126MiZpBA-UvWbX2vVnXBbObj2OVTSymu1aB.woff2) format('woff2'); font-family: 'Open Sans'; This new edition is illustrated in a 'heroic fantasy' universe where we find a dragon, Geoffroy of the White Hand (a knight linked to the founder of Ardbeg) and Shortie, the mascot of the house. Last year's bottling (drum) was much better. And that's right: after standing in the glass for a while, the peat puff attracts and becomes more intense, the fruits turn out to be smoked strawberries and raspberries. The nose comes across very fresh, maritime, slightly salty, decent smoke, sweet, dark chocolate, but not the very dark one, over time the chocolate gets lighter and it goes towards cocoa, a pinch of cinnamon, a very light note of glue, can also be a rather sour fruit, lime is above everything, the Ardbeg character is very clear, a few nuts appear, some pepper, raspberry, over time it becomes berry with a slightly effervescent sweetness, very nice nose, wow, nice start, exciting, full of character, sweet kick at the tip of the tongue in combination with an intense citrus note, chocolate, light roasted aromas, spicy smoke, some salt that with the sweet aroma keeps a fight for the tip of the tongue, good drinking strength, not watered down, intense roasted aromas on the back, lime, it becomes lighter, now the red berries are also coming through, ashy smoke fills the whole mouth and lasts a long time, While very tasty, the slightly higher abv version does have a bit more flavor. The nose is really impressive and complex, imk mouth is then only the back burner. The first in the series Ardbeg Smoketrails Manzanilla Edition marries whisky aged in the finest Manzanilla sherry casks and classic Ardbeg American oak casks. Something went wrong. Described as tasting like biting on a spiky ball, Ardcore is a dram that wears its heart on its sleeve its black heart! We use cookies to improve your online experience. font-stretch: 100%; The palate delivers notes of cracked pepper, ginger, clove liquorice, and dark chocolate, and vanilla. The Classic Cask 23 Year Old Caribbean Rum Finish Blended Scotch Whisky. Creamy amber shines reddish in the glass, a thick and oily streak adheres to the glass wall of my Premium Snifter. unicode-range: U+0301, U+0400-045F, U+0490-0491, U+04B0-04B1, U+2116; Drum is a an ex-bourbon cask matured Ardbeg which has been finished in ex-rum casks from "the Americas." The flavours are intended to evoke the "rumbustious revelry" that the distillery believe goes hand in hand with Ardbeg Day. And the biggest one of all? The nose starts off with sweet peat smoke, along with burnt wood, anise and sage. It is primarily at home in the bitter taste spectrum. the furthest distance from Islay they could find), Ardbeg's 2020 release hits the Vault.Thanks to Rober. The palate is layered with an oily mouthfeel and notes of sweet smoke, charred oak, licorice, and medicinal undertones. Notify me when this product is back in stock. Slightly peppery and with a pinch of clove powder, with bay leaves. How do you join that committee? With the second sip, the spiciness becomes even more dominant, but both the sweet aromas with vanilla extract develop longer at first and a light fruit such as lemon zest with a few drops of lemon juice becomes apparent. I'm not a big fan for sure. Looks like we don't deliver to that state. Ardbeg has long chosen the last Saturday of Islay's "Feis Ile" Festival of Music and Malt to celebrate, well, itself, by releasing a new, limited-edition "Committee Edition" single malt. font-weight: 400; These references and hyperlinks are included for information purposes only and are selected by Whiskybase B.V. in good faith. Vanilla cream, pistachio, chocolate shavings. A touch herbaceous. Apologies, we don't currently deliver to the . The result of a happy accident, this 13 year old dram is the delicious consequence of an. Distilled in 1977, it was matured for at least two decades, surviving the distillery's period of instability in the mid-1990s. The aromas from the Pinot Noir barrels immediately push forward and manifest themselves as blackberries, blueberries, black currants and black cherries. Ardbeg Ardcore Limited Edition Scotch Whisky. Add tasting tags by clicking the flavours you recognized in this whisky. But Whisky was distilled there long before that. I'm almost certain that Ardbeg counts on this temptation as part of its marketing strategy. font-display: swap; Dominated by peat, with smoke from an open fireplace and cured fish (mackerel & kippers) being the predominant flavours. Noch mehr entdecken: with water: nope, the malt is almost too watery anyway, very nice combination of red fruit (especially blackberry and black currant) and the ashy lemon smoke from Ardbeg, distinct sweetness without recalling liqueur, maybe a tick too watery, also a few oak flavors come in (cinnamon and nutmeg), toffee / Hazelnut, root vegetables (steamed baby carrots), sweet start with red fruits and citrus notes, ashy peat, subtle sea aromas, interesting sweetness, medium length, carried by the typical Ardbeg lemon peat, the red wine barrels only discreetly with some red fruits, subtle oak notes, which get stronger and also clearly dry at the back, it remains curry powder at the end (!! Very nice start, creamy, sweet and fruity with peat smoke, chocolate comes, honey, vanilla, light citrus fruits, and very light pepper. font-stretch: 100%; The more you spend with us, the higher benefits you get. At the first nosing, wooden smoke mixes with burnt wood tones and fly ash, grilled apricots and peaches are sweet and fruity, hints of wet herbs and juicy spices flatter the nose. Malt whisky is made of malted barley, and grain whisky uses other grains like corn or wheat. Thanks for subscribing and watch for your first newsletter soon! Create an account and indulge yourself in the world of whisky. The use of hyperlinks to (any page of) the website of Whiskybase B.V. is only allowed with prior written consent of Whiskybase B.V.. 