Ardbeg Drum

Ardbeg

WB 84.6 624 оценок 46.0 %vol 700

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Ardbeg Drum — это релиз Ardbeg Day 2019, выдержанный в бурбонных бочках и дозревавший в ромовых бочках. Отзывы расходятся: часть дегустаторов отмечает удачное сочетание дымного характера Ardbeg с тропической сладостью, другие считают виски молодым, простым и разочаровывающим.

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В отзывах Drum описывается как ограниченный релиз Ardbeg Day 2019, созревавший в бурбонных бочках и финишированный в ромовых. В аромате чаще всего упоминаются дым, торф, тропические фрукты (ананас, банан, манго, цитрус), ваниль, травянистые и смолистые ноты. Во вкусе — сладкий торф, дым, солёность, специи (перец, имбирь, гвоздика, мускат), ваниль, банан, ананас, иногда шоколад и лакрица. Финиш в большинстве описаний средний или короткий, дымный, иногда с сухостью и горечью. Мнения заметно расходятся. Одни называют виски приятным, сбалансированным и удачным примером сочетания духа и бочки, где ромовая сладость дополняет, но не перекрывает характер Ardbeg. Другие считают его молодым, тонким, простым и «скучным», с коротким финишем, слабым влиянием ромовой бочки и завышенной ценой; некоторые прямо называют его разочарованием. Несколько отзывов отмечают, что ромовый финиш проявляется скорее в сладости и тропических фруктах, чем как отчётливый ромовый характер.

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Paedi75 Expert Junior 85 06 aug 2023 7:13 pm

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 83

Kantenmechaniker Connoisseur 87 30 aug 2025 12:30 am

I have nothing to complain about, the rum fits well and the Ardbeg character comes through well, unfortunately a bit thin in the mouth at the end

cachalot14 Connoisseur 87 14 dec 2025 3:23 pm

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

feolai Connoisseur 84 16 feb 2026 2:59 am

Very good!

нос 83 · вкус 85 · финиш 83

Louisvandermeer Expert Senior 83 17 jul 2026 2:28 pm

Nothing extraordinary, but just tasty. Nothing to complain about.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	82	Scents of peat smoke, pineapple, molasses, and lime juice greet you. Alongside these, a hint of freshly cut grass and very old (damp) cigars. Not exactly inviting.
Вкус	84	It has a fair amount of body and is pleasantly smooth. You get flavors of sweet peat, smoked bacon, and oak spice. There are also notes of lime zest, pineapple, and a hint of black pepper.
Финиш	84	Medium-long, with a fair amount of peat smoke, liquorice, and dark chocolate.

Iron133 Member Senior 81 18 sep 2019 9:30 am

нос 80 · вкус 82 · финиш 81

Hvdree Connoisseur 84 26 oct 2019 8:52 pm

нос 86 · вкус 84 · финиш 82

Malthead19 Connoisseur 84 04 feb 2020 4:54 pm

classic typical Ardbeg, edgy, strong and smoky, this slightly increased sweetness gives it a really tasty character, think there are better but definitely worse ARDBEG-DAY bottlings

claymore84 Expert Senior 80 15 apr 2020 5:45 pm

Tasted during Feis Ile 2019.

нос 81 · вкус 80 · финиш 80

Issie Connoisseur — 16 aug 2020 11:44 am

K C Wong Expert Senior 85 21 nov 2021 11:41 am

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85

Ugedail Expert Senior 90 22 aug 2025 12:44 pm

For me, the low ratings fall under the category of "everyone has different tastes." I love this whisky. Ardbeg smoke and the distinctive pine/fir notes, with a strong sweetness. Great whisky.

mr.p9 Expert Senior 82 04 jun 2019 9:18 am

нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 80

Peiler Member Senior 79 01 aug 2019 7:51 am

This is not a bad whisky at all. It is okay and yes there maybe some fruity notes, that let you think there has been some contact to former rum-cask. A slight and short contact. Short is the keyword for this Ardbeg: Seems to have been generally matured only a short period of time. Too short to be a good Ardbeg. Nose is okay: some typical ardbeg - peat smoke, slightly fruity (citric), but chilling. Taste is first fresh, then a little alcoholic , coming to slight fruity and chocolate notes. But nothing special at all. The Finish is one of the shortest of all Ardbegs I've had so far. Some smokey dryness over and out gone in seconds. Overall this Ardbeg isn't a bad Whisky, it's simply a boring one. Way too boring to be a good Whisky or a good Ardbeg. The only outstanding thing about this whisky is the outrageous price for this average Whisky.

