UNTAMED. Lots of Ardbeg peat but those dragon charred casks have softened it a little. The tides have turned. font-stretch: 100%; Eyes: Golden Scent Nose: Higher balance and softness than the regular version, slightly sour, salty, slightly fishy, plant ash, sea fish, cold jellyfish, some thick-skinned grapes, limes, black chocolate, and charred grains , Wood soaked in sea water, burning plastic bags, extinguished matches. A bit of raspberry pepper. Theres a savory quality not unlike Worcester sauce and roasted peanuts. It is primarily at home in the bitter taste spectrum. font-stretch: 100%; Size 700 ml 700 ml 700 ml 750 ml Bottle code L2380128 Barcode 5010494960600 Bottled for Ardbeg Day Added on 06 may 2020 1:51 pm by Tauti Photo by Bindy80 Average value 540.68 It was tasty but against alligator only to warm it up. Cheers! From the 1st November 2022: in person at the Ardbeg Distillery Visitor Centre and in most international airports globally. The latest permanent expression to join the Distillerys Ultimate Range. src: url(/fonts.gstatic.com/s/opensans/v34/memvYaGs126MiZpBA-UvWbX2vVnXBbObj2OVTS-muw.woff2) format('woff2'); Whiskybase B.V. is under no circumstances liable for damages of whatever nature, in anyway resulting from the use of this website or resulting from or related to the use of information presented on or made available through this website or damages resulting from the non-availability of this website. Its a quirky fact that Islay, with a population of just 3000, has more than 140 Committees. Already on the nose, the classic citrus and less typical peach aromas form a nice contrast to the smoke. Scotch is the most popular whisky in the world and is considered the king of them all! TBC (keep checking your Committee emails!) the first nose still looks out of round - fruit and smoke are separated - with more air it gets better - combines. The Macallan Triple Cask Matured 15 is a marriage of fifteen year old single malt aged in American sherry-seasoned casks Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of The Rabbit Blended Scotch Whisky. Once again an overpriced, overrated hype bottling. Ardbeg as I like it. Well let you know when we come to your state. the scent is intense with notes of soot and smoke followed by a touch of aniseed. Very aromatic. Rich & full. A total gimmick. In the end, however, the finish is surprisingly thin. Estimate. @font-face { Pinot Noir barrels from New Zealand and now Kiwi fruits: too obvious, my brain will surely play a trick). This doesnt hit you over the head with peat, but its certainly present. Peat passed with a flamethrower. This year, the event falls on June . 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. No, No, No, hardly recognizable as an Ardbeg. Firstly, I think the weak aspect is the palate - I don't seem able to relate to that. Whiskybase B.V. cannot give any warranty as to the timely receipt or processing of emails or other electronic messages sent to Whiskybase B.V. and is under no circumstances liable for damages of whatever nature, in anyway resulting from the non timely receipt or processing of emails or other electronic messages sent to Whiskybase B.V.. All intellectual property rights, including but not limited to, copyrights, trademark rights and database rights related to the information, text, images, logos, photographs and illustrations on this website and regarding the lay-out and design thereof are the property of Whiskybase B.V. and/or have been licensed to Whiskybase B.V. by the owner(s) of those rights. Bonfire peat smoke. sticky and sour. The finish isn't very long at all, especially not for a peated whisky. Delightful peat smoke aromas mingle with citrus notes and a creamy, oily sweetness to create a pleasant taste experience. Grey aftertaste like after a weak cigarette. Convinced me completely now. Very pleasing and tasty Ardbeg Smoky to drink Price fits ????. Malt whisky is made of malted barley, and grain whisky uses other grains like corn or wheat. font-stretch: 100%; Privat. There are 2 versions of this bottling. Nah you. Was hesitating for a while before I bought a whole bottle, glad I did. These references and hyperlinks are included for information purposes only and are selected by