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Отзывы об Ardbeg 13-year-old расходятся: его хвалят за узнаваемый характер Ardbeg с дымом, цитрусом, морскими нотами и влиянием бочек Sauternes, но часто критикуют за тонкое или водянистое тело, слабое либо доминирующее влияние Sauternes и завышенную цену. Встречаются и резко отрицательные оценки вплоть до «худшего Ardbeg» и «алкогольной воды».
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В отзывах этот виски описывают как узнаваемый Ardbeg с заметным влиянием Sauternes: сладость, фруктовые и медовые ноты, орехи, ваниль, травы, дым, пепел, цитрус и морские оттенки. Часть дегустаторов хвалит его баланс, маслянистость, кремовую текстуру и сложность, а некоторые считают его лучше стандартного Ardbeg 10. Влияние сотернских бочек оценивают по-разному: одни находят его удачным, другие — почти неразличимым, а третьи — доминирующим настолько, что сладость заглушает характер Ardbeg.
При этом мнения заметно расходятся и включают серьёзную критику: виски называют слишком тонким, водянистым, одномерным, плоским, заурядным и «скучным» на фоне десятилетнего Ardbeg; отмечают нехватку плотности и «мощи» при 46%. Мнения о финише расходятся — от долгого и дымного до короткого и пустого. Повторяющаяся претензия — завышенная цена относительно Ardbeg Ten или Uigeadail и неоправданность специального релиза, хотя для коллекционеров цена может быть приемлемой. Есть и резко отрицательные оценки: «худший Ardbeg», «пустой и бессмысленный», «непоследовательный и затхлый», «алкогольная вода», «совершенно непригодный», призывы избегать покупки, а также упоминания необычных дефектов — привкуса железа, «рыбного» послевкусия, избытка смолы и пепла и слишком торфяного, утомительного характера. В целом текстовые отзывы подтверждают поляризованное восприятие релиза, а не единое мнение.
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· 2026-10-08T05:37:40Z · источник evidence
A successful Ardbeg! I find it exciting and tasty, but the extra charge for the Sauterne aging is quite steep and not really justified. Here you probably pay a bonus as a collector's bottle. Well, I still liked it. I will continue to follow the series.
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| Нос | 88 | A nice sweetness flows towards me, malty, fruit sweetness, apricot, plus the classic aniseed spice touch, but here also green notes, leaves and algae, a little acid, a little white wine, the smoke is not too strong in the nose and is rather earthy -ashy, I don't think it's bad! |
| Вкус | 87 | direct anise associations, slightly thin, oily, slightly spicy, dry, herbs, then sweetness, aniseed, very tasty glazed ashy smoke, builds up quite a bit and is quite inconspicuous at the beginning |
| Финиш | 88 | sweet, algay, ashy, medium length, then just smoke, dry impressions, glazed fruits |
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This review is based on a single glass, tasted at the Eindhoven Whisky Event 2023, and notes quickly jotted down while tasting. A great whisky lacking any harshness or the sharpness of youth, but would I buy a bottle for drinking at the current price? Not exactly sure...
So I think it's successful, the Sauternes influence offers a certain extra, whether the extra price compared to the Ardbeg Ten is justified in the end remains to be seen
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Ardbeg, a masterpiece
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| Нос | 86 | Smoky, barley, leather, citrus It smells like artificial leather, like new sheets. |
| Вкус | 87 | Citrus, earthy scent, leather A powerful, eye-opening citric scent hits your tongue. It's like taking a bite of a very fresh lemon. |
| Финиш | 86 | Tobacco ash, citrus, burnt wood |
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Modern designed Ardbeg, rather on the sweet side but quite drinkable
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| Нос | 87 | Vanilla, almonds, marzipan, custard cream, little smoky, peaty, little kippery and medicinal, little leafy and herbal, wet hay, tobacco, little citric |
| Вкус | 86 | Oily, creamy, vanilla, almonds, marzipan, honey, little citric, good sweetness, nuts, spices, herbs, peaty, smoky, woody, little leafy notes |
| Финиш | 85 | Medium long, warm, vanilla, honey, almonds, peaty, smoky |
Syrupy and fruity Ardbeg
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| Нос | 87 | Peaty, Tar, Citrus, Stone Fruits, Black pepper, Cardamom, Pine needles, Brasil nut |
| Вкус | 90 | Oily, Smoky, Citrus, Stone fruits, Starch syrup, Fennel seed |
| Финиш | 89 | Long, Fennel seed, Cardamom, Apricot nectar, Cold syrup |
As a distillery Ardbeg has changed commensurate with it's growing worldwide popularity. I find this change to be a degradation of it's former character. I have some Ardbeg releases rated very highly. This is not one of them.