нос 81 · вкус 80 · финиш 75

Dr.Ago Expert Senior 95 11 oct 2019 5:45 pm

Very fine

GIORGOS Connoisseur 85 12 nov 2019 8:45 pm

нос 86 · вкус 84 · финиш 84

domani Connoisseur 82 07 dec 2019 7:37 pm

The nose wins even if the Rumfass brings no added value. The palate is determined by bitterness and it lacks aromas and spiciness but where should it come from. One of the worst Ardbegs for me so far - 06.12.2019

mandragoru Connoisseur 84 02 jan 2020 11:14 pm

нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 84

Dris Connoisseur 83 15 jan 2020 2:46 am

нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

mema82 Connoisseur 86 16 may 2020 12:24 am

schengel10 Connoisseur 84 07 nov 2020 9:23 pm

Sorry - but I am immensely disappointed - the drum fits seamlessly into the series of Perpetuum, Auriverdes and Kelpie. Certainly a good malt - but for around € 100.00 .... [Color] = a (light) white wine.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	83	cold smoke, peat, sweetness, vanilla, fruits (lemons, lime);
Вкус	84	Sweetness, creamy vanilla, oily, fruity (citrus, tropical fruits), pepper, ginger, cinnamon, and above all a lot of smoke (the rum barrels give off the sweetness?)
Финиш	84	a good medium-long finish, smoky, sweet, fruity;

jazzvilly Expert Junior 86 24 may 2021 4:10 am

kloss Member Senior 95 02 jun 2019 8:28 am

ARDBERG Connoisseur 85 02 jun 2019 1:14 pm

The streak of downgrading Ardbeg with yet another uninspired Feis bottling continues. Nothing to write home about, other than saying, I won't pick up a bottle. Sad. Very sad.

нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 81

Achany Connoisseur 89 03 jun 2019 12:19 pm

yeah, I admit ... I am biased. I do like rum Barrels quite a lot. nosing brings a lot of bananas, sweet Tropical fruit, only slight hints of smoke. on the palate there the fruity sweetness is accompanied with a salty, peaty note. some spices and herbs, just lovely. Only the finish is way too short. Fine expression of Ardbeg, not typical. Tasted and bought at the Ardbeg Day on Götzis, Vorarlberg

нос 92 · вкус 91 · финиш 85

markjedi1 Connoisseur 82 13 jul 2019 7:30 am

Pineapple Because the Grooves was such a pleasant surprise – after a few less exciting Ardbeg releases – I decided to give this new Ardbeg Day 2019 release a try: the Ardbeg Drum. Without further ado… Surprisingly green, herbal nose on young, broken twigs, a full ashtray and lime juice. Then comes some pineapple followed by sweet and sour peat. The floral note first becomes bigger, only to be replaced with more fruit like apricots and green banana. But in all honesty: I am not impressed. The palate is much more interesting. Nicely round and oily, honeysweet on vanilla and crystal sugar, pineapple and peach, lime and ashes. That is joined by feisty pepper, brackish water and nutmeg. Ginger and a hint of cinnamon follow. Nice smoke development, but it is not a peat bomb (nor should it be). It’s nice to find the sweet and salty notes vying for attention of your taste buds. The finish is somewhat short with some sweet vanilla and sea salt. The smoke has long ago left the building. Well, this is a very ordinary Ardbeg in my book. In that case, I’ll have another bottle of the Grooves (or any of the standard range for that matter). Around 135 EUR.

ARRANTHONY_PRIVATE Connoisseur 85 21 apr 2020 9:49 pm

нос 84 · вкус 86 · финиш 84

peatbogger Specialist 69 24 may 2020 11:59 pm

When it comes to Ardbeg my latest purchases have been the TEN in special tins, the Warehouse and the Dog bone. Yea, I'm a sucker for "collectors" packaging, but It's at a good quality/price ratio, have been pretty consistent lately, and I don't mind having a few extra go-to basic bottles. Having tried some of the latest specials at festivals I have found them disappointing and expensive. So don't even ask what made me go for this one. Someone have rated this 100, and another one has taken time to rate all realeases 94. Of course without a word of explanation. I dear to strongly disagree, and at least you can read why.

