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Ardbeg 08-year-old

Ardbeg

WB 86.4 1570 оценок 50.8 %vol 8 лет 700

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Отзывы об Ardbeg 08-year-old for Discussion расходятся: его описывают как дымно-торфяной, солёный и маслянистый виски с цитрусовыми и травянистыми нотами, но часто упоминают молодость, простоту и завышенную цену.
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В большинстве отзывов профиль описывают как дымный, торфяной, солёный и маслянистый, с цитрусовыми, травянистыми, ванильными, медовыми и иногда шерри-нотами, а также оттенками золы, дёгтя, шоколада, кофе и специй. Крепость 50,8% нередко считают хорошо интегрированной, финиш — от среднего до длинного, иногда сухим, вяжущим или горьким. При этом часть дегустаторов отмечает «сырой», молодой характер, меньшую сложность, слабо выраженный для Ardbeg дым и отсутствие заметного влияния шерри, тогда как другие, наоборот, ощущают шерри и красные фрукты. Мнения о качестве и цене прямо противоречивы: одни называют виски гармоничным, интенсивным и удачным молодым Ardbeg, сравнивают его с десятилетним или ставят на уровень Uigeadail/Corryvreckan, хваля соотношение цены и качества; другие считают его одномерным, «лишним» в линейке, разочаровывающим, плоским, с горечью, овощными или резиновыми оттенками, и предпочитают более дешёвый Ten. Отдельно звучит критика завышенной цены, перепродажи дороже розничной и хайпа, а также замечания о затхло-древесном оттенке, ухудшении после окисления и сомнениях в оправданности релиза.

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Kantenmechaniker Connoisseur 88 05 mar 2023 1:40 am
Wow, rarely drank such a lemony Ardbeg, it's fun, with light notes of sherry, goes well and is delicious, the 8 years suit it well
kilevink Member Senior — 08 mar 2023 10:55 pm
Sooty and nice Ardbeg.
VashalmeN Expert Senior 84 19 mar 2023 11:49 am

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GLENRIGI Connoisseur 87 30 mar 2023 1:47 pm

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Monte Gehro Connoisseur 84 01 apr 2023 11:46 pm
Yes, that can be discussed. Young and strong, without missing notes, the depth is still missing a little.
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Нос85Immediately dry aromatic smoke comes out of the glass. The alcohol stings clearly. When the nose has gotten used to both, there is a mixture of light fruits (ripe apple), some vanilla, grain, beet sugar.
Вкус84Surprisingly mild and creamy at first for an alcohol content of 50%. The smoke is there immediately, dry campfire, plus a nice malt sweetness. Fruity notes of apple again, plus some pear. The alcohol is clearly noticeable, with tingling on the tongue.
Финиш82Short to medium length, with dry and ashy smoke, pleasantly warming, again the malt sweetness, at the very end oak spice and dryness on the tongue.
yifulite_Boris Expert Senior 87 01 jul 2023 8:57 pm

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rjhleo Newbie 87 12 aug 2023 3:02 am
a good daily drink
rvangerwen29 Connoisseur 85 05 sep 2023 9:01 pm

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KrolikMorski Expert Senior 87 30 mar 2024 8:40 pm

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dram-drinker Connoisseur 87 27 apr 2024 9:34 pm
Quite drinkable, quite nice
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Нос87Vanilla, leather, peat, smoke, herbs, tobacco, honey, little herbacious, iodine, seaweed
Вкус88Oily, herbal, vanilla, honey, good sweetness, peat, smoke, tobacco, almonds, marzipan, iodine, little medicinal, hint of bonfire, ashes - not bad
Финиш86Medium long, warm, tobacco, honey, peat, smoke, nuts, little leather
DramGoodLife Expert Senior 88 30 mar 2025 6:57 pm
Raw Ardbeg - less cask impact and more of the spirit. Sweet, sour, smoky and briney, the way Ardbeg is meant to be.
whiskyloverturk Expert Junior 86 09 jun 2025 11:28 am

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Collegiate Expert Senior 89 14 aug 2025 10:26 pm
Purchased at the distillery for £50. Sadly very hard to come by in Canada. Really enjoyed this one, young but not too young. Clean profile, with some nice sweetness to go along with a clear Ardbeg distillate character.
chrisyeo Expert Senior 86 19 aug 2025 6:47 pm
Sample left for quite a while, initially, when I had this bottle, i felt it was quite monotonous. I think it improved with time Nose : Peaty sweetness , some menthol , minerals , green peat herbal Palate : sweet entry, growing prickly ABV, some oiliness, herbal, layers of sweetness Finish : the prickly coating continues, medium finish, slight lingering ash
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Нос86Peaty sweetness , some menthol , minerals , green peat herbal
Вкус87sweet entry, growing prickly ABV, some oiliness, herbal, layers of sweetness
Финиш86the prickly coating continues, medium finish, slight lingering ash
Vandeerwolf Connoisseur 86 21 aug 2025 11:26 pm

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Whiskybear70 Expert Senior 88 11 nov 2025 9:04 am

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LukeFive Connoisseur — 01 jul 2021 12:18 pm
Release price £57
g00se Expert Senior 86 15 aug 2021 9:00 pm
Nice and harmonious Ardbeg, which you can tell the youth especially in the short finish. Strangely, very little smoke ... for an arbeg. I don't remember the 10yo, either way I wouldn't want to pay more than 50 € for this 8yo.
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Нос87At first very sweet in the smell: candied pineapple, a bit like lychee and rosemary. Is there smoke there too? Nothing really crass. Singed rosemary. This makes it a little ethereal. Slightly salty.
Вкус87Also quite sweet and mild at the start. From the essential it goes on to barrel spice. Getting slightly peppery. No real smoke here either.
Финиш85The barrel wort fades slowly, although I would not describe the finish as long.
FCBayernMuenchen1900 Member Senior — 15 sep 2021 1:29 pm
Really interesting how people are still trying to sell this at almost double price in here although it is still available at the original price.
rolabob Connoisseur 88 26 sep 2021 10:28 pm

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Mankut Expert Senior 89 31 oct 2021 9:53 pm
Wow almost as good value for money as the 5 series.
eddi14 Expert Senior 87 13 nov 2021 12:42 am
At the moment, every provider brings various "Limited Editions" onto the market, some at insane prices. The Ardbeg 8yo isn't the best I've had by the glass from Ardbeg, but the price of € 65 is okay in my opinion. If Ardbeg had called for € 89 or more for this dram, the customers would still snatch it from the manufacturer ... Nose: More discreet in the smoke than the Ardbeg 10yo. Light citrus notes combined with thyme, sea air and something spicy like bay leaves. Palate: The first thing here is a fine tar with strong peppery-spicy aromas. In the first sip there is nothing of the citrus fruit that was the first to stick out in the nose. But when the smoke and tar have cleared, there are nice herbal notes and sea air. in the finish there are smoke and pepper notes as well as a little mint followed by salmiak pastilles. In direct comparison to the 10yo core range, I find the 8yo more pleasant and more versatile on the palate. After several sips you will always find new impressions here. As I said, not the best from Ardbeg that I was allowed to try, but overall a good part for a reasonably reasonable price. Thick PLUS is the delivery time (2 days after ordering)
Wolfe Member Senior 75 18 nov 2021 1:53 am
This whisky is totally overrated
domani Connoisseur 84 03 jan 2022 10:42 pm
Actually a good Ardbeg with creamy-sweet smoke. But you don't necessarily have to have it (at the price), there are already good established ones in the core range - 01/03/2022
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Нос85First fruity sweetness followed by Ardbeg Rauch, charcoal, fennel, pepper mixture, wild rosemary, nutmeg
Вкус84Sweet and buttery, scratchy smoky, very spicy, pepper, the alcohol is barely noticeable
Финиш84Medium length, nice and creamy, clove, charred fennel on the grill, glowing embers
Goethe Connoisseur 88 08 jan 2022 11:15 pm
Quite a nice Ardbeg bottling at 8 years age. Somehow it seems natural to compare it with the Wee Beastie (152827), but this is a total different whisky. More mature, more sherry, creamy, a lot of ashes (almost quite a mix of Lagavulin and Laphroiag notes). What can I say, nice work Ardbeg. Oh, btw, give us such a "CS" bottling (even with 8 years of age) and make it a standard bottling. Concerning price/performance ratio: 9/10
DistiLesha Connoisseur 81 12 jan 2022 11:06 pm
A rather dull and monotonous smoky whisky, although somewhat interesting when it gradually opens up in the air. Dull alcohol in the aroma. 87 points? Guys, are you serious?:) I try 3 years later, I thought maybe I gave too little - no! Still 81!) N:20 T:21 F:20 B:20
PortYouri99 Expert Junior 87 28 jan 2022 11:45 am

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Vladimir Ziryanov Connoisseur 86 18 feb 2022 9:06 am
There is nothing much to discuss about it, and it is OK. Sherry profile

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mjr1987 Expert Senior 90 08 mar 2022 8:46 pm
From what I've read and seen on Youtube, there's reservation in liking this Ardbeg too much. And it stems from the possibility of the standard 10YO, dropping to an 8YO. This would be unfair to this particular 8YO
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Нос89Dry peat, smoked heather, damp timber, hessian sacks of potatoes, lovely barley sugar sweetness. No funkiness, very straight laced in terms of the delivery.
Вкус91Oily new wood, medicinal, fried fish
Финиш91Dry ash from a Clyde puffer, exhaust smoke, exhausted compost, old grape vines, damp masonry
Eilean a' Cheo Expert Senior 89 22 mar 2022 6:43 pm
Excellent value for money regarding the distillery price.

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wisekyofcourse Connoisseur 85 24 jun 2022 11:01 pm
nose: strong smoke over a damp fire fruits on cooked citrus fruits, peppery spices vanilla caramel, dried herbs stuffy: the dryness of the peat, spray that has settled on coastal grasses, a return zan dry, unsweetened, smoke at once, almond shell with its skin and its bitterness, fruits on the citrus fruits arrive, it's yellow lemon which takes your hair off to the inside of the gums, the ashy peat suddenly returns and sweeps away leaving only burnt caramel in return final: ashy, vanilla, woody, minty, medium.
mandragoru Connoisseur 88 22 sep 2022 11:36 pm

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ThorstenH Connoisseur 82 27 sep 2022 8:45 pm
Quite harmonious. Light Ardbeg smoke with light floral notes. Fits front to back. Easy to drink. 81-85 – Wow, really good one

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user1 Expert Junior 87 12 oct 2022 1:46 pm

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stefsel111 Connoisseur 86 18 oct 2022 11:29 pm

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crouly Connoisseur 87 09 mar 2023 2:08 pm

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Mortar1703 Connoisseur 87 27 may 2023 7:55 pm

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Ilia87 Member Senior 87 12 sep 2023 4:09 pm
Like the 10yo but better nose and finish explain the price difference compared to the 10…. Do they justify it!? I don't know! The difference is there, it is subtle and must be sought with direct comparison. The first difference and the easiest to notice is a greater oiliness.
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Нос87Rubber paint smoke salted meat immediately present, plays cards face up but has something more to say! Accompanies the classic presence of fresh lemon peel, essential oils of lemon peels alternating with breaths that are similar to a sprig of liquorice or elderberry/anise sweet note on the nose intermittent of elaborate fruit/sugars perhaps similar to flowering balsamic herbs or fennel grass alternating with lemon
Вкус86In the mouth I find it consistent with the nose, I find it very similar to the 10 especially without water the higher alcohol content in the mouth helps to perceive the retronasal scents pushing more on the spicy note and to dry the mouth it increases salivation a little and bringing a perception of greater flavor than its 2 year older brother. A sweet note of sugary white fruit appears which I hardly associate with a specific taste, it appears and disappears quickly. It is more noticeable with water but has a different scent with less sweetness
Финиш88Pleasant long with a note of persistent ember smoke, dirty citrus with those vegetal hints found on the nose
Mane140486 Expert Senior 85 19 sep 2023 9:52 pm

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kbs26 Connoisseur 87 02 nov 2023 7:27 pm

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Donverde Expert Senior 86 16 jan 2024 6:05 am

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sotongwong98 Expert Senior 84 08 feb 2024 1:52 pm

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MaltVader Connoisseur 86 16 feb 2024 8:18 pm
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Нос86Smoke and peat, honey, vanilla, butter cookies, nuts, hay, challah with crumble, a bit of citrus
Вкус86Earthy, peaty, hay, vanilla, oily, chocolate with nuts, dry wood, spices, ash, citrus, grapefruit, butter cookies, grain
Финиш85Quite long spicy herbal, with moderate smoke, caramel, wood, hay, ash
Calmar Connoisseur 88 01 jun 2024 1:11 pm
A worthy representative of Ayla - rich, bright, well-balanced, classic smoky-peaty profile, the palette is not striking in width, but everything you need is there in the right quantities and proportions.
sagara-kun Connoisseur 87 12 jul 2024 11:44 pm
It's not very complex, but really enjoyable. So much the better.
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Нос87Nose of fatty, heavy peat, with oil, pepper, cloves, cardamom. It's really greasy. Coal, drought. It's quite variable.
Вкус88In the mouth it's still oily, with a nice dose of soot and charcoal. Orange peel, spices, pepper.
Финиш87Long finish on peppery, spicy peat. With soot, ash.
Orchid31 Member Senior — 25 aug 2024 7:20 pm
nose: light peat, caramel, vanilla, spicy on the nose palate: alcohol present but well balanced by peat, charcoal, ash, slightly oily, caramel and sugar, vegetable/celery broth final: fairly long caramel peat very soft and light peat/Ardbeg "traditional"
gaboruso Connoisseur 87 03 oct 2024 9:55 pm

