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Зрелый, элегантный Ardbeg с приглушённым торфом и деликатным хересом; опытные хвалят баланс аромата, но сходятся с остальными в главной претензии — слишком сглажен и не хватает мощи за свою цену.
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В аромате виски раскрывается сразу при наливании: густой дымный торф с оттенком фруктовой древесины, землистые и хересные ноты, кожа, тёмные фрукты (малина, смородина), лакрица, анис, копчёный бекон, обугленное дерево, морская соль и ваниль; с проветриванием становится сливочным и уравновешенным, проступают изюм и абрикос. Вкус маслянистый и полнотелый, сливочный и сладкий, с чёрным перцем, копчёностью, смолой, красными фруктами и мёдом, но торф на языке приглушён по сравнению с ароматом. Послевкусие средней и большой длины, дымно-пепельное, солоновато-морское, с горчинкой цитрусовой цедры, дубом и развивающейся сладостью.
Опытные ревьюеры ценят прежде всего аромат и тонкий баланс торфа с хересом (примерно 70 на 30 в пользу торфа), отмечая заметную зрелость после 21 года в бочке, но нередко разочарованы продолжением: вкус обрывается слишком резко, торф теряется, а виски выходит чересчур воспитанным и гладким. Эта претензия — «вкусно, но скучно», элегантность вместо огня, «птица в золотой клетке» — сквозная и у опытных, и у остальных, и именно из-за неё высокие ожидания от аромата (около 90) снижаются во вкусе; отдельные авторы ловят посторонние ноты (сера, привкус «испорченной ветчины»). Оценки при этом плотно сгруппированы в диапазоне 85–92 с центром около 89, расхождений в цифрах почти нет — расходятся лишь в том, считать ли сдержанность достоинством или упущенной мощью, особенно с учётом высокой цены.
GLEN MAUR
90
05 may 2025 7:53 am
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
holborndrinker
86
01 sep 2025 10:25 pm
The nose promises a nice hit of peat, but the dram itself is quite refined to the point where I'm a little disappointed - I can almost still taste a Lord of the Isles bottle even though it's long since gone. Well worth trying nonetheless.
| Нос |
87 |
One of those drams where you can smell it as soon as you start pouring - a proper hit of smoky peat - thick, fruitwood smoke. A hint of gnger seems to sit in the background. |
| Вкус |
86 |
The mouthfeel is good with a nice bit of body - the taste starts well, but seems to finish quite abruptly - there seems to be plenty of fruit, the peat note is muted on the palate with the alchol providing a gentle warmth. A decent dram, but a little too well mannered. |
| Финиш |
86 |
Medium finish - the peat fades quite quickly, whilst a fruit note lingersfor a while - I expected a much more dirty dram based on the nose. |
JNuyts
87
15 oct 2025 5:02 am
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
GIORGOS
88
15 sep 2025 8:30 am
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
ThorstenH
85
11 mar 2025 9:32 pm
Great nose. But afterward, I miss a lot. Still, a very nice bottling. 81-85 – Wow, really good one
| Нос |
89 |
Deep earthy sherry notes paired with pleasant peat. Not a peat bomb, but a very good balance. Leather and a hint of dark fruits (raspberries?) |
| Вкус |
84 |
The peat takes center stage. A hint of tar. A little off-key. |
| Финиш |
83 |
The tar is also very present here. Medium length. A sweetness develops over time. |
dapoinbua
90
18 oct 2025 6:04 pm
нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
DramSlayer
89
22 may 2025 8:22 pm
нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
Sweetspot
88
02 jan 2025 9:29 pm
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
Luigisim
88
28 mar 2025 7:51 am
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
valasios
89
20 jan 2026 7:28 pm
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
HrvojeV
89
21 sep 2025 1:13 pm
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
Capodonich
88
27 feb 2026 10:30 pm
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
TKoolhaas
88
12 may 2026 5:45 pm
Beautiful deep copper/brown colour, little whisky clings to the glass. Side by side with the Y2K, or the 23-year-old Ardbeg aged in sherry casks. Most likely refill casks judging by the colour and evident in the aroma and taste.
Choas
90
13 apr 2025 12:57 am
The first time I tried it, the whisky wasn't very worthy of its €400 price tag. A month later, with a lot of air in the bottle, it's become such a beast. I upgraded from 89 to 90.5. The only criticism I can make is that it requires a rather large sip and is far too smooth for a €400 whisky. Very good!