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| Нос | 83 | Sauterne is up front. Barley sugar and very light citrus. Water and time brings out the slightest peat and smoke notes. Unimpressive. |
| Вкус | 84 | Again sauterne in command here with very light peat. Too sweet for me with very little body. Balance is off. Thin and limp. Sort of a" gringo Islay", Distilled for the marketing, not for devotees of rich peaty Isla whisky. No smoke at all. Almost an Islay embarassment. |
| Финиш | 81 | Vinegar, some peat FINALLY. Light pepper. Too short. There are many better ardbegs |
The Harpy's Tale 13 Year Old delights me with a blend of sweet, herbal, and intensely peaty aromas. The price is ambitious, but worth every penny. For Ardbeg fans and collectors.
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| Нос | 94 | Sweet (probably from the Sauternes barrel), spicy, peaty. Nutty notes, cinnamon, gingerbread spice, cloves, licorice, lemon aromas, intensely peaty notes. |
| Вкус | 92 | Creamy mouthfeel. Sweet aromas, crème brûlée, ripe pears, buttery pastries, orange marmalade, fresh, mentholated herbal aromas, broad waves of peat, coal, ash, sea salt. |
| Финиш | 92 | Long finish, a touch of spice reminiscent of red chili peppers. All the aforementioned aromas linger beautifully. |
So its on sale on Ardbeg.com but people trying to already sell it for 80% more. LOL its like hyenas coming to a carcass
I clearly find Sauternes notes here both on the nose and on the palate. Plus the combination of that Sauternes sweetness and the smoke. Everything just works for me. I really like this malt, even though I'm always rather skeptical about Ardbeg. This whisky picks me up and therefore a straight 90 points from me.
When it comes to Ardbeg, the price is generally included in my overall evaluation because the connection between quality and price has often been lost here in recent years. The 13 is definitely more complex, oilier than the 10. In addition, the Ardbeg Ten has a drier finish on the palate, like a dry white wine, which is probably due to the more or less singular citrus influence of the Ardbeg Ten (I don't have many other fruit influences). They are both quite sweet on the palate, but the 13 has an even more intense honey note. I find more latent fruit variations here in the Anthology with that sugary honey and a slightly burnt crème brûlée in the mouth and nose. I taste grilled banana, apricots and pineapple. As I wrote, the citrus impressions are stronger on Ten. On the other hand, I find a little more Cocos impressions here in the 13 than in the Ten. Overall, the 13 seems a bit more sedate. Of course, it also offers the well-known herbal and spice notes such as sage, rosemary, cardamom, coriander and eucalyptus for the nose and palate. Both have smoking freshly laid asphalt, tar and barbecue smoke. As a good classic, the Ardbeg Ten remains my benchmark for evaluating this 13-year-old whisky. So now my summary, this is a very nice smoky malt, delicious, delicious, yes it clearly surpasses the Ardbeg Ten in the nose, mouth and also in the finish, in my opinion. He's just a slightly different Ardbeg for me. But: 140 € is perhaps a bit too much? Priced at around 3 bottles of Ardbeg Ten or 2 bottles of Uigeadail for 1 bottle of this 13er. On the other hand, an Ardbeg 19 year old - Traigh Bhan - now costs over €275, almost twice as much. For Ardbeg collectors, €140 is certainly always acceptable. Do I buy a large bottle of Anthology without being an Ardbeg fanboy? Let's see, I think so. Nice to know, the Ardbeg 13 does not involve finishing in Sauternes barrels, but rather parallel maturation in ex-bourbon and Sauternes barrels, which are finally brought together, i.e. vatting of barrels. PS: I raised the rating September 25, 2023. Even a little better on the second try.