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Нос	74	Very little Ardbeg on the nose, actually very little Islay. Let's not hold that against it, let's just say it's not what is expected from the distillery. It's gently peated, and there's also some plain smoke. But it's dominated by tropical fruit, most likely from young rum casks. I love the tropical fruit notes that can be found in the likes of Old Pulteney, and it works well with the lightly salty maritime character. However, the fruit in this one mixed with peaty smoke is totally clashing. The box says "ripe banana". Sure, there is banana, but it's not just ripe, the smoke makes it appear rotten. The pineapple is pretty off too.
Вкус	68	The arrival is initially OK, but that's where it ends. There's a short moment of sweet peatyness. But it turns almost immediately close to tasteless and watery. Then a sudden attack of just weird wood spice. Again refering to the box that says "fragrant pine resin". Have they used pine wood casks? Because that's what it tastes like, sticky astringent pine resin. I have never encountered a whisky so indecisive and unbalanced.
Финиш	64	There are remote notes of fruit in the finish. Mainly sweet banana. It can be noticed while struggling to get rid of the sticky resin. The warmth of the spice would have been nice if it wasn't so darn dry. The fact that I spent £100 on this bottle will haunt me long after it is empty.

lustaufwhisky Expert Junior 86 27 may 2020 10:11 pm

Nose: At the beginning a bit grassy with a little unripe banana. The peat smoke is there immediately. Now it's the sweet fruits like pineapple and peach that I notice. Citrus fruits, especially lime and some herbs, also come into their own. • • Taste: A strong smoke note paired with exotic fruits takes some getting used to, but it works. I also find brown sugar, vanilla and lime before the cold ash appears again. Finally there is nutmeg and clove with a pinch of salt on top. • • Outlet: Dry and smoky with tar.

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 86

the_muskox Expert Senior 85 29 jul 2020 3:32 pm

Tasty! The rum influence is obvious, but not so heavy as to de-Ardbeg the whisky. I really like the tropical and floral notes the rum finish has added. All in all, for me at least, it doesn’t fall too far behind the Committee release. It’s missing some of the complexity and density that comes with the higher proof, but this is a very good whisky in its own right. Nose: Wow, it almost smells like that Ardbeg pina colada I had just had. Lots of pineapple and coconut with very Ardbeg-y green-wood-and-earth peat smoke. Honey, banana, and ham, as well as salt and a bit salty sea breeze. Some perfumed herbs in there too. It’s sweeter than the 10, but not quite as sweet as the An Oa (which I had alongside my first glass of Drum). Palate: Medium-light body. Arrives with a hit of earthy-sour peat smoke, followed immediately by pineapple, honey, and floral sweetness. Some salted crackers, nutmeg, macadamia nuts, and lavender, before a hit of black pepper and more peat smoke. On the back end is rich tobacco leaf and some cured-meat funk. Finish: Smoky-sweet. The tobacco develops into dark chocolate. More sweet pineapple and coconut. It gets a bit sugary here, bringing to mind powdered-sugar-covered donuts. A mulchy earthy note on the back, along with barbeque smoke.

thebonewolf Expert Senior 81 18 jan 2021 6:49 am

The finish is a bit better than the rest and got this just into the next threshold of scores on my scale. Without that pleasant creaminess it loses a lot of charm.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	80	Smoke, lime, citrus, mezcal/tequila.
Вкус	80	Creamy banana, smoke, lime.
Финиш	84	Smoke, salt, banana, maybe pineapple (a creamier kind of pineapple, not sharp, maybe a bit like a piña colada without being so sweet).

valasios Connoisseur 82 22 feb 2021 1:32 pm

нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 80

mnljng Expert Senior 83 04 apr 2021 10:49 pm

нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 82

clyne_loganar Connoisseur 86 17 jul 2024 9:53 am

нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 85

wisekyofcourse Connoisseur 87 17 jul 2019 11:36 pm

sweet peat with a back woody and spicy molasses rum.