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cachalot14 Connoisseur 87 01 mar 2025 11:07 am

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Hvdree Connoisseur 84 24 may 2025 11:18 pm

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McMoulis Expert Senior 85 30 may 2025 1:05 pm
sted Expert Senior 88 22 aug 2025 3:03 pm

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WARciech Expert Senior 84 06 aug 2026 11:14 am

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captain_k Expert Senior — 08 jul 2021 5:59 pm
At the moment there is no reason to buy the Ardbeg 8 overpriced on the marketplace. it is still available in the Ardbeg Shop. 7/8/21 6:00 p.m.
dominikbraun Connoisseur 88 14 jul 2021 6:06 pm
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Нос88Strong, voluminous and much better than the Arrrrrrrdbeg. Immediately strong smoke, charcoal, grill, slightly sweet, light citrus notes, sea air, boiler room, campfire and some chocolate and cocoa powder. The 50.8% carry the aroma incredibly well to the front.
Вкус88On the palate again smoke, pepper, iodine, tar, hints of nectarines and sweet fruits, grapefruit, very oily and pleasantly tingling on the tongue, dark chocolate.
Финиш87Salty-maritime, dry charcoal and ash, spices, oak, espresso.
FCBayernMuenchen1900 Member Senior — 22 jul 2021 4:11 pm
Now it is even possible to buy 2 bottles per customer at 65 Euros per bottle in the Ardbeg Online Shop…
Whisky-Fancier Connoisseur 92 31 jul 2021 8:33 pm

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wisekyofcourse Connoisseur 85 23 aug 2021 1:06 am
8 years and 65€ is the good price! today ans tomorrow!
MacMariner Expert Junior 84 24 oct 2021 8:11 pm
As a longstanding committee member, this bottling makes me think in several ways. On the one hand, it is clearly recognizable as Ardbeg by its smell, has undoubtedly the character of a distillery, but leaves a lot to be desired. On the other hand, I wonder where the journey is going and what this bottling is actually "supposed to". If it is to replace the TEN in the medium term, I will be very sad. And if he is to show that Ardbeg can also do "8" (I think the Lagavulin "8" is great), the experiment has failed. In my experience, Ardbeg has fluctuations in the standard bottlings (less in the TEN, more in the Corryvreckan), and yet never a bottling, not even the Wee Beastie 5yo or any committee bottling, fell short of expectations. As I said, it has a typical Ardbeg nose, no real off-notes in the taste, but nothing "special" or "delicious" either. No "ooomph" either. It has a bit of cereal / vegetal (fennel ???), but a Glengoyne 10yo has more of it (and tastier, more agricultural there). I may be missing a bit of sherry influence in the taste, I can't find any noteworthy taste in the mouth, rather in the nose. The finish is slack and short, a bit arbitrary. Although it is also easy to drink "unstretched" and by no means burns or is bubbly, I tried to unlock the taste notes with a little water - no result. Conclusion: A craftsmanship certainly solidly made single malt from Ardbeg, which has no outstanding tasting or drinking properties, leaves some wishes unanswered and many questions unanswered and does not do justice to its price.
Ed Radour Connoisseur 84 12 nov 2021 10:54 pm

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SherryPeathead Expert Senior 88 27 dec 2021 10:08 pm

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hogsheadwhisky Expert Senior 88 15 feb 2022 4:05 pm
I like him. A bully. Find him even a bit heavier in smoke volume than the 5 year old Wee Beastie. A throat cleaner. Those over 50% alcohol please. Is he better than the Beastie? Yes, more intense. Better than the TEN? You notice the two years less in the barrel, but the more alcohol content pushes the edgy aromas more into the nose and palate. Therefore, the comparison is not 100% possible. But yes, at the moment I'm even more inclined towards the 8.
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Нос88Ardbeg. yes Immediately a rush of cold ashy wood smoke with a sweet citrus aroma in the background - like a lemon candy dropped into the ashes. The alcohol is well integrated, the olfactory notes are brought to the nose with vehemence without a stinging or other sign of alcohol. Behind the smoke and citrus is a gentle sweetness with hints of vanilla. These are joined by herbs such as dried rosemary, thyme and sage. All the time, a subtle touch of iodine and minerals wafts along, like a walk on a stony beach. What I don't smell, however, is the influence of the sherry casks.
Вкус88Creamy but at the same time intense mouthfeel. The youth begins with a slight sweetness. Then the smoke immediately sets in in the form of a full ashtray and the sea influence in the form of salty iodine. Sounds weird, but it's delicious. As in the smell, the citrus note is now also evident in the mouth, which has now mutated more into grapefruit. Add some vanilla and herbs. Slight spiciness, not unpleasant - the oak flavors from the cask are also present. As in the smell, I can't perceive any sherry cask influence in the taste either, which was apparently very subtle or only a small proportion of the cask inventory.
Финиш87The dried herbs and the grated zest of the lemon/grapefruit are still present. The malt slides down your throat, warming you up. Add to that the heavy cold ash smoke. Long finish.
Gregorsky Connoisseur 85 04 apr 2022 10:07 pm
84,5

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JoshNRW Connoisseur 88 01 may 2022 12:09 am
(Edit July 2023: I only gave the WB214993 from this bottling 87 points today because the aromas are very young and not particularly complex or pronounced. I gave this ID here 88 points back then.) I was pleasantly surprised by this one, but admittedly I had few expectations. I don't like the excessive marketing of the Ardbeg at all, but I really like the 10s, the Corryvreckan and the Uigeadail. And this one goes in the right direction, but without rough edges. This one is a really tasty, not particularly complex, but nicely intense malt.
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Нос88Lots of salty peat smoke, the typical Ardbeg sweetness, pineapple and everything you like about the simple Ardbegs. Nicely balanced and round, despite the "cheap" price and not too thin. Everything very smooth.
Вкус88There's nothing to complain about, because here, too, he's simply Ardbeg. Slightly maritime, sweet and smoky entry, which spreads in the throat as well, without offering any surprise or interplay. But again: hey, for 70 you can't complain if you're just looking for a tasty Ardbeg that you don't want to analyze too much. Good, slightly oily mouthfeel with dry herbs at the back, which are not a bad note.
Финиш87Short to almost medium length. Good distillate.
sublimesk Member Senior 87 01 may 2022 10:50 pm
Great young Ardbeg at an ABV that hits my sweet spot. Bought via the Ardbeg webshop at a holiday in Germany for €65 in april 2022...
K C Wong Expert Senior 88 11 may 2022 4:52 pm

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sammyzhang789 Newbie 90 06 jul 2022 9:53 am
Sirralf Connoisseur 83 24 sep 2022 4:44 pm
A good whisky, but nothing special. My expectations were not met. Ardbeg can do that better. For this price, the standard bottlings like Ardbeg 10, Uigeadail or Corryvreckan are definitely preferable.
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Нос83Peat smoke, peppery, fruity, floral, honey, chocolate
Вкус84Peppery, peat smoke, bacon, sweetness
Финиш82Medium length, somewhat flat, smoky, sweetness
JJKATED Expert Senior 86 19 oct 2022 6:57 pm
Nice ardbeg. Nice story

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SYMUE1 Expert Junior 96 22 oct 2022 12:16 pm
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yifulite_Boris Expert Senior 87 14 jan 2023 2:15 pm
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Нос88sweet smoke, with lemon and orange, fruitful smell, a light salty and minerals
Вкус87sherried and smoked, sweet dry grapes, dark fruits, chocolate，mineral and salty with slight medical
Финиш87medium finish, with smoke and sweet chocolate
MrGlenfarclas Connoisseur 88 20 mar 2023 5:59 pm
Extremely spicy nose. I get a lot of flavors from "dark" spices. Goes towards gingerbread with anise, cinnamon, clove. Plus a good pinch of pepper. Or even better: the sharp note of an excessive pinch of cinnamon. Impressive how spicy it is. Almost in the direction of herbal liqueur. Even the smoke rises in the background. The sweet Ardbeg note is not missing here either. Is very present. Also develops in the nose. On the tongue it then becomes greasy, darker. Now add some coffee liqueur to the herbal liqueur. Or even chocolate? Very sweet aromas of caramelized ginger. He keeps the slightly sharp note. The smoke develops. But very warm. campfire. Bacon. burnt meat. Coated with honey. Great. The finish is very (!!) long. The herbs come back to mind. Sweet malt. Toffee. Caramel, slightly burnt. For Discussion? Gladly. Can I have some more, please!
Raistlinmejere Expert Senior 86 28 mar 2023 4:51 pm
Smell: Peat, gone. At the entrance, a little bit of rock sugar is sweet. Intense, thick peat and burnt peat. Gone. Add water to dilute to about 40 degrees: the sweetness is similar to coconut water (not the white coconut milk that is mainstream in China), but it has no coconut flavor. The peaty feeling was very thick, but now it becomes very thin, with a little smell of plastic bags and saltpeter. Aftertaste after the entrance, a bit of bacon burnt in the peat. It is currently March 2023, and the price of this wine in mainland China has finally reached a more reasonable level.

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robain Specialist 84 17 may 2023 4:26 pm
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Нос82Non peaty is the initial reaction(!). Citrus, salty, little smoke coming after a while. Kind of moldy nose with mossy and grassy notes.
Вкус86Peaty and salty, very ardbeg type of style, ashy and sea breeze.
Финиш84ashy oak, peat, salt and cardboard.
riven1824 Expert Senior 89 30 may 2023 3:13 pm

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sotongwong98 Expert Senior 84 10 aug 2023 11:34 am

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butt Connoisseur 87 10 aug 2023 11:02 pm

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SC3 Connoisseur 87 24 oct 2023 1:59 pm
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Нос88Coal, dead fire, sweetness, yellow fruit, sweetness
Вкус87Yellow fruits, smoke, charcoal, sweetness
Финиш86Ash, coal
Flanagan Member Senior 89 10 nov 2023 8:34 pm
Didn’t know what to expect. As big Islay fan, but not necessarily Ardbeg, I just loved this release. I found it excellent, easy to drink, better than the TEN to my opinion. It has more structure (oily) and indeed a hint of vegetal flavour all along (I liked the comparison with bison grass). To me it felt less wild than the TEN, and I just loved the oiliness. 50.8 ABV is just great, you don’t feel the youth so much. In terms of taste it’s Islayish/Ardbegish, I won’t comment much since many have done it already. Peaty, coastal, oily with a vegetal touch, great balance. Bang for your buck.
jamez73 Newbie 89 22 nov 2023 10:53 pm
Discussion…….
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Нос89Salty, butterscotch,lemon zest, lime juice,white pepper, sticking plasters, surgical spirit, burnt wood, faint anise, wet rocks, flinty.
Вкус89Peppery, Vanilla Fudge, lemon, slightly malty, green apple, Tar, Coal Smoke, oily and viscous
Финиш88Dry but long, smoke increasing, charred wood fading to foam bananas
bobigr Expert Senior 86 28 jan 2024 6:24 pm

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Orchid31 Member Senior — 25 aug 2024 5:33 pm
nose: smoke, light vanilla, citrus zest, caramel, fresh brioche, ethereal mouth: spicy (alcoholic), smoked, salty, iodized, dry final: smoke, vanilla sugar/honey, spicy, medium length
90ClubWhisky Connoisseur 86 30 nov 2024 10:00 pm
Light, straw color. Oily structure.
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Нос85Peat. Smoke. Campfire. Black tea. Dried fruit. Raisins. Dried plums. Nuts. Smoked plums. Black coffee. Sea salt. Minerality. Spices. White pepper. Vanilla. Black pepper. A hint of citrus underneath. White fruit. Pickled ginger. Seaweed.
Вкус87Peat. Sea salt. Seaweed. Wet forest litter. Dessert chocolate with sea salt. Dried fruit. Milk chocolate with raisins. Plums in dessert chocolate. Dried plums. Smoked plums. Spices. White pepper. Pickled ginger. Toffee. Smoked Nałęczowska plum in dessert chocolate with sea salt. There is a certain oiliness. Black coffee.
Финиш87Peat. Burning campfire. Tar. Asphalt. Dried fruit. Dark chocolate. Raisins. Dried plums. Smoked plums. Black coffee. Spices. Pickled ginger. Sea salt. Sea-ness. Cocoa. Dark chocolate. Long finish.
JOATMON Expert Senior 84 28 sep 2025 12:01 pm