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| Нос | 90 | smoke, apple |
| Вкус | 87 | smoke, woody, almond, sweet |
| Финиш | 89 | smoke, long, sweet |
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A sweeter, milder version of the Ten.. which, i am thinking now, is a whisky i should revisit soon..! I really love the fragrancy of peat in this expression, especially on the nose. A rather successful more recent special bottling.
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Wouldn't have recognized the wine barrels. But it really is a better Ardbeg, at least as far as the special editions are concerned. Beautiful herbal notes, olive brine, grilled peach, mountain pine, a hint of eucalyptus in the mouth.
The aftertaste lags behind a bit, but this is such a nice ardbeg! Nose and palette are perfectly balanced. Everything is right here.
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| Нос | 88 | N: wet rope, olive oil, thyme, smoke, a smoldering fire, vanilla, brown sugar, fried banana, lemon, hint of marshmallow fluff, |
| Вкус | 88 | P: medicinal, smoke, barbecue, charcoal, thyme, rosemary, oregano, there is also a sweetness that I can't place. Ash, white pepper, prunes, lemon juice over whitefish, schnitzel |
| Финиш | 86 | F: ash, smoke, medium long, nice sweet |
Unmistakably Ardbeg, typical profile. Complexity: unfortunately not there. Alcohol not ideally integrated either. And at 46% it's a bit too "watery". In my humble opinion the Uigeadail is the better choice for Ardbeg with sweet wine for much less money. On the other hand, it's not a total failure either, if you want Ardbeg, you can get it here. It might be enough for 87 points or more for some, but not for me.
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Almost a bit untypical of an Ardbeg, which has lovely smooth notes and was particularly well received by beginners. But as is often the case with Ardbeg, the price is way over the top. This is a delicious, easy sipper. Nothing more, nothing less...
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| Нос | 86 | Restrained smoke for an Ardbeg. Embers, lime, grapefruit, grass, menthol, salt and a very small amount of fresh oak. Almost gentle in the nosing. |
| Вкус | 87 | Still lukewarm embers and restrained smoke. And again this lovely combination of citrus notes, salt and light oak. In the mouth now a little more intensity, which is expressed through pepper on the tongue. Slightly oily at the end. |
| Финиш | 86 | Oak, pepper and a little bit of salt remain. The finish is medium long, but could use a little more power. |
Intense but not overpowering peat, herbaceous, mossy, dry earth, then the influence of Sauternes emerges. But it's not perfectly balanced, fermented fruit, slightly acidic mirabelle plums. With a little water, it softens, icing sugar, candied banana, pomegranate. Beeswax. Vanilla pastry cream, rum baba. It's ethereal, but also mineral, quartz, slate. Candied lemon. On the palate, it's oily, almost thick, the peat is discreet, few spices. Liquid honey, white peaches, green pears, olives. Long and powerful finish, charcoal, cola, slight bitterness, mahogany bark, dried asparagus. I'm a little disappointed; it's not so common to have an Ardbeg of this age, and it's not particularly successful. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2025/11/ardbeg-anthology-13-yo-harpys-tale.html
нос 88 · вкус 86 · финиш 88
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| Нос | 86 | A pleasing, balanced interplay between peat and dessert-wine sweetness — the Sauternes influence is immediate but not clumsy. Smoked mirabelles, peppered quinces, and tarry apricots lead, with charcoal and seawater providing the Ardbeg backbone. |
| Вкус | 88 | Sweet — very sweet, by near-universal consensus. The Sauternes cask dominates the arrival with vanilla, caramel, apricot preserve, and buttercream frosting, before Ardbeg's ashy peat smoke crashes through mid-palate. |
| Финиш | 87 | Medium to long: picy, refreshing, with oak, smoky-peaty notes, ginger, candied citrus, mango, creamy-caramel sweetness, and leather. |
Issue price in Germany on the distillery's website is 140 euros per bottle
After being quite critical of Ardbeg's last special bottlings, I am positively surprised by the Anthology. In my opinion, they could have dared to have a stronger Sauternes influence, but this way you can at least emphasize positively that it is not a finish to iron out a lack of quality - the quality and balance are definitely good. For me, the Anthology is without question better than the Ardbeg 10, which is simpler. I still think the issue price of 140€ is a bit too expensive, 100€ would have done it too.