| Нос |
90 |
Ripe, clear sherry content, the Ardbeg anise is delicate, herbal, sweet, caramel, berries, delicate acidity, currant, maritime, balanced, settled algae-ashy smoke, a really good showcase Ardbeg with noticeable age but still somewhat reminiscent of Caol Ila, becomes so wonderfully balanced and creamy with more air |
| Вкус |
89 |
Creamy, sweet, maritime, smoke, pebbles, then distinct herbs and anise, full-bodied, long transition with rising acidity, currants and some honey, |
| Финиш |
91 |
At the end, sour-maritime, ash in the mouth, currant, anise, slightly bitter, dryness, long-lasting, enriches, enormous salivation, therefore very drinkable |
robbert88
86
02 apr 2025 9:43 pm
The nose is amazing! Phenomenal and I expected to end up around 90 points. But there is an off-note in the whisky on the palate and the finish. After thinking about it for a while I knew what it reminded me of… rotten ham…
domani
88
11 apr 2025 7:33 pm
A beautifully mature Ardbeg, soft, silky, and expressive; although it seemed a bit reserved to me at first. I liked it better the second time I tasted it, with some distance. But one sample is certainly not enough for a meaningful review - April 5, 2025
| Нос |
88 |
Earthy and smoky, ground pepper, sherry is noticeable in the background but not the main character, berry fruit jelly or fruit mirror, mint, charred wood |
| Вкус |
89 |
Silky texture, black pepper, dry sherry, charred, smoking wood crown, pronounced viscous |
| Финиш |
87 |
Medium-long, smoky, glowing embers, ash, bitter fruit peel |
QQmubai
90
05 oct 2025 2:28 pm
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
junyvyao
89
14 apr 2026 6:25 pm
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
Whisky-Fancier
91
29 mar 2025 11:00 pm
нос 92 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
Gous
90
14 sep 2025 1:23 pm
нос 91 · вкус 90 · финиш 88
clyne_loganar
90
12 may 2025 2:31 am
нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
KIMCHIBaby
88
30 jul 2025 4:33 pm
A caged whisky Refined and elegant, but confined. Like a bird raised with care inside a golden cage, never knowing what it’s like to fly.
| Нос |
88 |
Campfire, Firewood, Licorice, Crab Apple, Cherry, Sulfur, Chocolate, Perfume, Raisin, Apricot “Heavy peat, subtle sherry” The sherry isn't as dominant as expected—more like peat 70%, sherry 30%. There’s that classic Ardbeg smokiness—burnt campfire, firewood—well-controlled and not overwhelming. Behind it, you get soft licorice, tart crab apple, and cherry. Hints of sulfur creep in, along with a faint perfume-y chocolate note. +) As it breathes in the glass, sherry notes like raisin and apricot become more pronounced. |
| Вкус |
88 |
Chocolate, Firewood, Campfire, Raisin, Sulfur, Mandarin, Caramel, Apricot, Mango “Delicious, but too well-behaved” Make no mistake—it’s tasty. Great balance, good complexity. But... it’s boring. The peat doesn’t pop, there’s no kick, no intensity. Feels like a version of Uigeadail with all the off-notes filtered out. Like it chose to be a safe second place, rather than risking a bold first. |
| Финиш |
89 |
Campfire, Firewood, Lychee, Raisin, Plum, Dark Chocolate, Oak “Tastes great… but there’s no thrill” Seriously, how do you make whisky like this? That’s a skill in itself. The finish is long, layered, and almost mathematically balanced. Peat, sweetness, fruit, sourness, bitterness—all in a perfect hexagon. But there’s no dopamine rush. It’s so quiet... almost like a whisky on mute. |
Sir Ardbeg
85
19 jun 2025 8:22 pm
Composed, unfortunately not matured.
Qiefangbai
89
05 may 2026 5:34 pm
| Нос |
89 |
The aroma is reminiscent of dried plums, Chinese herbal roots, soil, and smoked bacon. After sitting for a while, it develops notes of lemongrass and orange blossom, the smoked tofu flavor intensifies, and there are hints of cinnamon, bay leaves, and other spices, as well as aromas of baked wheat and vanilla sponge cake. |
| Вкус |
89 |
Orange juice and lemon sea salt accompany a rich smoky peat and damp ashtray notes. The mid-palate reveals distinct flavors of red fruit juices such as grapes and raspberries, along with some honey notes. The finish features cream, chocolate, wood, and haystacks. |
| Финиш |
88 |
Cream, firewood, tar, Chinese herbal roots, soil—oily and sweet. |
leejseo
89
01 jan 2025 11:35 am
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 89
MaltsofIslay
91
05 oct 2024 11:15 pm
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
manspear
89
24 apr 2025 10:06 am
Feels better in second try.
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
Peatyjohn
83
30 jun 2026 8:12 pm
A gentle Ardbeg, subdued by years in cask removing the punchy younger siblilings power with gentle elegance. Lovely nose, Soft peat rather than younger Ardbeg, more smouldering than explosive, Sea spray and Vanilla. On the Palate I get a oily texture, smoke is gentle : charcoal, ash, and sweet peat rather than raw bonfire, Citrus oils : orange , honeyed malt and subtle toffee, Gentle medicinal edge rather than sharp phenolic punch. On the Finish it’s Long, drying coastal smoke, Slight pepper, sea salt, and burnt citrus peel,Lingering sweet ash and oak spice Ardbeg aged elegance malt where peat is more subdued after 21 years in cask. This is , well not my go to preference Ardbeg which lacks the fiery punchy peaty flavours I’m used to in other Ardbegs. Unfortunately a forgettable experience for me.
Nikilema
90
18 feb 2025 10:32 am
нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
Ugedail
92
12 mar 2025 10:58 am
A delight! Great Ardbeg smoke, a subtle sherry note, and oily/creamy/fatty BBQ bacon, all at the perfect drinking strength. It's not cheap, but for a special occasion, you won't regret opening this bottle.
geo21220
90
15 jan 2025 8:52 pm
нос 91 · вкус 90 · финиш 88
Nomorewh
89
16 jun 2025 2:15 am
Chocolate, figs, smoked bacon, hint of ash, quite enjoyable
coldbear
89
26 jan 2026 2:29 pm
paaliversen
91
14 mar 2026 3:59 pm
really nice peat and smoke