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Joca2745 Expert Senior 84 04 nov 2025 1:42 am
If you like Ardbeg 10 you will almost certainly like this. However, what is the motivation to buy this over the staple OB, it being almost double the price and harder to find? The almost 5% alcohol add very little IMO. A nice whisky, not deserving of spending 90 euros on.
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Нос85Very delicate and deep nose: I prefer this one to the 10's. I always think Ardbeg 10 is a delicate peat monster, and this one is the same. Very vegetal, mossy, toasted spices (pepper, paprika), malty (sometimes almost beer-like), medicinal (iodine, phenols). A freshness that starts with the usually lemon and lime, and then evolves into cucumber, green bell peppers and more diverse citrus notes. Complex wood aromas, from spicy to aromatic, sometimes very juicy, other times feeling a bit tired-cardboardy. The tar and dusty-bitter peat notes grow and shrink as time goes on, something I like quite a bit. The vanilla and toffee aromas are persistent and harmonize the whole experience into something fascinatingly friendly.
Вкус84I always find the 10 to be on the watery side, and here I find the same thing; same thing for the overall spirit strength, that even at 50+ feels a bit lacking, especially for a peated whisky. Less diverse but quite chewable, nutty vanillas and sweet malt coming first and being persistent throughout the palate, then after a while becoming more prickly, salty and ashy than the nose would lead you to believe. Still very vegetal, leaning more into the raw bell pepper and chilli notes covered with caramel. I like this, but will most likely not remember it after the bottle is gone.
Финиш83Medium length, decent, replaceable. Gets darker, heavier, more tar, more ash, more dust, more burnt black pepper. However, the citrus notes from the nose make a comeback (grapefruit rind). Malt with brighter vegetal notes, then dark chocolate at the end, maybe even some traces of dried red fruits. Not recommended unless you are part of the Ardbeg cult or have large pockets.
FCBayernMuenchen1900 Member Senior — 15 jul 2021 4:42 pm
Still available at 65 Euros or 57 Pounds in the Ardbeg Online Shop. People are manipulating the shop links by commenting that it is sold out even though it is simply limited to one bottle per customer. And by this they are trying to sell this at a much higher price in here, which is really ridiculous. Instead of just buying and enjoying this wonderful dram, people seem to be so desperate to make „big money“ . Maybe other people also want to taste this whisky. If a quick profit of say 50 Pounds/Euros is more important than enjoying, then these people are a part of society that I do not want to have anything to do with. Keep away from whisky drinkers that simply want to enjoy…
Noface83 Connoisseur 88 18 jul 2021 3:25 pm
Intense and very good - the best Ardbeg in recent years and definitely much more mature, complex and better than the 5 series. Also a clear step up to the TEN. Would say on a level with the Ugi and Corry and therefore fairly priced. Fortunately, it will be readily available for a longer period of time so that you can drink it with friends and then simply buy more. The finish is especially great.
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Нос89Intense and slightly biting smoke on the nose, nice sweetness (juice from canned fruit mixture), toffee and light honey notes, something sour (malt vinegar), lots of spice (pepper, anise and clove), a touch of onion juice, heavily charred oak. After a while, dried herbs are added and I imagine I have some Oloroso sherry as well
Вкус86Intense - peppery hot, again the aniseed and a slight sweetness like lemon cake with a little too much acid, hay mixed with dried herbs (like guinea pig feed), extremely strong notes of warm, biting campfire smoke and coal.
Финиш90The finish is heavy, first a fresh menthol note and chilli catch then it becomes incredibly dry with a little sherry sweetness and toffee. But the smoke and the wood hit pretty quickly. Tar and extremely burned out barrels are left behind for a very long time. Even the dryness remains and pulls the spokes out of all pores. Once you get used to the smoke, there is a slightly nutty-sweet Oloroso note. Even hay and yes fennel come back at the very end.
MyLastChance Connoisseur 86 25 jul 2021 9:47 pm
Nose: oops, is that a little old bottle flavor in the 8? He has a musty, old-style note of a wooden hut or a german party cellar from the 70s, where the entire room is completely covered with raw wood ;) anyway atypical for modern Ardbegs, I know rather from the older bottlings with double-digit age. This balances the whisky very well, the smoke is no longer dominant, in the background the typical citrus freshness, but there you have to smell very sharp. In contrast, the diluted Corryvreckan is almost refreshing, slightly mineral and in contrast to the 8 actually less complex. The Ardbeg smoke is side to side by something slightly meaty and cheesy, the note has hardly struck me so far undiluted. Ashtray and here a more complex moisture, coming from the barrel composition. Mouth and finish: a really well-integrated, warm and creamy alcohol that underscores the nasal impressions. I find the woody-smoky here as well, with the woody note even more dominant. In the background after the first wave of charred wood comes a little lemon, very little slightly salty caramel and somehow in the direction of smoked pulled pork and bacon. Not very expressive on the finish, but subsides evenly and straightforwardly, yet stays there warming and impressive for some time before saying goodbye. The Corryvreckan in the just-over-50% variant, on the other hand, is rather inexpressive when diluted down so "heavily"; the basic Ardbeg flavors are definitely there, but it lacks the campfire wood from the next morning and tickles the palate more than one might suspect with this amount of water. But this is my standard bottling of Ardbeg, I like it better than the Uigeadail, though everyone sees it differently. An experiment at the end, if both are already on the table: you add maybe 20% of the 8 to the rest of the Corryvreckan and suddenly have the best of both worlds in the nose - light, not too dominant woodiness, the freshness and smoke of non age stated Ardbeg and in the mouth in addition to the pointedness now also a touch of wood (cask), which suits the Corryvreckan excellent. And in addition, it remains a single malt!
K C Wong Expert Senior 88 09 aug 2021 5:35 pm

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Dris Connoisseur 87 24 aug 2021 12:07 am

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Tordeaux Connoisseur 87 02 sep 2021 5:32 pm

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gaboruso Connoisseur 87 04 sep 2021 10:42 pm

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Funtik Connoisseur 86 07 sep 2021 9:04 am
Whisky Hamster Expert Senior 83 12 sep 2021 12:16 am
'For discussion', huh? Let me sum it up: Buy the more complex and fun TEN instead for less money. No need to open this one, a sample does the trick. While Ardbeg will almost never be really bad due to good distillate, this one is a pretty one-dimensional and no useful addition to any Ardbeg line-up whatsover. Not bad but super superfluous.
vk666 Expert Senior 88 16 oct 2021 12:35 pm

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bcd Member Senior — 28 nov 2021 5:40 pm
Perfect beg for me. Oily and smooth. Had a 10 a few months ago and it was overbearing on the medicinal at 46%. This baby is top notch at 50%
LittleAlbert Expert Senior 90 11 dec 2021 10:24 am
Whiskyfun.com by Serge + Angus's Corner Ardbeg 8 yo 'For Discussion' (50.8%, OB, b18/03/2021) It's great that these bottles have more 'common sense' L codes these days. Colour: bright straw. Nose: delicately salty, this sense of things like smoked and pink sea salts. Bath bombs, sandalwood, briny pickling juices, kippers - feels notably more mature after the 5yo, perhaps deceptively so. But still, it's another very good one. With water: getting more aromatic and medicinal now with things like witchhazel, wintergreen and aniseed. Some touches of germoline and camphor as well. Mouth: hoho, lovely oily and textural peat, slathered on phenolics, engine grease, tar extracts, some punchy hospital vibes, gauze, iodine, black pepper and thick sooty notes. Totally superb and the texture is really what impresses most! With water: wonderful peat flavour, cough medicines, pepper and anchovy paste. A terrific tarriness that feels totally Ardbeggy. Finish: good length, peppery, tarry, slightly fishy and still with this wonderfully oily and phenolic vibe. Comments: I find this wee baby just absolutely superb, what I love most is that it feels not only technically good, but with this wonderfully texture it also feels like it has a soul to match. Benchmark young modern Ardbeg at its best. I will be buying a couple of bottles and you may take that as a firm seal of approval. SGP: 577 - 90 points.
Gusto Expert Senior 89 30 dec 2021 9:58 pm
A youthful dram, strong in its sweetish smoky note, very Ardbeg, somewhat narrow, as with many young whiskys the expression is strong in this direction; the breadth, depth and diversity is not strong. On the other hand, whoever expects the power of Uigeadail or Corryvreckan will be disappointed. It offers more elegance, balance of distillate and barrel. Long finish, the sweet oil stays for a long time - that's actually the nicest part.

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Daniel Hohleweg Connoisseur 86 15 jan 2022 10:54 pm

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voodoochile Connoisseur 88 12 feb 2022 4:50 pm
Well it is an experiment from Ardbeg and i did quite enjoy it.
Gregorsky Connoisseur 85 04 apr 2022 10:05 pm

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Isabell Expert Junior 90 02 may 2022 7:44 pm
This bottling is a real surprise, a positive surprise! For me significantly better than the Ardbeg Ten and at least on par with the Corryvreckan. I also think it's great that Ardbeg writes a single-digit age on the bottle here, please keep it up.
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Нос89Sweet peat smoke, coal, mineral-salty notes, lemon peel and vanilla in the background. After a little waiting, spice aromas such as juniper and thyme are added.
Вкус90A great, sweet start with wonderfully aromatic peat smoke. Here, too, there is an interesting herbaceousness paired with sea salt, citrus notes and some heather honey. A veritable thunderstorm of aromas, which has a very pleasant bitterness to offer at the end. Really tasty.
Финиш90Quite long, peppery spiciness, crushed juniper berries, menthol candy, sweet peat notes again, Scandinavian sauna infusion. Finally, it all transitions into a light nuttiness with nice campfire smoke. Pure Ardbeg.
JosMei Expert Junior 91 30 may 2022 8:17 pm
Smell, aroma, taste, finish and in general very balanced and tasty. By the way, it's available from the Committee for €65 and you can order up to 6 bottles. Too bad to sell! A great Ardbeg!!
grinface Connoisseur — 27 jul 2022 9:38 pm
I don't know what there is to discuss. I think this is a very solid cask strong whisky. A beautiful and honest addition to Ardbeg's portfolio. Which nowadays often seems to consist of quick money and marketing machinery. Full review in a flight of six Ardbeg: https://keinehalbendrinks.de/2022/07/27/maximum-ardbeg-teil-2-fuer-weit-weniger-als-16-millionen-pfund/
leoasis Expert Senior 85 13 aug 2022 2:54 pm
an age statement Ardbeg bottled at just over 50% ABV definitely worth to try
Astrid Connoisseur 84 18 sep 2022 6:16 pm
My nose finds some refreshing approaches, but overall it's a very typical young Ardbeg in the sense of the committee releases: he has strength, but he still seems thin. Or is that not because of your young age, but because of the spirit itself? For the full review go here: https://halbendrinks.de/2022/09/18/evolution-of-ardbeg/

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whisky_alphabet Connoisseur 86 21 feb 2023 7:34 pm

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Malthead19 Connoisseur 86 06 sep 2023 5:20 pm
Color gold - very tasty young Ardbeg - if you like smoke, you should go here - although young but better than the TEN and many Special editions - definitely still available on the secondary market for around €90 worthwhile
whiskytornado Connoisseur 84 26 oct 2023 3:36 pm
90ClubWhisky Connoisseur 86 09 nov 2023 6:35 pm
Dark straw color. Oily structure.
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Нос86Nice. Lots of red fruit. Cherries. Dried fruits. Raisins. Plum jam. Citrus fruits underneath. A pinch of spices. White pepper. A bit of smoke underneath, but subtle. It is possible that this is the influence of Ardbeg Ten tasted earlier. Very pleasant, but could be more intense.
Вкус87Greasy and oily. A lot of dried fruit. Raisins. Dessert chocolate. Peat. Red-haired. Cherries. Plum jam. Smoke. Herbs. Spices. Ginger. Black pepper. Cocoa. Dark chocolate. Charred barrel. Coffee beans, heavily roasted.
Финиш87Smoke. Peat. Herbs. Dessert chocolate with dried fruit. Burnt raisins. Smoked Plum. Spices. White pepper. Charcoal. Campfire. Long finish.
Bene37 Expert Senior 74 21 nov 2023 8:37 pm
Blind tasting more than a year later Nose: aromatic, vanilla, perfume, orchard (apple, grape), floral, herbs, chamomile, grassy, slightly musty Palate: creamy, grassy, apple, musty-sour, sticky Finish: medium-long, grassy, cardboard, some wood spice Rating: yes, no, well no, not really. It's no good for me, it's far too musty and sticky. The nose was good, but it all goes downhill from there. Good thing I tasted it blindly and therefore without bias. Really nasty stuff. 74/100 or 2/10
Lego Expert Senior 85 21 jan 2024 10:09 am
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Нос85Classic ham
Вкус86Lemony smoky tart
Финиш84Swift and short, but nice.
RichardPsmith Expert Senior 88 29 feb 2024 8:58 pm
The aroma is alcoholic, pungent, with a slight sweetness. After a sip - more honey, flowers and molasses, vanilla, a little spice. The taste is powerful, peaty, fatty and oily. Despite the degree, it’s not harsh. Lots of sweet peat, sherry. One-sided. The aftertaste is very long and peaty, but goes into sweetness. Don't drink too much, you get bored.
Baanaanaabob Connoisseur 86 07 apr 2024 6:33 pm
Vanilla green industrial smoke, tar, herbs, bacon, quite brutal but ok
Will_iam Connoisseur 87 18 may 2024 12:40 am

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chrizthewiz Expert Senior 88 15 oct 2024 10:34 am
One of the very few proper official Ardbegs of the last few years. Age statement, higher abv, a fat and oily mouthfeel, great cask selection and no cringy marketing. Skip the pirates and dragons and grab a few bottles of this baby while it‘s available. ‘Tis one for the drinkers.
Yvesss88 Connoisseur 86 07 feb 2025 8:54 pm
Lagios Expert Junior 85 27 may 2025 9:51 pm

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Josh71 Member Senior 87 11 jul 2025 12:39 am
Totally ok for a fifty

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BarleyMail Expert Senior 85 26 aug 2025 6:34 pm
spoul Expert Junior 85 07 oct 2025 10:26 pm

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bl0wb4ck Expert Senior 87 17 jul 2026 12:13 am
A truly solid Ardbeg. Unfortunately, I don't have a bottle of the 10-year-old to make a direct comparison, but from memory, I would rate the 8-year-old slightly higher. The 50.8% ABV really suits the whisky; the alcohol is still very well integrated. I would gladly welcome it in the core range. Although, even years after its release, it can still be found in various shops for a fair price.