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Personal information provided to Whiskybase B.V. via the website of Whiskybase B.V. or by email, shall be used solely for the purpose for which the personal data is provided to Whiskybase B.V., for instance the reaction to requests for information. Whiskybase uses external services to enhance the functionality of Whiskybase.com these external services are: - Google analytics for analytics- Mailchimp for sending our newsletters- Paypal, Multisafepay and Stripe for handeling Market paymentsYour personal data (collection, purchase price, tasting notes, reviews and checkins) are not shared with other companies and are securely stored in our database. Once again, I have an alligator in the glass, which could indicate that the scorch came from the latter of the gutted alligator bottling barrels. Most of the time, a whisky is blended from different distilleries hence the name blended scotch, but if a malt whisky is produced in a single distillery, we get something extraordinary called a single malt. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Seriously, not the kinda whisky I was looking for. Estimate. ULTIMATE Grated lemon peel, full of ashtray, coffee powder, pepper, paprika spice, some curry powder, dark chocolate. Bottle Deadline for March Auction: Monday20 March. The Ardbeg comes across as darker and earthier aromatically, as though filtered through composted autumn leaves, yet somehow more lifted, perhaps due to the sweetness. @font-face { font-stretch: 100%; A bit of raspberry pepper. Acidic, pukey, Ardbeg smells a bit like vomit, at least initially. The entrance and use of this website and these Conditions are governed by Dutch law. The Ardbeg Drum Limited Edition was first available in May, 2019. Lovely sea characters (kelp, sea salt). Size 750mL Proof 92 (46% ABV) *Please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary Inspired by the final day of the Feis Ile Festival, this unique Ardbeg gem is finished in ex-rum casks. I have aromas of marine peat smoke, bacon, creme brulee, vanilla and dark chocolate. } Ardbeg's annual limited edition release for 2022 has a punk vibe on the label, but the whisky inside the bottle is classic old-school Ardbeg. font-style: normal; In contrast to the previous year, Ardbeg finally delivers clean work with both the Committee and the Limited / General version of the Blaaack. Color Pale Straw. Great Ardbeg! @font-face { @font-face { Pleasant, warm peat smoke that easily plays around the fruit. Very burnt out, ashy, sooty, dirty, smoky. We can get you in touch with a broker looking for rare and expensive bottles of bourbon, rye, scotch, and wine. A beautiful Ardbeg that can finally convince with some quality again. is the Distillery's first whisky wholly matured in ex-rye casks. Ardbeg has been producing whisky for over 200 years (albeit with a brief period of closure in the 1980s). Rich & full. This block is only visible for Whiskybase members. After a while, a note of cinnamon will develop. 25th May 2021 Torres 30 Jaime I. For me, the maritime impression only arises in the empty glass. UNTAMED. 1975 700ml. A plasticky, Sunny D orange drink overtones to this. Plumes of fennel and pine billow up, leaving a long, lingering trail of carbolic soap, aniseed and leather. Very big on the mouthfeel but at the same time velvet-y and smooth. It's a shame, because what it delivered in the nose was very promising, even if it doesn't smell or taste like a classic Ardbeg. Sold Out. not as sweet as the nose would suggest, rather dry. for this whisky. unicode-range: U+1F00-1FFF; Ardbeg Dark Cove Committee Release (2016) Hammer Price: $398 at Whisky Auctioneer Sold: Jun. We use cookies to improve your online experience. Nose: Theres a moderate peat aroma when first smelling, showing a touch of sweet corn and iodine. for this whisky. Very aromatic. The malt is what defines its distinctive profile. font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; Fly ash, burnt wood, cold smoke in combination with peat fire end after a few moments in fruity sweetness, the fruity sweetness changes into sour citrus fruits from which sea salt and a stiff sea surprise dissolve Creamy and subtly smoky sticky peat and fading fruit aromas on the palate, caramel and toffee end in hazelnuts, salt and pepper still rest on the tongue in the form of pleasant sharpness. Inspired by the final day of the Feis Ile Festival, this unique Ardbeg gem is finished in ex-rum casks. font-style: normal; Really successful. A world away from Wee Beastie (82 pts. Ardbeg Hypernova Committee