Aaron Tan

8.9

What a monster! I'm pretty sure that's the reaction Ardbeg was looking for when they crafted this whisky (that name!). Similar profile to the 10 year old (bacon and cigar), but with the smoke character dialled way up. So much so that it drowns out everything else, even when water was added. The finish was a little harsh for me and definitely more unctuous than the 10, courtesy of a rather textural body. Interesting whisky, but not one I'd reach for. Definitely getting a better picture of the Ardberg signature at this point.

NB: Interestingly, it made a great 1:1 mixer with the Coal Ila 12, pulling out lots of marine and earthy flavours. — 4 years ago

Bromento Mori

9.5

Yes it’s stonefruit, yes it’s floral, but, savage reaches of wicked time, it’s saline like Caol Ila—the honey’d richness of bandaid funk. Gorgeous, brave, & sneaky-big. — 6 years ago

Jim Weaver

9.2

Nice full bodied red. A lot going on here, dark berry, black pepper lavender to the nose. Pepper and dark berry continues along with dried herbs, thyme and a cocoa finish. Paired with grilled lake salmon. — 7 years ago

K J

9.0

Really peaty and Smokey — 4 years ago

Ichiro Kawachi

9.4

Only 3,000 bottles released of this 22 yr Feis ILA 2018. Sherry cask. Spices, caramel, pear smoke, iodine — 6 years ago

andy

8.9

ヘザーハニーにて。カリラ赤色飲み口お上品 — 6 years ago

Ichiro Kawachi

9.2

One of 276 bottles filled. Peat smoke — 6 years ago

Christine Speidel

9.2

Amazing, smooth and complex. JVES loved it — 6 years ago

Matt LeQuelenec

9.3

Actually it was the 35 year old....whatever — 6 years ago

kjcjapan

9.2

Smooth with a bite at the finish. Nice creamy vanilla nose. Surprisingly light. — 8 years ago