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whiskyclick Expert Senior 86 21 jul 2021 11:32 am
Finally a enjoyable comittee release for a reasanoble price.
MaltHaus Expert Junior 83 03 aug 2021 12:13 pm
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Нос84This is not a classical Ardbeg. A very well distillates itself but the usual sweetness and citrus fruity notes of Ardbeg is no where to find. What this 8 years old left here are smoke, ash, tar, coal and wee hint of spices. For me, Ardbeg TEN and the 5 years old Wee Beatsie are more satisfying
Вкус83Lively and rich of expression on arrival. Lots of tar, white pepper, cool mint and mentholated, eucalyptus with some heather honey notes. With water: pepper notes become obvious, some honey sweetness lingers well with the smoked ham, grilled bacon as well as toasted bread. End of palate is full of tar, caol smoke and burnt rubber.
Финиш83Rather long, dry. The long finish that lines the mouth with a salty flavour together with hints of chocolate, caramel and smoked meat. Retro nasal is lingering with mint, menthol, pepper and anise. The empty glass presenting dried ash, tobacco, salt, smoke and tar.
Caesar_Ulrich Member Senior 87 08 aug 2021 9:10 pm
You can currently even buy a second bottle as a committee member ????
MaroFF Connoisseur 83 22 aug 2021 8:44 am
I have a strange feeling about this Ardbeg. I bought a bottle, but also a sample, because remembering the experiences from this year's outings, be it Arrrrrrrdbeg or Scorch, which I expected more, and turned out to be medium whisky for me, with the intention of giving it to someone who liked it. And I don't know what to do. The aroma is nice, complex and rich in aromas that go well with each other, the alcohol is well hidden. The taste isn't overwhelming in my opinion, but it also has a bit of Islay's heart to it. However, he is surprised by the finish. Not only is it short, but it is also devoid of an expression that is impossible to remember. The note of the finish spoiled the entire assessment of this release of Ardbeg, which I could actually even like.
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Нос83sweet, citrus, smoked plums, raisins, vanilla, smoky, burnt branches, some phenol
Вкус83peppery, citrus, sea breeze, burnt log, railway sleepers, salty caramel, dark chocolate
Финиш82short, bitter, warming end with a hint of honey that fades quickly.
-sAxo- Connoisseur 86 03 sep 2021 9:07 am

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GIORGOS Connoisseur 86 06 oct 2021 2:14 pm

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LDB Connoisseur 84 12 nov 2021 10:52 pm
Indeed debatable: why pay more money for this than for the Ten or even the Uigeadail?
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Нос85Immediately, rosemary, gin, and olive oil notes come.
Вкус84A great oiliness, similar to the Ten, almost the same, with a slight smokiness. A little salt, but then it quickly fades, or a taste of blood creeps in.
Финиш83Finally, burnt lemon remains on charcoal, then everything is quickly gone.
bcd Member Senior — 28 nov 2021 5:35 pm
Perfect beg. Soft and peaty
Petitcham Expert Senior 87 02 dec 2021 5:21 am
There's nothing wrong with it, it's balanced, but not fun.
etwa77 Expert Senior 88 02 apr 2022 11:06 pm
sweet, peaty and pushing quite a bit on the tongue.. i am hesitant to proclaim it better than the 10, since i find the sweetness a little too much.. however, i do feel that the Ardbeggian peat is expressed beautifully here
FluidSunshine Connoisseur 87 28 may 2022 10:43 pm

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Romynator Member Junior — 12 jun 2022 10:02 am
Perfect
aw-home Connoisseur 83 31 aug 2022 4:41 pm
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Нос83Campfire peat smoke with maritime and floral notes, vanilla and spicy oak aromas.
Вкус83Vanilla with maritime notes, peat smoke, peppery spiciness and anise.
Финиш82Long with peat smoke, maritime notes, honey and spices.
nomad_soul Expert Senior 81 02 sep 2022 10:46 am

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Jamie McDubh Connoisseur 84 23 sep 2022 10:55 pm
Very "ordinary" compared to other Ardbegs. Better an uigeadail or corryvreckan....they taste far better. You can definitely drink it, but I would still prefer other Ardbegs in terms of taste and price.
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Нос83Torf - Pfeffer
Вкус83Peat - sweet - campfire
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SC3 Connoisseur 87 30 nov 2022 4:04 pm
Great young ardbeg
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Нос88No alcohol content at all, peat, bourbon sweetness, mineral notes, salt, smoked meat, citrus zest, spices
Вкус89The fortress is not felt, burnt wood, soot, citrus peel, spices, chili pepper, eucalyptus, aloe
Финиш88Medium-long duration, menthol, spices, pepper, smoke, very pleasant
_Dziki_ Connoisseur 82 24 dec 2022 5:54 am
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Нос83Cookies, butter biscuits, hazelnuts, hay, smoke.
Вкус82Grain, spices, herbs, earthiness, moderate smoke - does not cover the qualities, although alcohol comes out quickly.
Финиш82Medium long, ashy, dry, acidic, you can also smell citruses at the end
Boro Expert Senior 90 27 dec 2022 1:17 am
Nothing to do with the TEN and nothing to do with the Wee Beastie, they are 3 different categories. The nose hints are a mix of red fruit and dark influences, more from Wee Beastie; but the less pungent scent of peat is more TEN. Plus this has the potency of 50.8%, which makes for a lovely drink. I must admit that it amazed me in all its aspects: excellent on the nose and pleasant to drink.
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Нос92Despite the elevated peat, the bouquet is rich. I agree with the coal and mineral tar, I would add rubber and a vinous vein, sour cherries. All very dark. But barley malt integrates well and provides that part of hay that harmonizes everything. Absolutely unobtrusive alcohol. Damn inviting.
Вкус89Oily, mouth full. Pungent, very pleasant. Slightly astringent, dark notes dominate: leather, nutmeg, red berried grapes. Generally angular, soft in some aspects. Some sweet notes. Pleasant alcohol content, makes the drink very interesting. Very high quality distillate.
Финиш88Medium-long. On the bitterish, the peat persists well. Liquorice, coffee and dark chocolate (which I highly recommend to accompany, 90%-100% cocoa).
Uesa Member Senior 90 30 jan 2023 11:29 pm
Bang for your buck
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Нос89Brine, patchouli, and seashore
Вкус91Tar, pepper, and canned fish
Финиш90Medium-long, oily, and resins
Roland7 Expert Junior 86 09 feb 2023 5:04 pm
Smoke, electrical wiring, stylus, medicine, dust, burnt wood, mineral, loaf, peanut, green apple, lollipop, mint.
d1scostu Connoisseur 88 24 mar 2023 9:37 pm

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solemn Expert Senior 91 12 may 2023 8:34 am
W_W Expert Senior 86 27 may 2023 2:31 am
Greater intensity than the 10 YO, but less complexity and a shorter finish

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whiskydramo Connoisseur 86 10 aug 2023 4:10 pm
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Нос86A prominent presence of lettuce, followed by hints of moss and asphalt. Subsequently, resin, lemon peel, rubber gloves, mint leaves, and a subtle essence of jerky make their appearance.
Вкус87The initial impression on the palate is one of the refreshing citrus notes, dominated by oranges and lemons. As the tasting progresses, the pith lends a slightly intensified flavour, accompanied by nuances of dust, mould, and asphalt. Towards the end, a touch of the bamboo basket and ivory emerges.
Финиш86The finish unveils chickpea mash, damp burnt wood, soot, and a gentle hint of bitter melon.
Tommyknocker Connoisseur 84 26 aug 2023 8:48 pm
Since I'm not a big Ardbeg fan, I've had the bottle open for over 2 years now, but it actually gets better every year. Today, August 26, 2023, it is heavily spicy, darkly sweet with lots of smoke and ash. It doesn't seem as immature and bubbly as it did at the beginning. After years, we could become friends. Opened after almost 4 years and now almost empty. Too much oxidation has not done it any good. Extremely flat, now ash, cardboard, salty, watery in the mouth. No, now it's good that it's finally empty. Its peak was after 2 years of being open. 85-86-87-88-86-84 over 4 years of being open.
Damek Connoisseur 85 27 nov 2023 3:21 pm
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Нос85Nose: A hit of smoke and peat, pencil eraser, pleasantly sweet, vanilla, buttery, streusel and peach, toffee, citrus, orange, sour fruit, red currant, a bit of fruity dryness, nuts, spices, pepper. 85.50
Вкус85Taste: Oily, sweet, dark chocolate, cocoa powder, burnt caramel, butter cookies, tart wood, herbs, citrus, pomelo, grapefruit, tart apricot, dried fruit, pepper, light smoke, charcoal. 85.50
Финиш84Finish: medium short, smoke, ash, a lot of tartness, wood, bitter caramel, bitter citrus fruits, pepper, spices. 83.50
Timoo Expert Junior 87 22 jun 2024 6:22 pm
A bit thin behind the smoke, 8 years old, ok for that and the price.

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manspear Expert Senior 87 28 jul 2024 5:03 pm

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kawhi Expert Senior 85 09 aug 2024 4:54 pm
Not a bad aroma. Slightly youthful, but not too bubbly. Easy to drink.

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Dramtastic.86 Expert Senior 85 16 nov 2024 10:31 am

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Gabriellito Member Senior 83 09 apr 2025 9:21 am
AdamsB Expert Senior 86 12 may 2025 9:04 am
8-year-old Ardbeg "For Discussion" (55 pm). Before the first sip, it is worth giving the drink a moment to "breathe" - this opens up its full flavor and aromatic potential. For those who prefer more delicate experiences, a few drops of water can balance the intense smokiness, revealing additional, more subtle flavor notes.
JacobaEd Connoisseur 86 17 jul 2025 9:28 pm

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guillaumejonqua Newbie 90 01 oct 2025 12:16 pm
Stanzeflasche Connoisseur 88 09 feb 2026 1:28 am
Iodine freshness, pale smoke, white fruits, mirabelle plums, Comice pears, quartz, limestone, all dusted with icing sugar. A lovely breadth develops after a while. Creosote, gravel, gypsum, and a touch of vanilla. Some vegetables, fennel, celery. On the palate, it's quite fruity, slightly creamy, banana and candied grapes, vanilla ice cream, lychees, the peat is discreet. Pepper and cumin, not too strong. A beautiful, long, and powerful finish, blocks of coal, blond tobacco, vanilla icing, clove, nutmeg, mocha. Chocolate chip cookie. Bourbon Barrels highlight coastal and mineral notes, and bring out white fruits, but there are also discreet vegetal notes. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2026/02/ardbeg-8-yo-for-discussion.html

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3_243F6 Photo Moderator 86 14 jul 2021 6:18 pm
I found the finish quite surprising - much more sherry influence than on the nose and palate. It doesn't quite fit, in my opinion. To me, this is another Ardbeg that gets high ratings because of hype. It is good, yes, but nothing special or particularly interesting.

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Islaywolf Expert Senior 88 29 jul 2021 6:51 am
Tried a sample.

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Lu Cifer Connoisseur 87 30 jul 2021 8:28 pm
riegerjonas Expert Senior 85 16 aug 2021 9:52 pm
2021-08-12
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Нос85strong citrus, light pastries, ashy smoke, vanillin, very subtle aromas of dry sherry
Вкус86strong ashy smoky, citrus, quite intense sweetness
Финиш85Anise and menthol
claymore84 Expert Senior 86 07 sep 2021 11:52 pm
Tasted on 09-07-2021.
yggr Connoisseur 83 12 nov 2021 10:57 pm

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yarikovsky Expert Senior 87 20 dec 2021 10:16 pm
martinseco Expert Senior 87 18 jan 2022 12:20 pm
I ended up ordering three bottles from the Distillery Shop. Now I can have a say: As of today - January 18th, 2022 - 6 bottles can be ordered per order. Shipping costs are waived from an order value of 155 euros. In Germany, shipping is from Nuremberg: There are no additional Brexit costs such as customs and taxes. That's the good news. Now for the discussion: Currently 4384 bottles are posted as "in the collection", and apparently there are still plenty of bottles filled if each customer is allowed to order 6 bottles. I would be really interested in the edition! Compared to the Ten, I find this 8-year-old very successful. It is darker and more intense, and at 50.8% vol. it has a strength that leaves room for your own water games. In my opinion, the Ten could use an update (Ten.two), especially a new alcohol strength of 51% vol.

