Ichiro Kawachi

9.4

Blend of new oak , PX sherry and bourbon cask. Ardbeg smoke still present, but they rounded out the rough edges. Kelp/iodine/dash of konbu dashi. Lingering notes of apricot and maple syrup. — 6 years ago

Marcus Pollack

9.5

Very peaty, campfire smoke hits the nose immediately. There’s a hint of raisin and some tar, then a long saline finish. One of the best Islay’s I’ve had. It is a beast; consider yourself warned if you prefer a lighter or fruitier flavor profile. — 7 years ago

Jay Kline

9.1

A new expression from Ardbeg. Band-Aid. Baking spice. — 8 years ago

Ichiro Kawachi

9.1

Aged in bourbon and oak cask. Iodine, chocolate over seaweed. Very maroyaka for Ardbeg — 8 years ago

Frank Kuo

9.4

Concentrated caramel note, round peaty flavor, desserts like flavors. — 9 years ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.0

Aged in Ardbeg barrels. Intense stuff! — 10 years ago

Jill Barclay

9.1

Great smokiness was an adjustment from my go-to Balvenie but not un-welcome. This gift will greatly improve my fall. — 10 years ago

Matt Nicoletti

9.2

Ardbeg Drum. Sweet, smokey, floral, pineapple nose. Peat, liquorice, and vanilla notes. Ends with a long lingering flavors of peat and spice. A mellower Ardbeg, but still quite delicious! — 6 years ago

with Camilla

Matt Nicoletti

9.5

Really amazing caramel color with slight hints of burgundy. Typical smokey nose with sweet notes of vanilla and popcorn. Tastes like smoked pear candy. Really unique Ardbeg! — 8 years ago

Eric Breece

9.5

That is not a typo, limited release of Ardbeg. Very boggy. :) — 8 years ago

Gary Westby

Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines

9.2

Round three of peat treatment- now daily thanks to the good advice of Henrik . Can a cold survive a bear and a supernova? We'll see. This is a solid, overproofed comity release with excellent high toned Ardbeg peat. In the toddy it is the clear winner- lighter, more focused, and full of healthy, germ fighting peat. — 8 years ago

Paul T HB

9.5

Time to get serious 💪 — 9 years ago

Ichiro Kawachi

9.6

They smoothed out the raw edges. Sea spray, seaweed on the nose. Barreled salt herrings. Spices and cloves in mouth, yet smooth for all that. Lingering smoke. — 10 years ago

Ichiro Kawachi

9.3

Blast of peat / approaching Ardbeg level / sensation of sitting next to hearth in some crofter’s sod house — 7 years ago

Knutte Stenberg

9.0

Väldigt fyllig, torr, stark men avmätt rökighet — 7 years ago

Yuri

9.5

Soooooo delicious!!! Peaty but smooth and mild. I love this💕 — 8 years ago

Phillip Antley

9.0

So much peat and smoke. Also more subtle grassy notes and earthy sweetness. Super light-bodied. A great Islay scotch. — 8 years ago

Gary Westby

Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines

9.3

We'll see if my cold can stand up to this Ardbog toddy! I love a dram of the old peaty in my medicine, and I cherish my 10 too much to mix it. The bogs big peat is perfect with clove, lemon, cinnamon, honey and hot water. As Liam Clancy said "you don't need the clove, you don't need the hot water either!" — 8 years ago

Jim Westby

9.0

Ardbeg, pushing the definition of Scotch. A bit of a jumble, and very strong. Maybe I'm just not ready. — 10 years ago

with Gary

Jim Westby

9.4

Explosive! — 10 years ago

with Gary