нос 85 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

Islaywolf Expert Senior 87 10 aug 2019 12:30 am

нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

peated way Member Senior 92 27 aug 2019 2:53 pm

An exciting unusual Ardbeg - and still a clearly Ardbeg. The rum barrels are discreet enough to please and the Ardbeg smoke is clear enough for the typical distillery character. Currently my very own favorite Ardbeg ;-)

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Нос	92	Typical Ardbeg smoke from the beginning. Vanilla cream, ripe pineapple and a scent of banana (almost like HIPP banana puree for babies). Dominant in the nose is the sweetness, the smoke wide, but subordinate, and a touch of salty sea air.
Вкус	93	Creamy soft on the go, sweetness like honey with a few crumbs of sea salt. Candy, then ash and some pepper. The smoke needs something until it blooms, he brings back to vanilla and again the banana porridge. A Roman note can be guessed in him if, then only very late to the departure. Overall, very mouth-filling.
Финиш	91	Long, the sweetness and the smoke mix, on the palate. A few bitterness, cold fire. The sweetness becomes more dominant on the palate with each sip, the smoke in the finish.

Nikilema Expert Senior 84 02 oct 2019 9:29 pm

Where was the Rumfass please? What sucked barrels (sorry for expression) were used? The Rumfässer have felt left no lasting impression and the "spirit" not helped to fly to unimaginable heights! A pity, I really expected more!

rolabob Connoisseur 86 18 oct 2019 8:49 pm

нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 85

Indianerhäuptling Connoisseur 87 24 sep 2020 7:53 am

нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87

novachenko Expert Senior 84 03 jun 2021 8:34 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	85	Peat and fresh grass from the start. Once you get used to it there are some fresh fruit, malt, a bit of spice. Can't tell it's very complex
Вкус	84	You can feel it's quite young. Nice taste of peat and farm. Not too fruity, just a gentle hint of fresh fruit
Финиш	84	A bit more alcoholic finish than I expected. Spicy, a bit dry, not too long except the peat

Baanaanaabob Connoisseur 81 01 sep 2021 5:30 pm

Weak and green

zzqfyl Connoisseur 87 30 mar 2022 4:33 pm

нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

SYMUE1 Expert Junior 95 22 oct 2022 8:40 am

Wedox Connoisseur 85 12 aug 2024 9:51 pm

Thermidor Connoisseur 79 01 feb 2026 11:35 am

We are going deep into Whisky Lake 2.0 today, maybe all the way to the bottom in more than one way, so I best put on my atmospheric diving suit. The exact depth is 15 Ardbeg limited releases in one go, with a current 10yo (83 pts.) as the benchmark. Yes, I have written my last will and testament. The lineup from the newest to the oldest bottling is: Smokiverse (81), Spectacular (82), Heavy Vapours (77), Ardcore (76), Scorch (83), Blaaaack (81), Drum (79), Grooves (80), Kelpie (83), Dark Cove (84), Perpetuum (80), Auriverdes (83), Ardbog (87), Galileo (85), Alligator (88). Compared to my previous scores for the bottles I've already tasted, only Auriverdes felt a bit better this time than the first time I tried it many, many years ago. Unsurprisingly, both myself and the tasting panel voted Alligator, Ardbog, and Galileo as the best three. For me the bottom of the barrel was Ardcore with its offensive blandness and youth, but the whole tasting panel voted it the 2nd worst in the lineup, disliking Heavy Vapours even more. Thanks for the tasting, Maija & Pete!

thijs100 Connoisseur 86 04 jun 2019 3:24 pm

For those willing to shell a few extra pounds/euros/dollars, this is a nice variation on what modern Ardbeg has to offer.

wisekyofcourse Connoisseur 87 06 jun 2019 11:04 am

"Sad. Very sad." !!! let's say what the other distilleries are looking for, to diversify!

Harvey Expert Senior 82 15 jun 2019 6:21 pm

Very sweet on the nose. Quite nice mouthfeel, very creamy and smooth sweetness. Nice smokiness. Short finish. Slightly better than Kelpie. Tasted side by side.

Quercus Expert Senior 87 27 sep 2019 10:04 pm

нос 86 · вкус 89 · финиш 87

JacobaEd Connoisseur 86 02 oct 2019 9:45 pm

нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 86

Dhugal MacArdry Expert Senior 87 23 aug 2020 12:16 pm

нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 84

Stanzeflasche Connoisseur 87 12 dec 2020 1:37 am

Granular and vegetable peat. Prickly grasses on muddy gravel. Thick, suffocating smoke. Oily and black earth. A light net of citrus stuck in a coal trap. Over the minutes the sweetness of the rum comes to light, but it remains discreet. Then a certain balance is achieved, between the lemon and the peat. On the palate, sweetness quickly overtaken by fairly strong spices, ginger, coriander, white pepper. Citrus zest. Beautiful, very charcoal finish but quite short. Mandarin. To my knowledge, this is the weakest limited edition from the distillery. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2020/12/ardbeg-drum.html