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| Нос | 87 | Clear maritime notes with sea air and sea salt, smoke from a blazing campfire that has not yet gone out, sweet orange candies and delicate citrus fruits, nutmeg and pepper, freshly polished oak wood. Quite tasty, but personally I would like the Sauternes barrel to have even more influence. |
| Вкус | 88 | Juicy stone fruit, various spices, rustic oak, sweets again, seaweed and salt, cold, ashy smoke, sweet and slightly warming notes, very full-bodied. Here the Sauternes barrel feels more prominent than in the aroma. Sweet and fruity flavors are balanced with maritime and smoky hints. |
| Финиш | 88 | Again clearer and this time warmer smoke, ripe citrus fruits, pleasant spices, dark chocolate and oak. Still full-bodied and long-lasting. |
In my opinion, it definitely offers more than the 10 year old, the oily and creamy taste probably points to the Sauternes barrel. Even if Sauternes is not clearly noticeable, that is still a feature and makes it quite tasty for me - September 16, 2023
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| Нос | 87 | Campfire smoke with citrus freshness, herbal salt with lots of pepper, Nimm2 sweets, I don't find the smoke as sweet as usual at Ardbeg, glowing charcoal, wood stain |
| Вкус | 88 | Cold smoke, ash, mineral, long-lasting creaminess, pepper, cream candy, plum, apricot |
| Финиш | 86 | Medium length, smoky, creamy, dried herbs, the ashy smoke slowly fades away |
Well balanced, smooth and lasting long finish
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Delicious but completely overpriced.
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| Нос | 86 | Peat and smoke obviously. Followed by notes of seaweed, sea air and ashes. Also a note of white pepper. Some fruit try to pull through. Think of lemon peel and white grapes. Some sweetness aswell like vanilla and honey. At the end herbal with hints like basilicum and oregano. |
| Вкус | 88 | Again the peat and smoke complemented by white pepper. I taste sweet notes immediately after. Like vanilla and honey. This gives way to some more sweet/dark notes like chocolate, espresso and some soil. Many fruity layers open up now. Think of apple, peaches, lychee and prunes. At the end a little hint of boiled sweets. |
| Финиш | 88 | Medium-long with notes lasting such as dark chocolate, cocoa, little bits of licorice and pepper and something mineral too. |
There’s an appetite for all things rare on Islay. Especially at Ardbeg. You’d think that the rare nature of our whisky would be enough, but it’s Islay and her oddities that really stir us. The Ardbeg Anthology Collection is inspired by tales of unbelievable encounters – legendary brushes with the strangest creatures ever purported to stalk Islay. Inspired by the seldom-seen Harpy – a winged beast said to inhabit Islay – this legendary edition is a first for the Distillery. The Harpy’s Tale has been matured for 13 years in rare Sauternes wine casks and married with classic Ardbeg ex-bourbon. After over a decade in the cask, soaring smoke swoops into sweetness as Ardbeg’s unmistakable character wrangles with the richness of the Sauternes casks. A supreme aged expression… the taste almost as sensational as the tale…
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| Нос | 89 | Very distinctively oily, with touches of extra virgin olive oil, sweet briar wood, aromatic herbs (coriander & sage) and a suggestion of smoked lemon peel. A splash of water releases more oiliness, like linseed oil, a gentle waxiness, and a burst of perfumed, aromatic carbolic soap, and finally, a whiff of crème brulee. |
| Вкус | 88 | A soft, oily, mouthcoating texture leads into a rich, sweet, smoky palate, with hints of oak moss, treacle, aniseed lozenges and a lovely, sweet, woody/balsamic flavour. This is then followed by smoked apricots and eucalyptus oil. |
| Финиш | 88 | Finally comes a lingering, sweet/smoky aftertaste, with a touch of cumin, cardamon and the merest hint of coconut. |
Light peat and vanilla, almost marshmallow with some peach, apricot or guava fruit pastry aroma. Palate has gentle peat upfront, some sweetness and lingering peppery finish. Got some of the yellow orchard fruits as I sat with it.
