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Since its establishment in 1815, The Ardbeg distillery has been on a tumultuous rollercoaster ride of ownership changes, closures, and reopening. Stability was only achieved relatively recently, when the ailing distillery was purchased in 1997 by industry giants, Glenmorangie. The subsequent years have seen the distillery's popularity swell, with fans enticed by the signature style of tarry, sooty ...
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85 / 100 · Based on 3 published reviews.
This 14-year-old Scottish Islay single malt pairs a strong peat character with raisins, vanilla and oak. The darker fruit and oak notes give it some balance, though the bitterness and spice sound like a fairly bold combination.
WeekendRadio23 SeptMineral peat, with raisin depth.
halfmoonwren30 AugThe sweet raisins and vanilla give the heavy peat something to play against, while the notes also point to bitterness and a forceful, spicy finish. That contrast sounds appealing to me, though the ashy peat and bitterness keep it from seeming especially easygoing.