нос 88 · вкус 85 · финиш 87

pfaffri Member Senior 43 24 may 2021 3:58 pm

Disappointing

Ghoustbuster Expert Junior 82 26 sep 2022 10:25 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	85	peat, wet soil, lemon pie, pear and pineapple cider, lightly perfumed, dusty, bon-pari sweets, little bit kersey
Вкус	80	plump, warming, slightly spicy, mineral, spiced, dry, smoked
Финиш	80	middle duration, mineral, dry

Klexx Connoisseur 85 06 jul 2023 3:29 pm

нос 86 · вкус 84 · финиш 84

TimkoT Connoisseur 84 08 apr 2024 6:40 pm

нос 86 · вкус 83 · финиш 83

axanderpamm Expert Junior 81 09 dec 2024 11:25 am

Disappointed is not the right word for me to describe this whisky. I understand what many write. That they miss the kick of Ardbeg. Often they refer to the 10 year old iconic version. To my mind this is comparing apps with pears. Ardbeg is a beast in itself. It stands apart from the big boys but certainly does not have followers from the first hour. Sometimes I wonder if they try too hard to prove themselves. As if every bottling is a child's drawing. Look what I made! You can't get mad at them when you keep up the status they once were. But I fear they are increasingly missing the mark. Which is a shame in my eyes. Yes this whisky is good for me. Don't get me wrong. But the biggest problem I have with it. Is that it seems rushed. Made for the festival. This could have been an exceptional gem if the timing of the cask had been better. The finish is definitely there. Plenty of rum and green bananas in this dram. But the bourbon cask quickly takes over. Which is a shame. I wonder if, for the price they are currently asking, you wouldn't be better off with a bottle of Mescal?

MAXOESI Connoisseur 86 10 feb 2025 3:33 pm

нос 88 · вкус 86 · финиш 84

wisekyofcourse Connoisseur 87 01 jun 2019 10:51 pm

exit 2019! Rum cask in finish!

GLEN MAUR Connoisseur 82 02 jun 2019 9:27 pm

нос 82 · вкус 81 · финиш 82

Whisky_Momente Expert Senior 84 05 jul 2019 11:18 am

нос 82 · вкус 87 · финиш 83

Rien Connoisseur 83 20 jul 2019 11:33 am

нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 82

Teresa Expert Senior 82 21 nov 2019 11:10 am

нос 84 · вкус 82 · финиш 80

Mr. D. Expert Senior 83 04 jul 2020 9:25 am

нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 82

Whisky_Newbie Newbie 87 10 nov 2022 9:00 am

Let’s see. Ardbeg 10 is one of the first dram that got me into whisky so hope this one won’t disappoint! Nose: 88 First is the rhum obviously quickly followed by a nice vanilla custard/ banana smell on a firm see breeze background. Then suddenly the peat shows itself with a strong barbecue note! Everything interplays very nicely. I like it! Taste: 87 Strong tar to start things off but quickly fades. Then again the see breeze background sets in and remains firmly there all along. Nice and gentle spices (4 berries pepper?). And a clear sucrosity all along. No burn/ bitterness/ over woodiness whatsoever. Finish: 85 Pretty short on see breeze and soft spice. Overall feeling and enjoyment is up there! There is the pure Ardbeg spirit and no over woodiness at all which we could have feared. This was from a sample but with the tendency of Ardbeg to evolve very well in the bottle once open I might grab a bottle one of these days!

Thoma Connoisseur 85 06 jul 2023 9:34 pm

нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 85

WaltFebby Expert Senior 83 16 jun 2024 5:43 pm

нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 83

Rivage Expert Junior 87 22 sep 2024 4:07 pm

bl0wb4ck Expert Senior 85 05 jan 2026 3:37 am

A rather unique Ardbeg Open Edition, but it doesn't quite ignite. The rum finish is most prominent on the nose, and on the palate it complements the standard Ardbeg sweetness quite well. Nevertheless, most other limited editions are superior; in my opinion, rum finishes and Scotch don't harmonize particularly well.