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Islay Dettol Ardbeg’s Anthology series contains three releases: The Harpy's Tale, The Unicorn's Tale, and The Beithir's Tale. We are tasting the first, a thirteen-year-old Ardbeg created by bringing together malt matured in classic ex-bourbon casks and Sauternes wine casks (which makes this quite a unique Ardbeg). Oh, yes, a Harpy is a mythological winged beast that has terrorized Islay in many a legend. Dettol! I think it's the first time I've smelled this so distinctly in an Ardbeg. Nice! Alongside that, plenty of olive oil, citrus peel, smoked fish, and linseed oil. Add some green wood to that, as well as some vanilla, and you have a pleasant, albeit somewhat atypical, nose. I wonder aloud where the peat has gone… It is softly oily and surprisingly fresh and sweet. While the smoke is well-developed and sweet-sour peat is now definitely present, I mainly taste sweet-sour fruit like grapefruit and apricots, while a hint of eucalyptus gives it a fresh lift, and herbs and a touch of balsamic vinegar try to make it dark, if you know what I mean. Tasty? Certainly. But really quite a tad strange for an Ardbeg. Of course, that doesn't necessarily have to be a bad thing. In the finish, too, it is the sweet-and-sour peat that provides a pleasant, warm smokiness, while the sweetness slowly fades away. A unique Ardbeg, that much is certain. I thought it was cool, but I have tasted much better ones as well.
S 6 A slight step up from the 10yo, very Ardbeg and I really liked it. However Not £100 better. Also, it feels like a brief finish in Sauternes cask, the influences are limited. 86-90 A to-share bottle.
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| Нос | 86 | Ashy peat. Bonfire. Iodine. Seashells. Coastal and powerful. A sweeter tone at the base. Juicy fruits: white grapes, pears, Ultimately, very Ardbeg. Slowly more caramel, vanilla, floral essence. |
| Вкус | 86 | Ashy. A lot more fruits than the nose but still remain Ardbeg overall. Here’s where the Sauternes cask comes into play. |
| Финиш | 85 | Long, smouldering bonfire finish. Slowly drying with a touch of coastal peat and white fruits lingering. |
nice, but too expensive i'll stay with the 10yo
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87.5, 87.5,87.5 ardbeg not yet outstanding, kind of improved version ardbeg 10 to me
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An enjoyable, albeit severely overpriced whisky. Nose is interesting enough with notes of lemon meringue pie, char & smoke. What really let this down for me was the mouthfeel, it felt very thin. I really wish they bottled this at a higher abv, even as a committee release. For the price, I would be grabbing 2 bottles of the 10, and pocketing the difference.
нос 88 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
The nose quite simple but tasty. Sweet, with ashy smoke and some ham. Very sweet in the mouth, creamy, slightly burnt vanilla pudding. Plus it's citrusy and tangy (the contrast to the creamy vanilla pudding is pretty strange at first :)). A bit of cocoa. Overall, a bit weak and thin for an Ardbeg. Yes, the Harpy is better enjoyed in large sips... It's not really mouth-filling, and accordingly there are deductions in the finish. Virtually nothing remains in the throat. On the palate you have the vanilla pudding and a hint of smoke, and on the tip of the tongue you have the tanginess. And some dark chocolate echoes from the cocoa. Conclusion: Not a bad whisky, but definitely not a highlight. The enjoyment doesn't justify the high price. 84.5 points.
