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Мягкий сладко-дымный Ardbeg на сильно обожжённых бочках: сажа, зола, ваниль и цитрус, но короткое, слабеющее послевкусие. Приятный и опасно питкий, хотя простой; опытные ценят выше среднего, критики зовут переоценённым.
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В аромате — сладкая основа с ванилью, карамелью и зефиром поверх торфяного дыма, копчёные ягоды (клубника, малина), цитрус и мандарин, лёгкая перечность с гвоздикой; поначалу закрыт, но раскрывается в бокале, наращивая дым, сажу и золу «наутро после лесного пожара». Вкус сливочный, мягкий и заметно сладкий — молочный шоколад, кофе с молоком, мёд, варёные и засахаренные фрукты, умеренный перец и морская соль, обожжённое дерево; торф здесь тёплый и бархатистый, без привычной холодной «пепельницы с лимоном». Слабое место почти единодушно — водянистая, тонкая середина и короткое, суховато-зольное послевкусие, которое быстро выдыхается.
Опытные ставят преимущественно 86–87 и хвалят чёткий характер винокурни и сладость от бочек, но отмечают нехватку сложности и прямо проигрывают Alligator, Corryvreckan и Uigeadail; отдельные восторженные оценки до 90 называют релиз лучшим со времён Dark Cove за баланс сладости и обугленности. Рядовые ревьюеры дают более широкий разброс: от 89 за свежесть, гладкость и опасную питкость до 77–79 и 84 у тех, кому мешает химически-фиалочный тон, угольный торф или ощущение переоценённого хайпового розлива. При общей согласованности вокруг 86 расхождение сводится к оценке простоты и слабой середины: одни считают её приятной мягкостью, другие — недостатком тела и крепости.
Dris
87
17 nov 2021 11:07 pm
In my books, this clearly has been the best Ardbeg Day release for quite a number of years. Clear-cut distillery character, strong sweetness from the casks. Some ways it reminds me of when I first tried Ardbeg (ten). Tasted it h2h against the Alligator which knocks this one out cold, though... All-in-all this is a very enjoyable dram imo despite its lack of complexity
Archer
87
05 jun 2021 6:35 pm
Very nice on the nose, on the palate and in the finish, he runs out of breath too quickly. 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.
| Нос |
89 |
Subtly smoky and with a thoroughly fruity-sweet base. It seems a bit closed at the beginning, but it doesn't give the impression that it will stay that way. 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. Slightly peppery and with a pinch of clove powder, with bay leaves. Yes, it is becoming more and more intense in terms of aroma, a very nice development. |
| Вкус |
87 |
Very pleasant start, slightly creamy. The strawberries and raspberries on the nose, appropriately clear peat smoke, which, however, has nothing of the cold Ardbeg ashtray with the splash of lemon, which is otherwise quite common at Ardbeg, but it is warm and velvety. Milk chocolate, milk coffee, mild pepper. Unfortunately, it looks a bit watery and thin at the back - I had already written that he comes back with flavor, peat and pepper and teaches me better. |
| Финиш |
86 |
Just about medium length, dry and slightly ashy. Obviously he has exhausted himself a bit with the last kick on the tongue, because here in the finish he really kinks too quickly. Although delicious fresh strawberries, chocolate, honey and mild smoke, unfortunately it goes off too quickly. |
Dre73
86
29 jan 2023 2:26 pm
Pleasant whisky with especially in the nose a very sweet character. More smoky character in taste.
| Нос |
86 |
Sweet, vanilla, caramel, over a peaty smoky base. Fake leather, Scapino-effect. Even a candy-like sweethess now, and coconut. |
| Вкус |
85 |
Quite smooth, sweet smoke, caramel, vanilla, a little peach. Somehow a bit thin mouthfeel later on. |
| Финиш |
86 |
More smooth, only a little sparkle, sweet smoke, a little bit of ashy touch, wood smoke. In time, more and more powerful, medium long finish. |
Squinugie
86
06 jul 2022 10:09 pm
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
Andytka3
90
11 aug 2021 1:23 pm
1608) Ardbeg, Scorch, The Ultimate, Limited Edition, Fiercely Charred Cask, Fèis Ìle 2021 Plenty of hypes and story with catchy names, hopes this comes with desired quality than just another blah-blah.
Quak
86
02 may 2026 6:41 pm
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Kantenmechaniker
86
31 may 2022 11:35 pm
Totally tasty, very mild and sweet, could have a few percent more, but that's what the Committee version is for
zzqfyl
87
30 mar 2022 4:37 pm
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
olegborgol
87
09 jul 2021 10:02 pm
Sweet and smoky, quite drinkable, but liquid and the finish weakens. He can't keep up with Corrie and Guess
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
SCHREDDER
87
27 oct 2021 7:44 pm
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
ThorstenH
79
30 aug 2023 8:18 pm
Good to drink, alcohol is well integrated. The peat goes in the direction of coal. Must like. 71-80 – Fine, like to drink by time
нос 78 · вкус 78 · финиш 81
gaboruso
86
03 jul 2021 12:16 am
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
3_243F6
86
06 jan 2022 4:50 pm
wisekyofcourse
86
07 apr 2023 10:17 pm
nose: oily peat, gripping, lemony sour and sweet candies, cooked blocked: it's sweet, almost too reduced, very watery, but it doesn't scare the taste buds sweet, on cooked and candied fruits coming out of a bowl of jam the peat is not raised, a little tar but with morning dew which rounds off the angles, I would like to know the age account because it passes much more easily than the 5 year old from them; the fruits on the citrus fruits at first glance, the mandarin and a return of iodized smoke final: slightly spicy, peppery, peaty, also ashy, pressed and cooked citrus fruits, fairly long, monolithic finish. woody and malty finally.