Whiskybase B.V. in good faith. The information on this website is composed and maintained with continuous care and attention by Whiskybase B.V.. Ardbeg is set to release its new Committee- only limited edition Ardbeg Fermutation from February 2022. Again a delicious Ardbeg for Ardbeg Day compared to the not so great bottlings before; would also be suitable for Ardbeg beginners, but the price / performance ratio remains problematic. This block is only visible for Whiskybase members. Not so pleasant fresh maritime, slightly salty smoke, sweet, slightly dark chocolate, peach, some cinnamon, cocoa, some pepper, nuts, sour, tart, slightly sweet chocolate, spicy smoke, a little lime, pepper, soft, light mint, yellow-fruity. 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. Discover a . Ardbeg has been producing whisky for over 200 years (albeit with a brief period of closure in the 1980s). Ardbeg 1977 Limited Edition Description. /* latin */ Provenance TEN Cask Strength Double Barrel Blasda Supernova 'Stellar' Supernova 2010 Alligator Galileo Ardbog Auriverdes Kildalton The Ardbeg Committee, with a worldwide membership of over 120,000 and counting. Ardbeg 2020 bottling. Earn up to 5% back on every order, enjoy flat rate shipping, and seasonal offers. Whisky Ardbeg Ten Years Old Discover Our whisky Ardbeg has been called 'as close to perfection as makes no difference'. The palate delivers notes of cracked pepper, ginger, clove liquorice, and dark chocolate, and vanilla. Citicellar. font-display: swap; unicode-range: U+0460-052F, U+1C80-1C88, U+20B4, U+2DE0-2DFF, U+A640-A69F, U+FE2E-FE2F; Ardbeg Time Machine (2000) Whisky Mag Forum (2008) Spirit of Islay Forum (2008) Binny's Blowout Sale (2009) Balvenie Vintage List; Islay Distilleries; . Each of the islands distilleries has a featured day during which they host tours, offer entertainment, and even release new whiskies. The aromas from the Pinot Noir barrels immediately push forward and manifest themselves as blackberries, blueberries, black currants and black cherries. A whiff of vanilla. Really successful. In the meantime, enjoy browsing our some very Spirited content! font-weight: 400; A bottle of Ardbeg Drum The Ultimate Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, a limited edition bottling released for Ardbeg Day 2019. There's a new-rubber-soles smell, as well as embers and wood smoke, but it's all very much in check and balanced with the fruitier notes. sales tax 1975 700ml Ardbeg 1975 Bot 1999 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky , 700ML , Scotland , 700 mL, 43% ABV PRO The distillery was bought in a joint venture between Hiram Walker and DCL in 1959, both intending to supply their blends. 499.99 499.99 - 499.99 . The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. rather restrained, smoke only comes through very subtly, a few citrus fruits and light fruits, sweet. Rather sweet peat smoke, some citrus fruit and some barbecue herbs such as rosemary, thyme, cloves and some bay leaf. The absolute nightmare for those who like it more flowery. Notes of charcoal and sweet smoke make up the nose on this bottle, while potent notes of aniseed and dark chocolate stamp this whisky out as one fit only for the most Ardcore of fans. On to the palate, good ol familiar Ardbeg with the sooty peat, but this time it doesnt get too overwhelming but definitely packs a mouthful. Feels very lush as it coats the palate, as expected, its as heavy on the palate as it looks when your swirl it around. This 13-year-old peated single malt was the result of an unplanned experiment that caused the longest fermentation in Ardbeg's history. Rich coastal influence lined with dark spicy liquorice candy. Though not my cup of tea, theres plenty to appreciate for those that enjoy dark malts and earthy aromas. Some people travel to Ardbeg along the winding road from Port Ellen. Has addictive potential :-). The pleasant sharpness slowly spreads throughout the mouth and lines the palate with cozy warmth. This year, the Distillery is resurrecting the island's carnival traditions. no sales tax applies. I particularly like the way the distillery character is played here, this shifting between berry fruits from the wine barrels and