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Nose: prickly pear, salted lychees in syrup, banana coins, caviar limes and granadillas, lime zest and seaspray, sweetgrass and sugarcane Palate: chopped nuts and white guava, ash Finish: orange and mango juice, salted tangerines. Heat dominates unfortunately With water Nose: golden carrots, brazil nuts and char siu buns, seabuckthorn caramel Palate: silkier mouthfeel, sweetness feels more restrained loquats and medlar jelly Finish: tinned fruit cocktail with chilli, lime jelly, salt emerges at the end
нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 86
Aroma: intense, cocoa, nuts, iodine, olive oil, flowers, tropical fruits, grilled pineapple, lemon in sugar, nectarine, eucalyptus. The aroma is wonderful Taste: oily, mild, intense, peat, iodine, honey, olive oil, salt, lemon syrup Finish: long, sweet peat, Sauterne wine, flowers, leather, ash Great whisky
I am not a great fan of these fancy bottle series and would rather spend the same amount of money on some indie bottlings. It drives me crazy to think how much these new Ardbegs underdeliver
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Ardbeg 13 Ansol 86 Smooth vanilla, peat, sweetness, honey peat Apricot Herb It goes down really smoothly and is delicious. It's good because there isn't much that bothers, but the pit feels like honey, so it feels watery. The throat hit is a bit lacking. It looks like an Ardbeg 10 wrapped in silk.
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Very good Ardbeg! Strongly smoky, peaty, and at the same time delicately, pleasantly sweet with honey and caramels, there is also what I like in whisky, a lot of fruit, both sweet ripe apricots, but also bitter orange, with grated lemon peel, with a very pleasant ash-cyrus finish. The graphic design is also beautiful, in the form of a box with motifs: fairies?, elves?, mythical characters from fairy tales?
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| Нос | 90 | smoky, peat, bonfire, sweet, werthers original candy, citrus, lemon peel, orange, green grass |
| Вкус | 91 | very smoky, bonfire, ash, slightly spicy, white pepper, honey sweetness, vanilla-cream ice cream, bitter orange, ripe peach, sea algae, red berries, oak board |
| Финиш | 90 | long, very pleasant, sweet and smoky, sea brine, citrus fruits, ash from the fire, grapefruit |
Of all the sweet dessert wines that are used for whisky, I generally tend to gravitate towards Sauternes anyway, and this Ardbeg is no exception.
After tasting it on several days I am still at this low number of points for an Ardbeg. It is alcoholic water, compared to such beautiful whiskys existing matured or finished in Sauternes Casks. I am a big fan of Sauternes Cask Maturing and this one is the worst whisky I drank in this category. Sorry to say.
Either bad form on the day, or again pretty mediocre Ardbeg quality, as is unfortunately the case so often. Age statement or not, other Islay distilleries (Kilchoman, Laddie, Bunna) do a much better job of maturing Sauternes. Re-tasting a month later: now cold ash in the nose, the rest unfortunately remains completely inconsequential and without any significant body. Why are you bringing something like this onto the market?
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| Нос | 81 | Maritime smoky on the nose, tangy lime, salt, chalky. Appears younger than 13. |
| Вкус | 79 | Also lemony in the mouth, almost brittle. Very weak body. |
| Финиш | 78 | Bitter peat notes, rather short salty finish. Unfortunately, something sour stays for quite a long time. |
special ardbeg
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This whisky did not appeal to me even a second time. Strange hot profile, strange smokiness without experience
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 86
A bit too boring and one-dimensional to score more points
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
It is a little better than some special bottlings of recent years, but by no means a high-flyer. The reduced peat smoke is surprising, as is the quite smooth feeling on the tongue.
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| Нос | 86 | Fresh cookie dough, yeast plait, raisins and figs, plus a not-too-strong note of peat smoke that seems fruity, mild and somewhat tame. Smoked wine gums, slightly herbal. It may be the influence of the Sauternes barrels, which otherwise do not have much of an impact on the aroma here, that it comes across as tamed on the nose and hardly like an Ardbeg. |
| Вкус | 87 | A mild and comparatively sweet start. Raisins, plums, blueberries, at the back of the throat there is peat smoke, which is not very intense but rather subdued - seems like it has been slowed down. Some dried seaweed, a herbal mixture, wildflower honey. |
| Финиш | 84 | Not particularly long, not even the peat smoke note lasts long. Normally, an Ardbeg should have a lemon ashtray flavor that lasts a long time, here the fruit notes come out of the nose again - and then it's gone. |
Should Ardbeg and I actually become friends? It's possible, as I liked the Bizzarre BBQ surprisingly well. The Anthology 13 Year Old Sauternes Cask Finish is also good. But why these high prices?