нос 84 · вкус 86 · финиш 86

Archer Connoisseur 83 15 jun 2019 10:28 pm

Unfortunately, the "Limited Edition" with 46% does not make it any better than the Committee Release. One tastes Islay, one finds Ardbeg, but all in all, the whisky looks very young, uninspired, arbitrary and - yes, that too, unfortunately - boring.

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Нос	82	The first nose, association: green. Freshly peeled branches, still immature, green banana, just mown meadow. Lemon juice. Cold peat smoke, overflowing ashtray.
Вкус	83	Mild, slightly oily onset. Quite strong, dry smoke that immediately engulfs the entire tongue. Lemon drops, canned pineapple and peach. Herbe herbs. Salt, tar.
Финиш	83	Dry, short to medium long. Liquorice, citrus purifier, tar, dark chocolate.

dramark Expert Senior 85 24 jun 2019 11:20 pm

нос 88 · вкус 86 · финиш 82

Georges Connoisseur 89 28 dec 2019 9:25 pm

Limited release voor Ardbeg Day 2019. Matured in ex-bourbon casks, finished in rum casks.

Igitor Connoisseur 82 31 dec 2019 6:52 pm

Unfortunately disappointing

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	85	Citrus, ash, tar, pale
Вкус	83	Light lemon peel, cold ash and a few missing notes
Финиш	77	So short that after swallowing it is gone. frightening

Ficelli Connoisseur 84 31 jan 2021 7:16 pm

нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 82

MLE Connoisseur 87 07 mar 2021 6:27 am

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

WaltFebby Expert Senior 83 05 sep 2023 6:36 pm

нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 84

birkzehn Connoisseur 86 28 jan 2026 11:08 am

нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 87

Peatyjohn Expert Senior 88 01 jul 2026 6:55 am

A light but fruity and punchy Ardbeg, with a satisfying mix of flavours layered over the distillery’s trademark peat. The rum cask complements the spirit well, adding sweetness and tropical character without overwhelming the distillate. It perhaps lacks a little depth and intensity for my palate to score any higher, but it remains an excellent example of spirit and cask working in harmony. A decent Nose, Aromatic with classic Ardbeg peat smoke, Pine resin, Sea spray, Grilled artichoke, Sweet vanilla, Bright tropical fruit. On the Palate it has Oily texture, Sweet smoke, Smoky bacon, Peat ash, Coal tar, Barley sugar sweetness, Coconut, Smoked herbs. For the Finish, Long and drying, Campfire smoke, Clove and cinnamon, Tangy fruit syrup, Lingering peat ash All in all a successful unique and enjoyable SR from Ardbeg. Hope to see more rum cask strength versions in future.

Dagobert Connoisseur 81 16 jun 2019 9:34 am

нос 84 · вкус 81 · финиш 79

LordIslay Expert Senior 88 18 jul 2019 9:45 am

нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

gaboruso Connoisseur 85 31 aug 2019 11:58 pm

нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

mds51 Connoisseur 85 28 sep 2019 5:57 pm

нос 89 · вкус 83 · финиш 82

Igitor Connoisseur 82 31 dec 2019 6:52 pm

Unfortunately disappointing

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	85	Citrus, ash, tar, pale
Вкус	83	Light lemon peel, cold ash and a few missing notes
Финиш	77	So short that after swallowing it is gone. frightening

rpvdwel Connoisseur 84 09 may 2020 4:58 pm

нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

lumminator Expert Junior 77 18 mar 2021 3:01 pm

A stale Ardbeg, or maybe ..., seems to be one. Unfortunately not one that suits my taste. Is an Islay and that's it. Not worth the money.

нос 81 · вкус 77 · финиш 74

Pater_Erison Expert Junior 88 11 may 2023 5:50 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	87	Fresh, Rum mixed with fruit juice. May be pineapple, mango and orange.
Вкус	88	Sweet and fruity. Vanilla. Gentle peat.
Финиш	88	Long. Smoked fruits, charcoal.

Hegu Connoisseur 73 12 aug 2023 2:26 am

Ardbeg finished in a rum barrel. Ardbeg day 2019.

mynappa Expert Junior 85 17 jun 2019 3:20 pm

Color: Dark gold

ctu Connoisseur 85 01 nov 2019 1:30 pm

Barely rum, but significantly overpriced simple piece.

karloff Connoisseur 55 28 jun 2020 12:15 am

I have tried a few Rum cask finishes and they have all been shite. Why bother, it doesn't bring anything to the party. There seems to be a lot of people slagging this whisky off yet still give it points in the 80's the mind boggles. This was a sample courtesy of peatbogger.