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Ostap Connoisseur 88 20 feb 2022 10:06 am
01/29/2022: Youth is completely unreadable, everything is very soft and smooth, as for Ardbeg. Only in the aftertaste there is a certain intensity and pressure of youth. Good release with inadequate price tag.
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Нос89Sour smoky peat, swamp water, prunes, straw, farm with cows, delicately smoked, dried fruits, candied lemon peel, peppermint chill, a little later tender ash, winter pear.
Вкус88Ash, smoke, notes of sweet rubber, toffee, citrus.
Финиш88Milk iris, ash, smoke, oak board, soft, oily, not too long, but not short, candied pumpkin, soot, citrus.
zzqfyl Connoisseur 88 30 mar 2022 4:40 pm

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90ClubWhisky Connoisseur 86 23 apr 2022 4:23 am
Pretty bright color. There is a slight oily.
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Нос88Peat. Red fruit. There are many of them. Effect similar to Sherry Oloroso. Lots of red fruit. Cherries and wild strawberries. Maybe a red currant. Even some dark forest fruits. Some blueberries and blueberries.
Вкус86Forest fruits. Blueberries and blueberries. Lots of spices. Chili. Sharply. Peat. Smoke. Caramel.
Финиш87Peat. Smoke. Caramel. Sweetness. Dark berries. Blueberries. Berries. Medium to medium-long finish.
Pepone Member Senior 89 30 apr 2022 8:11 pm

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Unlimit Member Senior 86 08 may 2022 3:13 pm
Tutu Expert Junior 85 02 jul 2022 9:19 pm
pianoman Connoisseur 85 09 jul 2022 9:34 pm
Bene37 Expert Senior 74 28 jul 2022 7:58 pm
Nose: spicy and smoky, cold coals and ash, some tar, citrus notes (lime), pineapple, lovage, some liquorice, some sweetness, light ginger and anise Palate: Soft and smoky, ash, coals and some tar, citrus notes (lime), some sweetness, some pineapple, unfortunately not fully present Finish: medium length, warm, sweet, smoky, pineapple, citrus notes, lovage, light ginger and aniseed, some liquorice Rating: it's clear, but because of the inconsistent mouthfeel it misses more. Smoke and citrus notes, herbs and pineapple determine the picture. If the pineapple were as present on the palate as it is on the nose and the finish would be very good; so he's "just" totally okay. Personally, I still prefer the Ten. 86/100 or 6/10
ThePeatyBurn Member Senior 90 16 oct 2022 12:45 pm
SRB Connoisseur 87 09 nov 2022 9:30 pm

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besar Connoisseur 87 17 jan 2023 10:18 am

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George_Martin2 Expert Senior 86 18 feb 2023 5:50 pm
The thread continues from the nose to the finish, the smoke is nice and homely. I would highlight licorice as a prominent base note, of course with a lot of smoke. I like it a lot, but the sharpness was slightly dulling.
stf_92 Expert Senior 84 21 apr 2023 9:34 pm
Ashy peat, floral and slightly herbaceous. Fairly short finish. A fairly simple whisky without complexity.
Vas Connoisseur 87 01 jun 2023 7:12 am
Slightly young, good sherry profile
Dram_Whisky Connoisseur 86 19 oct 2023 1:08 pm

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pwal Member Senior 82 07 feb 2024 9:36 pm
kornelb Member Senior 86 10 feb 2024 12:20 am
Peat, smoke, less burnt but more marine than in the 13 YO, a bit peppery, a lot of spices and herbs, vanilla, salted caramel, toffee, honey, lavender, orange peel, some citrus. Rather on the sweet side.
jellehiemstra22 Member Senior 87 19 apr 2024 10:00 pm
Good, easy-drinking whisky. To be repeated!
Lovespring Expert Senior 88 06 nov 2024 12:00 am
lukasz12 Expert Senior 85 10 dec 2024 11:21 am

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novachenko Expert Senior 83 09 feb 2025 9:11 pm
Somewhere between "no way" and "you can drink"

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PM_ROOT Expert Senior 87 12 oct 2025 9:16 pm
You can smell the bourbon barrel and maybe Amantillado, but I'm not sure.
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Нос86Lots of vanilla, toffee and honey, slightly noticeable peat and smoke, well-integrated alcohol, citrus, slight earthiness and butter cookies.
Вкус87Ash, sweetness, vanilla, caramel and honey, salty, oily, slightly spicy, nuts, citrus.
Финиш88Long, slightly spicy (chili), but only at the beginning. After a while, sweetness appears and a slight, oaky bitterness grows, along with peat. As the previous notes fade, more campfire smoke and a bit of ash emerge.
geriud Connoisseur 87 02 nov 2025 8:49 pm

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CellarToberi Expert Senior 91 01 jan 2026 5:13 pm
Discussively, the very age for youthful vigour, just at the curve where it turns slightly bitter. Matured in ex-bourbon casks. Non-chill-filtered. Not coloured. Thick primary legs. Mid-size secondary legs. Droplet trails. Indeed taste-wise as well, between the 5 YO Wee Beastie and the 10 YO. Preferred neat.
john_m Expert Senior 86 30 mar 2026 10:50 am
Great Ardbeg. Not simple at all despite his age.
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Нос86ashes, rubber, creosote, black pepper, malt, citrus zest, vanilla; peat, machine oil, notes of the sea (fresh breeze, salt, wet stones), oak, vanilla again, powdered sugar; ginger powder, apple pie; multi-layered, Ardbeg-style, very good
Вкус85honey, malt, black pepper, smoke, ashes, peat, stewed sweet apples, oak, salt, a little iodine; strength is felt, but there is no alcohol sharpness; black pepper again, soot, woody notes, licorice
Финиш86long, astringent; honey, stewed apples, peat, rubber, creosote, black pepper, ginger, lots of tannins, an extinguished cigar, dried fish skin, cumin
TomyCyber Expert Junior 86 17 apr 2026 5:27 pm
04/10/2022 86 / 100 Color: Light amber, natural. AROMA - 20.5 / 25 Smoky, seaweed-like, and quite flat. A delicate note of rosehip marmalade, some herbs, Earl Grey tea, currants and plum jam, and chocolate-dipped cherries. There's relatively little smoke for an Ardbeg. Simple and pleasant. TASTE - 21.5 / 25 Sweet and balanced by the bitterness of the wood, it lingers on the tongue and transitions into a smoky, fruity aroma (dried fruit). Overall, unfortunately, there's very little going on here. FINISH - 22.5 / 25 Jam, dark chocolate, buckwheat honey, and ash. It has a delicate wineiness that lingers for a long time, pleasantly fading on the tongue. It's much more appealing than the taste itself. BALANCE - 21.5 / 25 It's Committee Release, and I bought the sample from Mariusz Cybula. Overall, it's a pretty good whisky, but the quality doesn't quite match the price.
Joe Karacho Expert Junior 88 12 may 2026 11:03 pm
A tasty malt, it doesn't do anything wrong, but it could use a bit more punch and a touch of oak. Thanks to OneManArmy84 for sharing the bottle...
WiltChamberlain Connoisseur 90 12 jul 2021 6:38 pm
This is an excellent Ardbeg.

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Jochen Expert Junior 88 25 jul 2021 2:14 pm
More on www.whisky-siegen.de The nose begins with wood smoke and a subtle citrus note. Then it gets funny: It's this scent when you make your own vegetable broth and cook the root vegetables and add parsley. Then replaced by sweet toffee and bitumen. If this conglomerate subsides in the nose, milk chocolate, aniseed and wood smoke follow. Friends, this really takes getting used to for me. Taste: Very peppery to begin with, but quite soft. Still powerful and warming on the palate with smoke, anise and salted caramel. Eucalyptus can be tasted and, towards the finish, also clove, with increasing dryness. The finish is medium to long - with smoked bacon, roasted aromas and aniseed again.
LordIslay Expert Senior 89 29 jul 2021 1:49 pm
Very good dram for his 8 years!

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Gous Connoisseur 87 04 aug 2021 12:33 am

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olegborgol Connoisseur 86 23 aug 2021 7:45 pm
Drinking ardbeg, comfortable durability. 21.5-21.5-21-21

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Archer Connoisseur 87 24 sep 2021 6:02 pm
The shy nose surprises at first, but then there is still a lot to come. It then shows teeth on the tongue (ha, ha), the finish is also impressive. Ardbeg in young and with some power (just under 50%) works pretty well here. For a fuff in the standard range: gladly.
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Нос88There is smoke, there is fruit, there is spice, but at the beginning it is rather indifferent. Or let's say: subtle. With a little time in the glass it becomes bolder and reveals mild peat smoke, underlaid with a fruit mixture of lemon pieces, banana, grapefruit and orange peel. On top of it some pepper and savory. The fruit notes are becoming more and more concise and dominant, even pushing the smoky note into the background. Now also roasted walnuts, raisin bread, caramel candy.
Вкус87The mouthfeel is initially soft and creamy, but at the beginning there is a hint of very clear smoke, which is confirmed a short time later: Cold peat smoke, ash, sun-warm tar paper, lemon water - this Ardbeg ashtray where the attempt was made Covering up the smell with "Citrus Joy" air freshener has once again gone badly. Very dry, woody, persistent & long-lasting smoky. The fruity notes have obviously been quite exhausted in the nose, because here on the tongue it is definitely the smoke that is on the podium.
Финиш87Yes, yes, already in the middle. Very smoke-dominated, but here and there lemon and grapefruit flash through again. Very dry, spicy ham, tar paper, warm diesel engine.
d1scostu Connoisseur 88 19 oct 2021 8:11 pm

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JimJaws Expert Senior 88 23 nov 2021 10:13 am

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Spoerkel Connoisseur 88 13 dec 2021 10:22 pm
In particular, some of the purchase prices that have now been demanded encourage discussion. Regardless of this, a very decent drop - even if the "violence" of a Corryvreckan is missing, for example.

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Pepone Member Senior 89 19 dec 2021 5:10 pm

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dapoinbua Connoisseur 88 31 dec 2021 5:29 pm
90ClubWhisky Connoisseur 86 03 mar 2022 11:57 pm
Light golden color. Whisky is not too oily.
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Нос86Smoke, peat. Sweetness. Feel the influence of Sherry. Red fruit. Spices. Black pepper. The second time the caramel comes out. Peat and smoke hide.
Вкус86Peat. Smoke. Salt, sea. Traces of red fruit underneath. Lots of spices. Ginger, black pepper. Caramel. Salty caramel. Oily and thick whisky.
Финиш85Peat, seaweed, sea. Salt. Salty caramel. Medium-long finish.
prestonclub Connoisseur 45 30 mar 2022 9:20 pm
wood, bitter, apple, peat, smoke, grass
SpringbankLover Expert Senior 87 22 oct 2022 4:21 pm
Typical Ardbeg with fine sherry nuances. It's good that it's always available and for €65 the PLV is also very good. Already emptied the fifth wrong one from this one. Nice all day dram.
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Нос87Smoke, anise, lemon, sweet, sherry, ash, oak, spices, raisins, vanilla
Вкус88Sherry, ashy, campfire, anise, lemon, vanilla, honey, oak, spices, raisins, liquorice,
Финиш87Dry, medium length, sherry, sweet, aniseed, ashy, pepper, oak, spice, bitter chocolate
aquataste Expert Senior 86 08 nov 2022 10:52 pm
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Нос89Fresh and aromatic, dried dark fruits with peat smoke, green fruits, fresh herbs, notes of green vegetables, orange peel, milk chocolate, toffee, heath, sea breeze, a pinch of salt and white pepper, spices, ash far in the background
Вкус85Sweet combined with a slight dryness, a handful of dried dark fruits combined with peat smoke, wine notes, sea salt, a pinch of white pepper, fresh and dried herbs, heath, milk chocolate, toffee, oak bitterness, ash in the background
Финиш84Long, peat smoke combined with dried dark fruits, fresh and dried herbs, wine notes, a pinch of salt, milk chocolate, spices, oak bitterness
TimkoT Connoisseur 86 22 nov 2022 10:21 pm