Edition 70cl 51% 190.00 SOLD OUT. This edition of Ardbeg Scorch will be available in the below countries if an exact date isnt specified, make sure youre a Member of theArdbeg Committeeto be kept up to date! font-stretch: 100%; src: url(/fonts.gstatic.com/s/opensans/v34/memvYaGs126MiZpBA-UvWbX2vVnXBbObj2OVTSumu1aB.woff2) format('woff2'); font-stretch: 100%; He can't keep up with Corrie and Guess. This highly collectible limited-edition bottling of the acclaimed Blue Label celebra Orphan Barrel Muckety-Muck 25 Year Old Scotch Whisky. Rear US Label - from TTB: Front w/box: search only ArdbegProject.com: We'll try that one as well, but let's start with the 46% release for us mere mortals. font-stretch: 100%; A total gimmick. Quite smooth, sweet smoke, caramel, vanilla, a little peach. As this dies down, a memory of freshly cut hay, a touch of silage and the tiniest hint of something savoury, like yeast extract or bread dough. Pepper, grated nutmeg, cinnamon and coriander. Due to state regulations, we cannot accept the return of alcohol purchased by a customer in error. Oily, meaningful with a cloud of sweet smoke and kite-charred oak. Each of the islands distilleries has a featured day during which they host tours, offer entertainment, and even release new whiskies. I haven't chased their annual limited releases for years now, and I can see why. An old limited edition bottling of 1977 vintage Ardbeg. 1608) Ardbeg, Scorch, The Ultimate, Limited Edition, Fiercely Charred Cask, Fis le 2021, N- Deep, thick and fat smokes allowing the juice honey dew melon, natural old herbs and fagara pepper to ooze through, before landed on bed of vanilla sponge. ), but overall the finish is a little too one-dimensional. font-weight: 700; Of course, we don't have to talk about the current price, far from good and bad. The ash and smoke initially dominate the finish. font-weight: 400; Compared to Uigeadail and Corryvreckan, it is much milder and smokier, of course a few percent alcohol is missing, although the unusually sweet and intense smoky note compensates for this. This Authors' Series is a range of limited edition and exclusive single malt whisky, created by the prestigious blenders and bottlers, Hunter Laing Ltd. Each whisky has been paired with a famous author, ensuring that the unique taste and . The finish is fairly long, creamy but yet refreshing, not as heavy as you might expect here. The aftertaste is clearly ashier. src: url(/fonts.gstatic.com/s/opensans/v34/memvYaGs126MiZpBA-UvWbX2vVnXBbObj2OVTSGmu1aB.woff2) format('woff2'); At first I get the typical peat, smoldering wood, ashes and even Wellington boots - all typical for . src: url(/fonts.gstatic.com/s/opensans/v34/memvYaGs126MiZpBA-UvWbX2vVnXBbObj2OVTS-muw.woff2) format('woff2'); Some people travel to Ardbeg along the winding road from Port Ellen. This doesnt hit you over the head with peat, but its certainly present. Includes 3 x 20cl Bottles: Ardbeg 10 Year Old - BIG. The finish isn't very long at all, especially not for a peated whisky. font-display: swap; Others follow their nose, their destiny or the advice of a good friend. Citicellar. /* cyrillic-ext */ This comes to us at 50.8% ABV. The berries underline the influence. } A whiff of vanilla. Calmly soft. iodine and liquorice. Whisky Ardbeg Ten Years Old Discover Our whisky Ardbeg has been called 'as close to perfection as makes no difference'. font-display: swap; Registered in Scotland, Company Number SC490586 and VAT Registration Number 197 5059 65. 2023 Whisky Auctioneer. An average good Ardbeg. Overall, I found the aromatics an unusual mix of savory and sweet. Usual Ardbeg smoky peat, underlying citrus, a little mint & menthol, and a little dark chocolate. Available at shop.ardbeg.com for 94 5.27.2020. Brandy Reserva de la Famiglia, Appleton Estate 12 Year Old Rare Casks Rum, Lyre's Highland Malt Non-Alcoholic Whiskey, Three Spirit Nightcap Alcohol Free Spirit, The Glenrothes 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Ardbeg Scorch Limited Edition Fiercely Charred Casks. font-family: 'Open Sans'; (92/23), P- Mouth-full of iodine and medicinal accompanied by maritime nuances, well rounded secondary coats of greasy burnt oak. With water, some chocolatey notes appear, along with a touch of engine oil. Cheers! Digestive biscuits. This vintage expression from Islay's Ardbeg distillery is a very collectable bottling. Just not my cup of tea. Unfortunately, he didn't leave a lasting impression. Right behind, you can smell burnt wood, the day after a forest fire. font-weight: 400; Its a quirky fact that Islay, with a population of just 3000, has more than 140 Committees. The finish is somewhat peaty again, but also very thin and short-lived. font-stretch: 100%; font-family: 'Open Sans'; It's set for June 4th this year, online and at the Ardbeg Distillery. For more information on Ardbeg Day and this release, head over to our FAQs. By using this site, you consent to this use as described in our Privacy Policy. . We value your Privacy and we will protect your personal information according to our. This edition of Ardbeg Scorch will be available in the below countries - if an exact date isn't specified, make sure you're a Member of the Ardbeg Committee to be kept up to date! 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