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Мягкий, но мощный островной торфяной Ardbeg с дымом, золой, лимоном и барбекю; вкус сам по себе почти всеми хвалится, но опытные ревьюеры возмущены ценой безвозрастного релиза на фоне Uigeadail и Corryvreckan.
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В аромате — плотный дым и зола, морской ветер, водоросли, соль и копчёный бекон, с охлаждающим ментолом, лимоном и лаймом, а также нотами аниса, лакрицы, мёда, земли и горького миндаля; часто отмечают закрытый, сдержанный старт, который заметно раскрывается со временем. Во вкусе — сухой лимонно-зольный дым, торфяная сладость, барбекю и копчёное мясо, дёготь, чёрный и белый перец, имбирь, а рядом карамель, марципан, молочный шоколад, миндаль и красные яблоки; послевкусие среднее или долгое, сухое и зольное, перечное, с оттенком апельсинового мармелада или цитрусовой цедры, хотя нескольких смущает, что оно чуть слабее аромата и вкуса. Хвалят за то, что напиток попадает в фирменный стиль Ardbeg, соединяя старую и новую манеру, за насыщенное, но не чрезмерное торфяное тело и питкую крепость; критикуют за молодость, простоту и малую вариативность, а некоторые считают его заурядным островным виски без оправдания ажиотажа. Главное расхождение задают именно опытные авторы: их оценки сдержаннее (80–92) и упираются в неадекватную цену безвозрастного релиза, тогда как менее опытные ставят выше (вплоть до 96), реагируя на сам вкус; несколько ревьюеров отдельно отмечают, что Committee-версия по содержимому неотличима от обычной. Разброс оценок умеренный, основная масса держится в диапазоне 88–91, при общей согласованности вокруг «очень хорошо, но переоценённого».
alex..w..fan
88
12 sep 2022 10:56 pm
21 22+ 23 22 88+ Soft smoky delicious whisky! Ok, there is a suspicion that my sample did not live up to the testing a bit, but there is still a feeling that this is a Beautiful tender story from the island of Islay!
Baanaanaabob
88
31 aug 2019 12:37 pm
Nice ardbeg but the price is ridiculous compared to uigaedail and al
GLEN MAUR
88
06 nov 2011 11:34 pm
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 89
Archer
90
19 mar 2017 9:34 am
Hits the Ardbeg style very nicely without just copying it.
| Нос |
90 |
A cool, strong smoky note. In addition, the refreshing wind from the sea, seaweed, salt. Removes the smoke from a ship's diesel engine. smoked bacon. Cooling menthol, lemons and limes. |
| Вкус |
91 |
Dry and lemony smoke. ashy. Toffee, marzipan and milk chocolate. Ginger. almonds. Smoked bacon again. Red apples over time. Above all the smoke and flakes of ash. Barbecue feeling. |
| Финиш |
89 |
Medium to long, dry and ashy with a dollop of orange marmalade. |
kanpai79
90
27 oct 2024 2:38 pm
нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
Kantenmechaniker
92
27 jun 2022 11:39 pm
I wrote the notes for the general Alligator release some time ago. You can definitely see parallels, but also differences, which could also be attributed to the shape of the day and experience. Is it actually known whether there is actually exactly the same whisky in the bottle? The alcohol strength would also speak for it, but of course it can only have been set that way. In any case, the Committee Alligator is great too, although I can't quite keep up with the enthusiastic 93P I gave the regular Alligator here.
robain
80
02 apr 2017 5:47 pm
So not worth the price of 3-4 corryvreckans. i would never buy this over a couple of ugea & corry's Tasted through a sample. How can any of you pay 400$ for a NAS whisky?? Go for Cory or Uieg!
нос 83 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
markjedi1
84
02 may 2012 8:53 pm
Like said, this was a very hyped release and it is more than good, definitely on par with the Rollercoaster. Bill Lumdsen also dropped hints that 2012 might see a Committee Release in 2012 of something he described as the Son of Alligator. Hmm, I wonder what he means by that? I am looking forward to it.