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Нос	50	This smells a lot stronger in the sample bottle than it does in the Glen Cairn glass. You can smell peat smoke but very little else. The sweaty socks have just been washed. Struggling to find anything else, as Stan laurel once said "that's it, there isn't anymore, that's my story and I'm stuck with it "
Вкус	60	This just tastes like a very basic run of the mill Ardbeg. I can't find the rum cask influence anywhere. If I was tasting this blind I wouldn't have a cat in hells chance and neither would anyone else for that matter. Maybe a Clairvoyant could make contact " rum cask are you there? Is anyone there "? There is something in the taste and I think it's erm erm no it's gone. Again this isn't a terrible, terrible whisky as far as a basic Ardbeg goes but if you are looking for a whisky with rum cask influence forget it.
Финиш	55	A medium finish with your basic Ardbeg ending. What else would you expect.

Youngone Expert Senior 84 07 sep 2020 3:23 pm

нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 83

wbarchive_526950 Connoisseur 86 20 nov 2020 5:11 pm

quite a pleasant smoker. Not particularly complex, but definitely not bad either. Easy to drink

robbert88 Connoisseur 80 10 mar 2021 8:22 pm

I am a big ardbeg fan but this one is a real shame .... just not good.

Fight65 Connoisseur 86 21 mar 2021 2:18 pm

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

Igor_Gudimov Expert Senior 86 30 apr 2021 3:45 am

Simple, but still balanced

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Нос	86	Soft fruity ashy smoke
Вкус	87	Creamy sweet, spicy, dry ash smoke on the back
Финиш	86	Long, ashy with some fruity notes

DramSlayer Connoisseur 85 13 jun 2023 9:35 pm

нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

Firefly113 Member Senior 86 22 aug 2026 1:12 pm

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Нос	84	Gouache, cream, pineapple, banana
Вкус	87	Lots of iodine, banana, gouache, smoked fruits, peat smoke
Финиш	87	Medium, developing creaminess and iodine, smoky.

Pollenflug Expert Senior 81 06 jun 2019 10:50 pm

Help Ardbeg ...

нос 82 · вкус 81 · финиш 79

Ketilskau Expert Senior 85 31 jul 2019 8:55 am

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Нос	84	A light nose, less peat and umph than you usually get from a Ardbeg, some sweet notes from the rum cask influence.
Вкус	86	The impression from the nose continues. A lighter taste than usually, less peat also and some added sweetness. It seems quite young and lacks fullness and strength. A refined Ardbeg, but also a bit boring.
Финиш	85	Medium to short finish with the same notes as on the palate.

Mapl Connoisseur 83 10 oct 2020 6:52 am

нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 82

Whisky Hamster Expert Senior 84 10 mar 2021 1:44 pm

Rumors say you can tickle out the rum cask with much, much time and patience and pleading and a few drops of water. For all those who are looking for a distinctly rum-influenced malt, better look elsewhere. And for those who like the Drum just like it is (without rum), why not buy an older Ardbeg TEN instead for a third of the cost? :-)

Whiskywiseguy Expert Junior 86 26 jan 2022 2:49 pm

WhiskeryTurnip Connoisseur 72 06 jun 2022 5:05 am

It is as if someone tried to slap me but totally whiffed— all I feel is the breeze. That is how I might describe the experience of this dram. It was much more subtle and quiet than I expected. I really enjoyed Ardbeg’s 2018 Limited Edition, Grooves, it was just right up my alley. The red wine and heavy char produced a rich and pleasant dram, two words that I would not use to describe this one. In addition to Grooves, I also really enjoyed Glenfiddich’s Fire and Cane, another vatting of peated malts (and unpeated in that case) with a finish in South American Rum casks. I was really hoping that Drum would fall somewhere between these two excellent bottles— combine the great mouthfeel and intensity of Grooves with the wonderful combination of peat and fruit in Fire and Cane. I hoped it would be the perfect marriage of these two drams, elevating the experience of peat and rum to another level.

glenrob Connoisseur 84 12 jul 2022 11:05 pm

нос 86 · вкус 83 · финиш 82

Daniel Hohleweg Connoisseur 81 09 aug 2022 6:17 pm

нос 82 · вкус 82 · финиш 80

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