lemony Ardbeg ashtray. (91/22), F- Long, rising warm smokes with juicy fruits, as well burnt citrus peels, ashy and pickle dry. According to interview with Dr. Bill Lumsden on 'one nation under whisky' podcast the scorch was matured on the same casks used for the Ardbeg Alligator (refill of course). (91/22), F- Medium long, ginger and rye spicy mouthfeel, well salted chewy peat with drying tart citrus peel and spicy nuttiness. Please note: Due to the various ages of bottles and their seals, condition of liquid is at the buyer's discretion and no claim can be lodged against failure/leakage in transit. Described as tasting like biting on a spiky ball, Ardcore is a dram that wears its heart on its sleeve its black heart! Ardbeg Ardcore Limited Edition Starting at $171.99 Size 750ml, bottle Enter your address to check prices and delivery options near you. cold ash. unicode-range: U+0000-00FF, U+0131, U+0152-0153, U+02BB-02BC, U+02C6, U+02DA, U+02DC, U+2000-206F, U+2074, U+20AC, U+2122, U+2191, U+2193, U+2212, U+2215, U+FEFF, U+FFFD; font-family: 'Open Sans'; In the meantime the whole Wine-Cask finish bottlings get on my nerves. There are five whisky regions in Scotland (six if you count the not officially recognized Islands), and each of them produces spirits with unique properties and distinct tasting notes. @font-face { iodine and liquorice. While the palate couldn't quite follow in its footsteps, overall that leads to a really good rating. We'll try that one as well, but let's start with the 46% release for us mere mortals. All rights reserved. Dominated by peat, with smoke from an open fireplace and cured fish (mackerel & kippers) being the predominant flavours. Check out our impressive selection of scotch whiskies, find your new favorite in the Top 10 scotch whiskies, or explore our treasury of rare & hard to find scotch whiskies. And let's don't forget that, sheep population in New Zealand outnumbers human population . Digestive biscuits. The lack of depth in the Ardbeg warehouses following the Glenmorangietakeover in 1997 made finding a core-range for the distillery a challenge. Palate: This is sweet and delicate on entry, with an oily texture and moderately rich body. It is a global. In a first for the Distillery, we have taken Ardbeg single malt from ex-Bourbon casks, rested it awhile in ex-rum casks from the Americas, giving usArdbeg Drum. Very, very tasty, the Pinot Noir comes through. font-family: 'Open Sans'; Whiskybase is founded in 2007 with the goal to create the biggest resource of whisky information in the world. Very weird, with a bit of mosquito-spray in the palate. Fairly straightforward with sooty peat and peppery oak. font-family: 'Open Sans'; Powerful start, a little sharpness, smoke, subtle fruitiness, a little salt, black pepper, tobacco. unicode-range: U+0301, U+0400-045F, U+0490-0491, U+04B0-04B1, U+2116; Tried a dram in a local whisky bar. Using someone else's notes / reviews to claim points. Time helps a bit with the nose, leveling out the eucalyptus bitterness, but the end result is an oddly wine-y Ardbeg that IMO has gained from the casks a character not entirely of Scotch whisky, and certainly not Ardbeg. As I have stated on the other review, Ardbeg went all the way to New Zealand to acquire Pinot Noir wine barrels! Ardbeg 1977 Limited Edition was in urgent demand when it appeared in 2001 as it was a limited edition of only 2400 bottles released gradually up to 2004. Ardbeg Scorch is a limited-edition release that was bottled in 2021 to celebrate Ardbeg Day 2021 which took place on June 5. He can't keep up with Corrie and Guess. How do you join that committee? Caskers Rewards is our way to reward your loyalty. These conditions apply to the use of this website of Whiskybase.com. Intense sweetness kick at the beginning (cherry, pear). We use cookies to improve your online experience. Ardbeg Drum Limited Edition Winning Bid: 113 Currency Estimate Important: Currency exchange rates are constantly changing; this feature is to be used as a guide price only. Our whisky wizards have been hard at work, chanting incantations and conjuring spirits, concocting one of the Distillerys most fantastical whiskies yet. 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