DramSlayer
85
13 jun 2023 9:43 pm
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
pianoman
86
01 jun 2023 10:23 pm
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rolabob
88
20 jun 2021 4:28 pm
Astrid
85
09 feb 2022 9:16 pm
The dragon made a good impression. In some cases, however, not much grows there. Rather one to smell, not to drink. For the full review, go here: https://halbendrinks.de/2022/02/06/ardbeg-feis-ile/
нос 86 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
geriud
87
15 jul 2021 7:56 pm
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Stanzeflasche
89
13 nov 2021 1:22 am
On the first nose, vanilla and marshmallow, molasses, then the smoke is felt, charcoal, sooty, but also very subtle. Then iodine and peat come into play. It's very balanced, almost sweet, surprising from this distillery. It's very fresh, a little aniseed. Then it's this sticky marshmallow that comes back, it's very greedy, we lick our fingers. Vanilla cream, pistachio, chocolate shavings. Behind, you can smell the burnt wood, the day after a forest fire. Palate a little light, lemony, but unctuous, creamy, and quickly spicy, pepper and cumin, cloves, nutmeg, fine ashes. Bitter ginger, asparagus. Coarse salt. Peat passed through a flamethrower. Very long finish, lignite, we break our teeth on a piece of coal, sparkling water, cola, nuts, hazelnuts, cashews. It feels like a little electricity on the tongue, like when you lick the two poles of a battery. Slight bitterness. Yes, this limited edition is definitely the best since the Dark Cove. There is a nice balance between the very greedy side, and this charred shadow that we feel in the background. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2021/11/ardbeg-scorch.html
нос 90 · вкус 86 · финиш 90
HrvojeV
89
21 sep 2025 1:22 pm
VEF206
86
18 jul 2022 12:42 am
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
DistiLesha
86
07 nov 2024 9:25 pm
Wonderful whisky! Lives and changes, no new make or young breadiness, and that's worth a lot! By modern standards, this is a very good limited edition from Ardbeg! 22 21 22 21
WiltChamberlain
84
03 jun 2021 9:04 pm
Once again an overpriced, overrated hype bottling. At least better than the last 2 bottles.
Lu Cifer
86
24 aug 2021 9:56 pm
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
TechnOBY
86
21 nov 2021 11:43 pm
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
Tangtang_WhiskyYoda
87
14 jan 2022 1:16 am
rather closed on the nose but on the palate and in the finish the aromas are more varied, although unfortunately a bit too short in the finish.
| Нос |
87 |
rather restrained, smoke only comes through very subtly, a few citrus fruits and light fruits, sweet. After a while in the air, the intensity of the smoke increases a bit, but still looks restrained. |
| Вкус |
88 |
Very nice start, creamy, sweet and fruity with peat smoke, chocolate comes, honey, vanilla, light citrus fruits, and very light pepper. The overall impression is very soft and creamy, accompanied by the peat smoke. Very salivary. |
| Финиш |
87 |
here again the peat smoke, chocolate, honey, light citrus fruits, and the sweet fruits. Unfortunately, the flavors subside quickly and it shows up rather short to medium-long |
MAXOESI
87
18 feb 2024 7:32 pm
It would be awesome if the middle section was a little better. Very nice on the nose, smoke and wood. Watery in the mouth. The finish is smoky and long, tickling the tongue.
нос 88 · вкус 84 · финиш 88
dongolzo81
87
16 feb 2022 11:49 pm
Yes, he has ash and smoke. It's also an Ardbeg. In contrast to many opinions here, I do not feel these aromas to be above average for this distillery. I find the fruity sweetness unusual, but very pleasant. Already on the nose, the classic citrus and less typical peach aromas form a nice contrast to the smoke. It becomes even sweeter in the mouth, the nose is even more flowery with the palate full of aromas. Then a bit of dryness and more "Islay" at the back. A bit of raspberry pepper. Really successful.
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 84
Ninofdram
79
09 jul 2021 9:54 pm
Just not my cup of tea. Nothing I like in Ardbeg is represented in the flavour. The chemical flower/violet taste ruins it completly. The name Scorch made me expect a fierce and brutal dram but it's everything but that :(
нос 82 · вкус 76 · финиш 78
rvangerwen29
86
30 aug 2023 10:21 pm
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
Derufus
77
10 jul 2021 10:17 pm
нос 79 · вкус 76 · финиш 75
didi1893
89
03 jun 2021 4:26 pm
A really interesting and special Ardbeg! 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. Thanks to the extremely burned out barrels and the resulting smoke, soot and ash notes, the scorch goes strongly in the direction of the notorious alligator, although in my opinion it cannot quite hold a candle to the alligator. Thanks to its harmonious and mild nature, the Schorch immediately tempts you to take another sip or glass, which makes it damn dangerous ...
Daniel Hohleweg
85
15 jan 2022 10:03 pm
нос 86 · вкус 84 · финиш 84