Cast Olila
88
15 may 2012 10:31 pm
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 89
AH Whiskyvitrine
89
16 apr 2017 12:46 am
нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 91
karloff
96
01 mar 2015 3:46 pm
This was a big surprise off my wife, a big fan of peaty whisky and a big fan of Ardbeg. I wish I could afford to buy more of their stuff so this is a rare treat. This is five star whisky and I really enjoyed every single drop of it. Absolutely Awesome.
нос 98 · вкус 99 · финиш 97
Segens
90
05 nov 2015 6:47 pm
A very good Ardbeg I simply love their style. It is a bit a mixture of the old Ardbegs (before 2005) and the new ones. I realise the evolution in between in this dram :-) If I would have a bottle I would not open it but I am happy that I had the possibility to try it. Thanks!
DistiLesha
85
09 sep 2024 11:00 pm
A very ordinary Islay by Ardbeg. What's the hype? The taste is concentrated, round, warm, but young and not very varied. 21 22 21 21
granella2003
94
26 mar 2013 11:41 pm
TKoolhaas
89
13 may 2026 9:49 pm
Side by side Alligator and Alligator Committee release, no difference in ABV, no difference in colour, and in my opinion, no difference in content either!? Why then a different label? Could it have been a marketing trick? What a delicious drinking strength, whether perfect or not. It is something from every angle: full, intense, soft, and subtle. The fact that you could buy this for around €80 was truly insane. What a whisky, perhaps the best Speciale release I have had to date. I think this is partly due to the fact that I have a strong preference for Bourbon cask maturation, especially New Oak!
| Нос |
89 |
Ardbeg peat, anise, honey, earthy, bitter almond, blueberries, licorice, raisins, grated orange peel, |
| Вкус |
89 |
Nice firm body, less fruity than the nose suggested, heavy peat, anise, honey, raisins, barbecue meat, tar, black pepper, |
| Финиш |
90 |
Quite peated but not over the top, Damn what a finish, peppery, ginger, anise, vanilla pods, tar, oak shavings, on the late finish some subtle lime zest, extinguished wet campfire, |
GLENRIGI
91
30 mar 2023 1:53 pm
нос 90 · вкус 92 · финиш 90
larswehmeier
86
23 may 2018 9:26 pm
Not complex or particularly varied but simply delicious.
Albaron
91
05 may 2022 11:40 pm
Very complex, but also young and fresh, quite simple. But the flavors change strongly and quite quickly, very unusual and complex.
WHISKYEUROPA2009
94
01 sep 2022 12:31 pm
... one of my favorite and fastes bottle kills ...
нос 94 · вкус 95 · финиш 94
mmaclean
88
17 dec 2011 4:18 am
This was very allocated here in the states. Originally I only could receive one bottle from Del Mar Wine.com however now it is in stock and is readily available to purchase. I love this Islay because it is powerful in the beginning and tappers off nicely to a sweet vanilla finish.
Dram_Whisky
89
15 sep 2024 5:19 pm
нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
junyvyao
89
27 feb 2026 2:39 pm
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 89
rickypeng
89
28 apr 2026 9:36 am
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
Szymski
90
27 jan 2024 7:56 pm
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
lucero
88
01 feb 2021 12:22 am
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
Furtia
88
03 dec 2012 1:27 am
нос 89 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
Ivynor
89
12 jun 2013 7:09 pm
A little better for my taste than the "classic" version of the Alligator, which I found too alcoholic and grilled. Good product, however below Corry or Uigeadail.
jam_liang
89
05 mar 2026 7:15 pm
It has all the essential sensory qualities of Abe, and even surpasses them. The aroma is rather closed and restrained before the cup is fully opened, but it becomes much better afterwards. The aroma and palate offer an exceptionally delightful island peat flavor experience. The only downside is that the finish is slightly less satisfying than the aroma and palate. Overall, it's definitely worth a try for those who enjoy Arbeloa.
| Нос |
89 |
The aroma is relatively understated and mild, reminiscent of charred wood, white paper ash, caramelized bacon, and oxidized apples. A deep inhale reveals hints of mothballs, freshly dried seaweed, and rust. |
| Вкус |
89 |
The first taste is Abe's signature peaty sweetness, followed by hints of lemon cream, pomelo pulp, white pepper after chewing alcohol, nutmeg, and root vegetables that slowly emerge. |
| Финиш |
88 |
Medium to short, predominantly peaty sweetness, with a hint of inkiness. |