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DyYeah Newbie — 27 nov 2022 7:56 pm
Finally Ardbeg release a limited edition with normal pricing. This whisky is peaty while balanced, reminds me of what Ardbeg used to be.
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Нос91Charcoal, Peaty, pineapple leaves
Вкус91Peppers, Citrus, very oily, barley
Финиш91Vanilla, spice, oily mouth, ocean salty favour
rottendon Connoisseur 82 10 dec 2022 11:17 pm
Hm, seems very young to me, basic smoker, daily dram. Spontaneously Islay, but it could also be such a young Talisker, he has the Chili-Catch, or something young and smoky. Notes from a blind tasting. Admittedly, I would probably have come to Ardbeg last. I was missing the otherwise so typical sweetness. But apart from that, retrospectively it fits.
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Нос83Smoke and citrus fruits, subtle, that's how it starts right after pouring. Mineral, light farm notes, some disinfectant, iodine, the citrus notes disappear, overall quite clean but also shy. After a while, the aromas are much richer. The smoke is now dark and sweet, everything is still there except for the citrus notes. It is initially heated extremely minerally, the smoke almost disappears. More iodine and yellow fruit compote, medicinal smoke, then darkens and sweetens again, marshmallows. Finally, medicinal smoke firmly establishes itself as the central note.
Вкус82Sparkling start, the alcohol seems a bit harsh, otherwise tart notes and acidity set the tone alongside sweetness of peat. Pleasant in interaction, but no pattern of complexity. The mouthfeel is rather thin. In the second sip, initially more concise sweetness, but then even tart.
Финиш81The finish starts off clearly bitter and actually stays that way until the end, with less intensity. Quite long overall, ash lingers on the tongue. No appreciable afterheating detectable. Then all of a sudden it disappeared. In the second sip, the acidity prevails over the bitter notes.
TomAndIngrid Connoisseur 89 12 jan 2023 7:55 pm
A surprise in the blind tasting! Very tasty, also good value for money.
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Нос90Strongly smoky, strawy, sweet.
Вкус90Mild and earthy.
Финиш88Decaying smoke.
AXEoftheNORTH Expert Junior 88 09 aug 2023 8:07 pm
The Ardbeg 8 Years Old for Discussion was available to buy online for Committee members in July 2021. The limited edition spent 8 years in the ex-sherry cask. The single malt whisky impresses as a natural bottling, unfiltered and uncoloured. Aroma: Intense, first strong notes of charcoal, creosote, tar and toffee, then a mysterious, vegetal scent of fennel, celery and green pepper. Once these fade away, milk chocolate, anise and wood smoke follow. With a small drop of water, further herbal notes such as fennel, coriander and lavender appear, with the aromatic wood smoke typical of Ardbeg and a short, fresh-salty sea spray. Palate: Pronounced peppery notes lead to a complex symphony of soft toffee, aniseed, salted caramel chocolate, eucalyptus, menthol and briar wood. A tingly peppery taste follows with sweet aromas overlaid by savory notes of charcoal, smoked bacon, burnt toast and tar.
schengel10 Connoisseur 86 03 sep 2023 9:39 am
...despite its "relative youth" a great, powerful, complex Ardbeg - which you can drink neat! [Color]: Honey;
whiskyneef Member Senior 81 13 mar 2024 6:24 pm
KayMeertens Connoisseur 86 30 sep 2024 9:10 pm
Clearly more mature than the 5YO Wee Beastie. It's a bit along the lines of the Corryvreckan, but more herbal / spicy. In fact, I find it most comparable to the 8YO Still Young from back in the days (1998-2006) which also had a good dose of spice.
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Нос86Oregano, peat, vanilla, green apple and fresh mint leaves.
Вкус87Peat, oregano, gingerbread, apple, mint leaves and white pepper.
Финиш86Peat, apple, gingerbread and white pepper.
Thomalt Member Senior 82 29 oct 2024 10:27 pm
Sharp and young. Still exciting and a good alternative to other Islay malts. Recommended.

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eselsim Expert Senior 86 09 nov 2024 10:45 pm

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Pushko Expert Junior 86 22 nov 2024 8:34 pm

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waldwhisky Connoisseur 87 16 apr 2025 7:29 pm

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Peatyjohn Expert Senior 87 22 apr 2025 9:49 pm
Ardbeg character comes through in smoky caramels, honey dark malt, chocolate dressed with creamy barley sugar. vanilla, BBQ smoked ham. A tasty peaty dram .
SeattleHusky Connoisseur 86 06 jul 2025 12:09 am
It's not as bad as everyone says.

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CiscoKM Newbie 79 28 sep 2025 12:26 am
Sven76 Expert Senior 86 31 jan 2026 12:46 pm

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feolai Connoisseur 86 09 mar 2026 3:29 am
Aroma：Pronounced；Palate：86/100; Aftertaste：Med-Long.
whiskyfan_olli Expert Senior 90 21 mar 2026 8:44 am
Very solid Ardbeg.

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kikist Connoisseur 87 15 jun 2026 8:45 pm
Fair price, good whisky... I think this is best described in this way
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Нос90Light ash, vanilla, caramel, some mint (almost like Airways chewing gum), a lot of fruitiness (primary mango and pineapple), slightly herbal, some earthiness, nice peanut butter (not that shy) After more time in the glass there is nice saltiness, smoke is not that powerful more like overtoasted wood, dried meat Water pronounces that sweetness
Вкус84Strong smoke, ash, alcohol is there, spiciness, dirty musty garage, some shoe polish Water makes it more interesting, mellows down that smoke and brings
Финиш86Long lasting Spicy arrival then goes to smoky, oily almost creamy, again peanut butter, herbal notes, some bitter orange, some iron
wbarchive_456656 Member Senior 80 30 jul 2021 10:15 pm
Overall I’d give it 8/10 one of the better Ardbeg releases in recent years. Reasonably priced and nice to see a return of the age statement for £57 I’d take another bottle. Full review at: https://twowhiskybros.co.uk/blogs/blog/ardbeg-8-for-discussion
geriud Connoisseur 87 21 aug 2021 7:48 pm

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KonstUA Connoisseur 87 23 aug 2021 7:05 pm
Nose 22, taste 21, finish 22, balance 22
Comet67 Connoisseur 89 24 aug 2021 11:17 am

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Kapkan Connoisseur 87 23 sep 2021 12:28 pm
It happens, for example, I know my older brothers and when I see a teenager, I understand what family he is from.
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Нос87Smoky, warm, with unripe, green melon, pear, raisins, smoked apricot.
Вкус87Fresh, unripe melon, some lemon juice, smoke, apple, sharpness.
Финиш86Sweet and sour, smoky, slightly bitter, medium duration.
MonkeChef Expert Junior 87 27 sep 2021 10:14 pm
Most salty whisky i have tried.
Phalat Connoisseur 89 20 oct 2021 8:12 pm
It would be nice to be in the core range. I think the pricing is fair. A very big favorite right now in 2021.
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Нос89powerful salty medicinal peat peach pear woody ash lemon vanilla coal chocolate
Вкус88powerful chili chocolate pungency then turns into a sweet malty flavor peach and pear cocoa butter spicy
Финиш89medium length medicated compote chili chocolate salty medium long
Willie JJ Expert Senior 70 01 dec 2021 10:37 pm
Some pleasant aspects to the nose, although a bit dull and vegetal after the typical citrus sweetness. Disappointing in the mouth. Arrived well enough, but flat in the middle and lacking in Ardbeggy zestiness. Again rather overwhelmed by the vegetal notes. The finish has a throat lozenge attack, which is not unpleasant, but it won’t win any prizes either. Overall this is the worst Ardbeg I’ve had in a long time. Very disappointing.
robse211 Expert Senior 88 04 dec 2021 8:11 pm

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MaltMart Member Junior 87 27 dec 2021 4:12 pm
A more rounded version of the 10 and has a great balance.nice level of peat which you’d expect from an Ardbeg but not long enough in the mouth for me.
fradin11 Connoisseur 87 18 may 2022 5:14 pm

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SpringbankLover Expert Senior 87 23 jun 2022 11:06 am
A very successful committee release and fortunately always available and that's exactly why I don't understand why it's offered here for up to 200€ and let alone why someone should buy it instead of the RRP?
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Нос88Sherry, Vanilla, Anise, Citrus, Ash, Smoke (typically ardebeg)
Вкус89Sherry, sweet, ash, anise, campfire, spicy, citrus here again and of course a nice portion of smoke that hovers over everything.
Финиш87Long finish, smoke, spicy, sweet, slightly oily,
whisky_garage Expert Senior 86 25 jul 2022 5:43 pm
Aroma: A bit shy, but it's temporary. Oiliness, smoked meats, smoke, tropical fruits, citrus fruits, rye bread, spicy spices. Taste: bright, sweet with bitterness, smoky. Peat smoke, ash, creamy theme, vanilla, citrus, coniferous-herbal shades. Spicy spices, lots of pepper. Finish: dry with bitterness. Lots of pepper, thick smoke, diesel fuel. Conclusion: Considering this release from the standpoint of a regular lineup or a batch history, it would have turned out quite well, but you shouldn't serve it with Committee sauce.
face Expert Senior 84 19 sep 2022 9:23 am

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Saftkenner Connoisseur 85 09 oct 2022 5:28 pm
I'm rather wondering whether this bottling actually offers an incentive for lively discussions... When I think about how the Ardbeg TEN has developed in recent years, I would actually prefer this eight-year-old bottling, especially since the drinking strength is well chosen here. However, since it is (or was) in the same league as the Uigeadail and Corryvreckan in terms of price, a comparison is also obvious here. But I wouldn't hesitate for long here and give these two NAS colleagues precedence, even if their quality has decreased significantly over the past few years. Thinking about the recent Committee releases, I found both the "Blaaack", the "Scorch", and the "Fermutation" more interesting.
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Нос86The nose is quite intense and primarily fruity - the smoke is not in the foreground here, but gives the overall composition (rather low-threshold) a nice spice. The delicate smoke has a slightly maritime touch, like a campfire by the sea. In addition, there is concise vanilla, grilled pineapple, caramel, apple, candied lemon, grapefruit and fine oak spice.
Вкус85The smoke is much heavier here. The start is slightly peppery, the body is very slightly creamy. Peat and wood smoke, ash, salt, caramel, iodine, phenolic notes, candied lemon, grilled pineapple, oak spice.
Финиш84Mid-length finish. Ash, toffee, tar, candied lemons.
Lorion Connoisseur 84 10 nov 2022 2:37 pm
Solid, not what I expected. 84 points.
Acetate Expert Senior 83 23 nov 2022 8:37 pm

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slu9ge Expert Senior 86 04 dec 2022 6:36 pm
I have no idea what discussion they meant, there is nothing to discuss about, it's just a typical Ardbeg - a lot of peat smoke, yellow fruits, flowers, some citrus. Good strength, good nose, good taste, good finish, but overpriced af - I'd rather get two bottles of Wee Beastie with a Subway Sandwich as a bonus.
Boletus Connoisseur — 08 dec 2022 5:52 pm
Without a doubt this is one of the better new releases from ''Ardbeg'' in recent years for me, but I would have expected some more power and intensity from these key data. There is almost nothing to be seen of Sherry and the whole package somehow seems very restrained and shy. Even if I find this amazingly creamy mouthfeel very nice and it harmonizes very well with the complex smoky note, I am not entirely convinced of this malt. This is probably mainly due to the fact that the buffalo grass aroma, which is permanently present and lasts longer in the aftertaste, creates associations for me with a sip of ''Grasovka'' Vodka. In my opinion, the whisky does not come close to the 10, but would be a good addition to the portfolio of this distillery.
AlphaCentauri Expert Senior 86 28 jan 2023 1:24 pm
It's definitely not what I wanted, but half way there it's quite good and you really don't have any reason to complain, especially with a view to the price. In my opinion, the seasoned sherry casks were not the best choice and diluting to 50.8% certainly didn't have to be. But with this bottling we are definitely moving in the direction of what I hope for in the long term. Cask strength and bourbon casks would be my priority with a view to a sequel - as far as I'm concerned, it can also be 8 years old instead of 10 years old. Youth is not a disturbing factor here - I would like to have a boisterous, vigorous smoker. repurchase? Does not have to be. I hope that this direction will be pursued further and ideally one day the Ten will be bottled (again) at cask strength. I find this bottling interesting, especially in terms of the concept, but I'm particularly pleased that it was released in such large numbers that all pinball machines don't stand a chance and there is no secondary market price. More experiments in this direction are welcome!
SEN68 Expert Senior 87 18 feb 2023 4:04 pm
Nose: Peat and flowers Taste: Quite complex. Smoke, fruit, pepper, coffee and burned malt Finish: Salt and pepper Good complex Ardbeg at a good ABV
Larry411 Expert Senior 88 26 apr 2023 11:00 pm
Steamed vegetables, muscles, chowder, seaweed, wet ash, honey, and some creosote. I quite like it. It's a good value at MSRP.
Thomas75 Expert Senior 82 05 aug 2023 9:36 pm
This whisky really has it all and offers an exciting and varied taste experience. A fascinating combination of scents unfolds at the first sniff. A hint of citrus and smoky aromas fill the air, accompanied by an earthy note. The nose is seduced and I can hardly wait to taste the first sip. With the first taste impression, a clearly peppery start is noticeable, which challenges the taste buds. But soon a pleasant sweetness joins in, rolling gently over the tongue. The unmistakable Ardbeg smoke is present from the start and accompanies every further aroma impression. It is a real pleasure to see these flavors dance together. For those who want to intensify the experience, I recommend adding water. This brings the sweetness to the fore and softens the initial pepper. But don't worry, the characteristic smoke remains and gives the Ardbeg 8y a unique touch. This Ardbeg is one of the better modern Ardbegs. Its multifaceted play of aromas and the harmonious balance between smoke, sweetness and pepper make it a good companion in the evening on the terrace.
WaltFebby Expert Senior 86 05 sep 2023 4:35 pm

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Emsmalt Connoisseur 86 28 sep 2023 10:36 am

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theanicolae Member Senior 72 09 feb 2024 4:13 pm
smoke, pepper, spice, charcoal. amazing dram! *the whiskies rated under 70% do not fit the astringency profile i am looking for, but are good, tasty whiskies - great for casual enjoyment and everyday drams with friends. the whiskies rated 70% or above either hit the astringency profile or are promising candidates for the astringency journey. 70% is low astringency, the higher the percentage, the higher the astringency. 100% is astringency perfection. :)
Marnix96 Member Junior 88 04 apr 2024 9:45 pm
Mainly fruity notes (plum), with an underlying smoky note.
Romansen Connoisseur 87 07 jul 2024 11:37 pm

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Spiceweasel Expert Junior 78 06 sep 2024 10:39 pm
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Нос81turpentine, oily, ashtray, rubber
Вкус82Everything from the nose resonates
Финиш83Medium, smoke and earthy notes
VEF206 Connoisseur 86 03 oct 2024 9:55 pm

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redfoxiczek Expert Senior 87 30 oct 2024 10:23 am
Excellent whisky! I think it is better than some of the other committee releases.

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Hang_Loose Member Senior 86 13 nov 2024 10:53 pm

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junyvyao Connoisseur 87 28 jan 2025 5:40 am
Better than Ardbeg 10

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macog Expert Senior 80 26 jul 2025 9:30 pm
Ardbeg was better, at least the age statement
Dr.Ago Expert Senior 96 29 jan 2026 7:14 pm
Perfect
Mitswhisky Expert Senior — 08 jul 2021 11:09 am
In Germany available for 65€ plus 8€ shipping. Total initial price 73€ per bottle
WHISKYEUROPA2009 Connoisseur 88 08 jul 2021 10:22 pm
SMELL intense, first strong notes of charcoal, tar and toffee, then a mysterious, herbal scent of fennel, celery and green paprika. As soon as these subside, milk chocolate, anise and wood smoke follow. With a small drop of water, further herbal notes appear such as coriander and lavender, aromatic wood smoke and a freshly salty sea spray. TASTE Pronounced peppery notes flow into a complex symphony of soft toffee, anise, salted caramel chocolate, eucalyptus, menthol and heather. A tingling peppery taste follows with sweet aromas, which are overlaid by hearty notes of charcoal, smoked bacon, burnt toast and tar. FINISH Long and persistent, with a hint of fresh peppermint and a pinch of clove.
WhiskyJpg Connoisseur 88 13 jul 2021 9:46 am

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Kanpai Member Senior 90 18 jul 2021 8:27 pm
Great new Ardbeg whisky, I am very surprised, definitely something different from the previous bottlings, an indescribable scent of flowery herbs ... Immediately makes you want to have another dram :-) Well done, great price, many thanks to Ardbeg
Tom na Gruagaich Connoisseur 90 28 jul 2021 9:53 am
A class better than the An Oa and very Ardbeggian. Like it a lot.
marcusjang Expert Senior 88 01 aug 2021 8:45 am
So unmistakably Ardbeg. If An Oa and Wee Beastie were Ardbeg-lite, this is much closer to the Ten. However instead of the sweet lemon-candy like taste of the Ten is replaced with a faint sherry characters here. Overall very close in its weight to the Ten, but the additional ABV does make a difference. Also the notes on the label turned out to be very accurate.
Andytka3 Connoisseur 69 10 aug 2021 12:05 pm
1607) Ardbeg, 8YO, The Ultimate, For Discussion, Bottled For The Ardbeg Committee
valasios Connoisseur 86 13 aug 2021 7:16 am

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Igor_Gudimov Expert Senior 87 15 oct 2021 1:37 am
Very interesting nose. Taste and finish - classic slightly young Ardbeg. For Friday night
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Нос88Fresh campfire ash smoke, sweet ripped apples, honey pollen, beef in aspic (salty jellied beef)
Вкус87Sweet creamy intense wet campfire ash smoke, oily, wood charcoal, black pepper and dried beef, sour hay
Финиш86Long, creamy ash, white pepper
Hady El Hachem Expert Junior 90 11 nov 2021 9:13 am
A truly great Ardbeg. Has everything Ardbeg fans (as well as peat fans) ask for in a whisky. The nose is quite beautiful, the palate rich and pretty complex for an 8 year-old, and the finish is long, lingering, and warming. I hope it makes it to the core range, because it's better than the wee beastie. It's like Ardbeg 10 on steroids.
massel Expert Senior 86 18 nov 2021 8:50 pm
Warm smoke and ash from the campfire, pepper, menthol, sweet or overripe lemon. Not as intense in taste as expected. Again the smoke and ash, again the sweet, overripe lemon, pepper is added and makes itself felt with a slight tingle, I think I can find anise. Sweet at first, then drying, long, the smoke stays and dominates, again pepper, aniseed, and later on a very subtle lemon. All in all, a very good whisky, even the 8 years come across as older, despite the 50.8% with currently 65€ it is too expensive, I would rather stick with the ten. I can't say whether it's typical for Ardbeg, because up until now I haven't tasted enough Ardbeg (Ardbeg Ten and Uigeadail).

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TechnOBY Connoisseur 86 21 nov 2021 11:41 pm

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bankimate Connoisseur 84 20 mar 2022 7:03 pm

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hzs275 Connoisseur 77 20 mar 2022 7:03 pm

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Eisieisbaer08 Expert Senior 86 21 may 2022 9:08 pm

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EricLeeee Expert Junior 87 22 aug 2022 12:11 am
Not bad for a bottle of Ardbeg at such a price.

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SCHREDDER Connoisseur 88 07 oct 2022 10:27 pm

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Willum Connoisseur 87 29 jan 2023 8:55 am

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Dre73 Connoisseur 86 30 jan 2023 12:34 am
In the nose and body hardly any dominant peat to be found, only in the finish this typical Ardbeg ashiness arives. Fruity and floral in the nose, more sweet in the body, more smoky in the finish. Overall a decent, good whisky, pleasant for sure.
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Нос86Fruity, fresh, floral. Not too much alcohol punch, and hardly any peat here.
Вкус86Quite powerful now, sweet, spicy, pepper, caramel, vanilla. Pretty full body, but still not very peaty.
Финиш87Still some power, sweet smoke, ashy now. Medium long finish, pretty rich.
Pater_Erison Expert Junior 87 26 mar 2023 11:22 pm

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polno_scieszko Member Senior 83 08 may 2023 8:44 pm
Nose: Strawberry, redcurrant, caramel, liqueur cherries, donut freshly glazed, sliced green peppers, hazelnuts, butter biscuits, light saltiness and seainess, bitter syrup-like medicine Taste: Berries, menthol, plum jam, ashtray, earthy, cyrus, spicy, mineral, sea cool, white pepper, eucalyptus, grilled bacon, milk fudge, lubricants at the end More interesting after adding water
Schusti_94 Expert Senior 86 25 may 2023 9:52 pm

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drink_tony Expert Senior 82 19 jan 2024 3:33 pm
Rudeboi5000 Expert Senior 84 21 feb 2024 1:36 pm
LongPourAmourBlog Expert Senior 89 08 apr 2024 9:45 am
Forget the names, buy these little gems that are the age stated Ardbeg. The 10 years old is a no-brainer, the Wee Beastie at 5 years vigorous and promising, but this 8 years old the best of both worlds. My bottle says "for discussion", but I would say the debate is settled. Make this a regular release, Ardbeg! Please? Read more on https://whisky-odyssey.com/nl/TASTING-NOTES/Ardbeg-8-and-10-years-old/
yifulite_Boris Expert Senior 87 04 aug 2024 9:44 pm

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Wienter65 Expert Junior 90 07 oct 2024 7:10 pm
I tried the whisky for more then 12 month now and I'm still surprised. What a beautiful Ardbeg. It's hard to believe, but I wouldn't have expected Ardbeg to have this quality in this price segment. In addition to the sometimes catastrophically bad special bottlings and committee releases, this 8-year-old "For discussion" appears to be a wonderful ray of hope. The whisky is significantly better, deeper, even more “mature” than the regular 10-year-old Ardbeg. Sweet, herbal, light fruity and without any annoying bitterness. Congratulations Ardbeg, you can still do it - please do more of it in the future!

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Hoorhay Connoisseur 87 29 nov 2024 11:36 am
Hint of youth on the nose, but doesn't taste young.

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Thoma Connoisseur 86 21 dec 2024 11:08 pm

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L_Gillian Expert Senior 88 25 dec 2024 5:18 pm
switzyuk Connoisseur 87 14 jan 2025 1:25 am

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DDDD Expert Senior 87 10 mar 2025 5:15 pm
I don’t know when is the bottling date for my batch but I save it under this WB ID so I assume this is the one This bottle is kind of mute when you first open it. I review this base on it is fully opened up after 3 years and I revisited it and become so good
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Нос87All Ardbeg nose, ashy smoke peat
Вкус87Ardbeg sweetness, mellow mouthfill with slightly rough edges, I guess due to the young age, but it is already better than uigeadail
Финиш88lingering lemony finish, saliva keeps on bringing out the remaining favour from your tongue
AlexScotch Member Senior 86 03 aug 2025 10:14 pm
Experimental Ardbeg 8. Let me tell you: given the many diverse reviews, more positive ones, it means that the experiment was a success!
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Нос86A balanced blend of charcoal, sweetness, and spices. The aroma is charred oak, tree resin, lemon pie, and salted caramel with a hint of anise.
Вкус87The taste is rich. Sweet smoke, smoked bacon, licorice, pronounced notes of lemon, salty caramel, and burnt toast. A hint of sea notes and spices.
Финиш86The aftertaste is quite long-lasting. It combines a pleasant sweet smoke, pepper, dark fruits, and wood resin.
Cubey666 Connoisseur 86 10 dec 2025 8:44 pm
tenth day of the advent calendar 2025, always good to drink Ardbeg.
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Нос87light rubber, some meat, mini smoke, slight peat, honey, whiff of ash.
Вкус86meaty, some pepper, oranges, peat, smoke, stronger than the nose, ashy.
Финиш86earthy peat, some smoke, pepper, bit feisty too.
TommyHan Connoisseur 86 27 dec 2025 1:07 am

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Dirac Connoisseur 86 09 mar 2026 3:20 am
Duty-free prices are below RMB 500 per bottle. The value for money is quite high.
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Нос85You can tell it's Ardbeg just by the smell. It has almost no alcoholic scent.
Вкус87Oily and rich in a distinct smoky flavor
Финиш85medium and long
Quak Connoisseur 87 02 may 2026 6:56 pm

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LukeFive Connoisseur — 01 jul 2021 12:34 pm
PRODUCT DETAILS Ardbeg 8 Years Old is a big, youthful, deliberately challenging whisky that we think our smoke-loving, insanely committed Committee Members will go wild for. Unmistakeable smoky intensity. Charcoal and creosote. Curious hints of fennel and celery mixed with woodsmoke… Ardbeg 8 Years Old is guaranteed to provoke discussion. Only available online, and only available to Committee Members, this bottling is pretty rare too… Buy, try and discuss the dram with us on social media using #Ardbeg8ForDiscussion. We look forward to hearing what you have to say! ABV 50.8%
FernetBranco Connoisseur 83 14 jul 2021 7:04 pm
Open today and try. Put it this way: A conceivable bottling if you want to round off the range downwards. MMn almost irrelevant. A little smoke, a little hay, a little cucumber water and something in the direction of fruit. Nothing I wouldn't get at 10 too. It is even a touch more complex and pleasing. Anyone who wants to discuss should do so ... but for "classic" Ardbeg fans this is more of a disappointment.

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TechnOBY Connoisseur 86 04 oct 2021 8:22 pm

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DerDennis! Specialist 85 12 nov 2021 10:56 pm
I like the 10er better :)

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Simon Stood Connoisseur 87 18 feb 2022 9:12 pm
Nose - classic Ardbeg with slight sourness Taste - quite young, but dense and oily Aftertaste - medium length, fruity. 21.5-21.5-22-21.5
Tommms Member Junior 85 19 feb 2022 5:34 pm
Dhugal MacArdry Expert Senior 87 12 mar 2022 5:43 pm

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Mannix65 Connoisseur 87 18 apr 2022 12:40 am
Very good value for money, a positive surprise, very solid with old Ardbeg quirks Issue price: 65 EUR
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Нос87Dusty ash, tar, lubricating oil, mineral lemon zest, wet leaves, some cumin
Вкус87Sweet BBQ smoke, lube, gum, tar, leather, coal ash, light citrus notes
Финиш86Long and smoky, the sweetness is followed by a hint of acidity in the aftertaste
stalker1971 Expert Senior 85 24 may 2022 5:12 pm

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Dr.Ago Expert Senior 96 04 jun 2022 8:32 pm
Peated...
Paedi75 Expert Junior 83 17 jun 2022 8:54 pm

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Ficelli Connoisseur 88 29 jul 2022 5:13 pm

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JorgenRichardson Member Senior 90 17 sep 2022 10:06 pm
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Нос90Smokey like a ham; vanilla and fruit; Calvados?
Вкус91Smoky with fruity sweetness
Финиш88Smoky, woody
BarrelBeast Expert Senior 83 19 sep 2022 9:23 am
Youtube Review: https://youtu.be/GSHZ69o9jj0

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Spekkhogger Connoisseur 86 17 dec 2022 10:40 pm

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mihatozzz Expert Senior 85 11 jan 2023 3:05 pm
Would be a good alternative to Ardbeg 10, but not for that kind of money
DramSlayer Connoisseur 87 07 feb 2023 8:30 pm

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Wienter65 Expert Junior 90 09 jul 2023 1:51 pm
A really very nice Ardbeg with a good price-performance ratio (for Ardbeg standards). In my opinion, the Ardbeg 8 for Discussion is significantly better than the regular Ardbeg 10. Here you can see again that age alone is not everything.

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Cubey666 Connoisseur 86 26 feb 2024 5:34 pm
Tasted at WTF 2022 (Whisky Tasting Festival) in Utrecht! Great event on the 17th of September 2022 not much to discuss for me, solid dram! earthy, peat, vanilla, menthol, tea leaves, salty and briny with some good meat, pepper on taste and finish.

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yifulite_Boris Expert Senior 87 06 mar 2024 7:26 pm

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Vagmanou Expert Senior 85 05 nov 2024 10:35 pm

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MarcelWhiskyPanda Expert Senior 85 17 nov 2024 7:16 pm
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Нос84Dry campfire smoke with herbs and lemon Leicht Maretim A little pepper match alcohol well integrated Slightly vanilla but rather behind
Вкус85Peppery start on the tongue Vanilla Smoke is clearly lemon oat flakes in citric acid Tastes very well
Финиш85long finish pepper Still lemon with a little more smoke Then lightly chocolate
LastCall Expert Senior 87 21 dec 2024 1:47 pm
An experimental bottling that focuses on younger Ardbeg and was created especially for the Ardbeg community. A bold, young whisky that shows the strength of Ardbeg. One of my favorites of the recent bottlings.
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Нос86Fresh and lively with dominant peat smoke notes, citrus fruits and a subtle sweetness of vanilla and caramel. A hint of pepper and fresh wood provides spice.
Вкус87Intense and smoky. Sweet aromas of toffee and malt meet spicy elements such as pepper and ginger. A hint of salty sea air adds freshness.
Финиш88Medium to long with a pleasant balance of smoke, spice and light sweetness. Really fun - great with a drop of water!
kroy Expert Junior 86 18 sep 2025 8:07 pm
Very fresh, very fruity, salty and sweet. Peat is there, quite intensive but balanced. Great young Ardbeg
HrvojeV Connoisseur 88 21 sep 2025 1:09 pm

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Lerraa Expert Senior 85 21 sep 2025 7:07 pm

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anter Expert Senior 84 03 apr 2026 12:31 pm
I don't think there's any major innovation to fuel the buzz implied on the label. It's not a low-quality whisky, but the finish isn't very pleasant, unfortunately. It's good, but certainly not the most exciting whisky in the world. Price-performance ratio: Medium-Good Would I buy it again?: I think more interesting bottles could be found. Maybe it could be appealing for beginners.
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Нос85Plenty of tar, asphalt. Seared, barbecue-seasoned meat. Nice saltiness, seaweed, iodine. A hint of frying, perhaps a malty undertone. A slightly mineral side; perhaps chalky. A vanilla-candy-like side that becomes apparent over time, perhaps like a doughnut. Almond paste and almond cookies. Maybe some plant-based notes in the background. Wakame. A little fruitiness underneath; perhaps like green apple. A nice, sufficiently complex nose. Nothing particularly innovative, in my opinion.
Вкус85A medium-low body. Nice intensity. Very maritime. Quite salty. Iodine-like. Slightly kelpy. Nori and wakame. There's even a bit of furikake. A slight sweetness. Definitely not too youthful, still obvious vanilla. A bit of fried, perhaps fritter-like, with a herbal undertone. You can even feel that more roasted side, especially from the well-fried brown parts of the fritter. Slight mirepoix. A bit of bitterness and slight tannins. Naphthalene underneath. Thyme. Complex enough, not unpleasant, but still not particularly innovative.
Финиш83Ash and coal are here. Naphthalene is very noticeable. A bit of tar. Perhaps a very slightly cheesy undertone. Again, plenty of salt and iodine. Maybe dried fish. Medium intensity. An unbalanced bitterness here. Perhaps a herbaceous side like parsley and thyme. Green plum and green apple peel at the very end. It's not as complex as the rest. The bitterness is unfortunately not very pleasant, but it doesn't create a major flaw either. This one lags behind the rest.
LukeFive Connoisseur — 01 jul 2021 12:34 pm
Official Tasting Notes: COLOUR Pale Straw NOSE Intense with a burst of charcoal, creosote, tar and treacle toffee, with curious hints of something vegetal, like fennel, celery and green peppers. Once these subside, there are hints of milk chocolate, aniseed and woodsmoke. With a little drop of water, some more herbal notes appear, like fennel, coriander and lavender, along with some characteristic Ardbeg aromatic woodsmoke and a hint of fresh, salty sea spray. TASTE A distinctively peppery mouthfeel eases into a complex symphony of flavours; treacle toffee, aniseed, salted caramel chocolate, eucalyptus, menthol and briar wood, to name but a few. The ‘tingling’, peppery sensation on the palate continues, with the sweeter flavours giving way to more savoury notes like charcoal, smoked bacon, burnt toast and tar. FINISH The aftertaste is long and lingering, with a suggestion of peppermint and clove.
martinph78 Member Junior 85 07 jul 2021 11:08 pm
Smokey but not peaty. Very drinkable.
Whisky-Connaisseur Expert Senior — 08 jul 2021 10:07 am
With this bottling, there are indeed some points of discussion for me. A well-made whisky in itself, but I personally miss the sweetness and the Ardbeg typical citrus notes. What remains are lots of spices and dry ash notes with smoke and peat. The influence of the sherry casks used is, if at all, only marginal to me. The 5-year-old Ardbeg Wee Beastie has convinced me more. I thank Moët Hennessy Germany for the complimentary sample! https://www.whisky-connaisseur.de/2021/07/08/ardbeg-8-years-old-for-discussion-committee-release-2021/
myrlo Member Senior 91 08 jul 2021 9:35 pm
glenrob Connoisseur 87 14 jul 2021 12:16 am

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VanOpek Expert Senior 86 16 jul 2021 9:45 pm
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Нос85maritime, dry, smoke, tar, fresh pepper, chalk, charcoal, hints of sweetness, complex and enjoyable, soot
Вкус86sweet, smoke, pepper, tar, maritime, dark chocolate with sea salt, ashes, very close to Arbeg TEN, mineral, smooth and rounded
Финиш86smoky, oak, pepper, dry, hints of mint, long and warm, well balanced whisky
DerDennis! Specialist 85 30 jul 2021 12:24 am
Very interesting aromas on the nose. Looks much older here. Unusual and not recognizable to me as Ardbeg. In the taste there is a lot of smoke and ash, which can be described as young overall. Still very drinkable. The finish is also medium-long and pleasant. In terms of price, however, completely excessive. For this price, I would expect at least a single cask in cask strength. You should definitely try this Ardbeg, I wouldn't buy it.

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Malthead_80 Expert Senior 88 23 aug 2021 10:57 am

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ThinLizzy Connoisseur 86 07 sep 2021 9:12 pm

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Hlektrion Connoisseur 86 19 sep 2021 10:46 am

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gossm01 Connoisseur 88 19 sep 2021 4:55 pm
It has a medium viscosity and a high intensity bouquet. I have aromas of intense marine peat smoke, citrus fruit, caramel, vanilla and honey sweetness. Not very complex yet. A good balance between sweetness and dryness in terms of taste. The alcohol is relatively well integrated and it has a relatively heavy body.
erwinnlim Expert Senior 83 09 oct 2021 11:49 pm
Here's a good young whisky done right. It's the palate to this that really does it for me. It is still a big smoky Ardbeg upfront but has a youthful spirit character to it that adds something and works well here at a higher strength. Value (£57) : 5/10
robbert88 Connoisseur 88 18 oct 2021 10:02 pm
KB201 Connoisseur 88 09 jan 2022 8:38 am
Only available online but for 65 euros.
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Нос87Subtle citrus notes, smoke, peat, bitumen, ash, sweet toffee and herbs.
Вкус88Smoke, tar and anise, caramel, menthol, bacon notes, a little salt.
Финиш89Long hanging charcoal, smoked bacon. Cloves and smoke remain on the finish.
Walter19 Expert Senior 88 26 jan 2022 5:40 pm
By my tasting is a very good Dram, very easy to drink, just like it.
tripel Member Senior 91 12 mar 2022 6:21 pm

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magic_slim Connoisseur 90 25 mar 2022 10:18 pm
Color: Pale Straw A lovely well balanced young Ardbeg of very high quality. Best value for money, better than most of the recent no age committee bottling and much cheaper. The 90 Points on Whiskyfun are completely justified. Highly recommended.
Xaver Connoisseur — 31 mar 2022 10:42 pm
Notes from an online blind tasting. Very tasty thing. Was totally surprised.
zapfdaniel Connoisseur 86 29 apr 2022 9:30 pm

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fnk Expert Senior 86 28 jul 2022 3:44 pm
Ex Sherry Cask fits Ardbeg, a good combination!
Kovalyoff Connoisseur 87 25 sep 2022 7:56 pm
Not bad.
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Нос87Pleasant, fresh, meadow flowers, light honey, peat, campfire smoke, very characteristic of Ardbeg
Вкус87Slightly sweet, fruity, peaty, slightly citrus sour
Финиш86Above average. Woody and peaty, with citrus sourness
KyleRamsay Expert Junior 85 04 dec 2022 6:51 pm
Not bad, maybe a bit too sharp and young.
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Нос85Loads of vanilla, some subtle mellow ardbeg smoke, quite prickly.
Вкус86Very smooth, vanilla, some spices, quite sharp, reminiscent of chamomile tea for some reason.
Финиш85Here the smokiness is present, slightly dry, some oak, some vanilla remains
Scottchy Member Senior 87 05 jan 2023 7:37 pm
An Ardbeg that finally lives up to my expectations I might add...after the disappointing Ten and WeeBeasty, I am very pleased with the 8. Peaty, smoky, a light saltiness and the sherry cask is also well received. Pleasant to drink, the alcohol is unremarkable. The 8 obviously benefits from being bottled at cask strength - well done Ardbeg.

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JasperE Member Senior нет 88.0 неизвестна стр. 3, #34
Jarmin Expert Senior да 88.0 неизвестна стр. 3, #35
HrvojeV Connoisseur да 88.0 неизвестна стр. 3, #36
DramGoodLife Expert Senior да 88.0 неизвестна стр. 3, #37
Boisdale Expert Senior да 88.0 неизвестна стр. 3, #38
vrooom Member Senior нет 88.0 неизвестна стр. 3, #39
mrbars Member Senior нет 88.0 неизвестна стр. 3, #40
Edelstoff0331 Expert Junior да 88.0 неизвестна стр. 3, #41
HarryBG Expert Senior да 88.0 неизвестна стр. 3, #42
jgdmaster Newbie нет 88.0 неизвестна стр. 3, #43
recop Member Junior нет 88.0 неизвестна стр. 3, #44
Mac_Phil Expert Senior да 88.0 неизвестна стр. 3, #45
Whiskybear70 Expert Senior да 88.0 неизвестна стр. 3, #46
Astor85 Expert Junior да 88.0 неизвестна стр. 3, #47
mastert117wb Member Senior нет 88.0 неизвестна стр. 3, #48
Stanzeflasche Connoisseur да 88.0 неизвестна стр. 3, #49
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  • Expert Senior: 627
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Бутылка Цена WB рейтинг Регион / дистиллерия Скидка vs WA Fair€ vs fair Маркет WB vs маркет Наличие Тип / объём Магазин WB связь
Ardbeg 08-year-old 50.8% ABV
≈70 cl объём оценён источником
85 € 119.90 €
WB 86.4 1570 оц. собр. 1571/1571
IslayArdbeg +29.1% -26.1% 103.00 € +17.5% 57.00 € -49.1%
в наличии
Whisky≈70 cl Whisky Agents
WB #185853 не подтверждено (не exact)
Ardbeg 08-year-old
объём не указан
99 €
WB 86.4 1570 оц. собр. 1571/1571
—Ardbeg — — — — 57.00 € -73.7%
в наличии
— Potstill Vienna
WB #185853 не подтверждено (не exact)
Ardbeg 08-year-old 50.8% ABV
Bourbon магазин
70 cl
139.90 €
WB 86.4 1570 оц. собр. 1571/1571
—Ardbeg — -107.5% 103.00 € -35.8% 57.00 € -145.4%
в наличии склад: 1
—70 cl AllesWhisky
WB #185853 не подтверждено (не exact)