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| Нос | 88 | A smoky Sauternes influence? Yes, that's a wonderful nose. A light sweetness of yellow and green fruits (apples, pears, apricots) paired with a good dash of vanilla. The bourbon barrels say hello. Then the wood with the Ardbeg smoke quite discreetly in the background. I'm positively surprised and really excited. |
| Вкус | 86 | Now here I really have to agree with some whisky tasters. Despite the 46%, it falls slightly on the tongue. The smoke clearly takes over, leaving a large gap for the spiciness. Despite everything, it's good, not a leaky ashtray, as the wine influence shines through faintly now and again. |
| Финиш | 86 | Although the smoke is definitely of the longer variety. The sweetness comes back. Very drinkable for an Ardberg, but the price-performance ratio is not the best. Splitting the bottle at €130? Maybe. At €80-85, definitely. |
Ikämerkitty Ardbeg
A typical Ardbeg! Basically balanced, peaty and good. But also a bit too expensive. So: okay and for Ardbeg fans it's fine!
The worst Ardbeg I've ever had in my glass. Inconsistent and somewhat musty.
нос 80 · вкус 75 · финиш 70
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
Sample sample: Some alcoholic, fresh, sour notes. Drinkable but too expensive for the issue price!! Why not with a little more volume%?
Drank this one after the Jura 28 yrs from MOS. It just shows that todays 46 % don't compare to the 90's 44 %. They seem a lot weaker than the 44 %. Might be a very nice whisky when drinking it on it's own and no comparison to another one.
Tasty, nice and full in the mouth and more complex than the 10. However, I couldn't taste the Sauternes barrel.
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| Нос | 87 | Campfire smoke, seaweed, anise, citrus notes, creme brulee, salty sea breeze, peach |
| Вкус | 86 | ashy smoke, creamy custard, seaweed, herbal sweets, nutmeg, salty lemons, |
| Финиш | 86 | warming, oak, anise, lemon peel, licorice, smoke |
A decent dram where the cask has knocked some of the rough edges off - I suspect had this been bottled at CS it could have been a classic. The price is a little steep, with a hint that something is missing. Would like to try a CS version.
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| Нос | 84 | The smoke is obvious as soon as it leaves the bottle - a pleasant smoke (no acridity or bitterness to it). |
| Вкус | 85 | A slightly oily mouthfeel, the smoke is less obvious on the palates, although it comes back at the death, apricots, compote, some sweetness. The cask seems to have tamed the spirit slightly. |
| Финиш | 84 | Medium - there is a smokey note that lingers, but feels like it is missing something. |
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
Recognizable Ardbeg. Juicy, lemon-peaty aroma, some tropical fruits, a piece of spicy salted-smoked meat, fire and a mixture of peppers. Thumbs up. The body is loose. The taste is uncomplicated. Lemon sourness, powerful phenolicity, astringency of walnut. The aftertaste is long and astringent. Still the same pleasant sourness. In the empty glass the fire dies out and the sweetness of white dessert wine appears. It turned out pretty well, but in terms of organoleptics, it didn’t really work out to jump further than the standard ten... which can’t be said about the price.
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
I am usually a big fan of whisky growing up by part ot completely in Sauterens barrels, but here it failed. Sorry to say. Probably my expectations were to high, but you find for nearly the same money the Kilchoman Sauternes Cask Matured, an outstanding example for a Sauternes Cask Whisky, compared to this watery experiment.
The first Ardbeg matured in Sauternes casks (and ex-bourbon) Islay, 13yo, 46%, a nice amber-colour
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| Нос | 88 | a lot of smoke with notes of walnuts and fruits, slightly earthy, full in flavour, soft and rich, soot, tar, some cork/old wet wood..with time some citrus notes nad eucaliptus occurs |
| Вкус | 87 | very smoky, a lot of wood/forest notes, a lil bit spice with notes of anise and eucaliptus, sweet, oily and rounded |
| Финиш | 88 | smoky, soot, bitter herbs, oak - long and dry smoke with some sweet accents in the aftertaste, well-balanced and smooth |
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
нос 86 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
Unfortunately very thin, flavors play between smoke and a little sweetness. The barrel does not dominate the distillate. But actually disappointing for this price
нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 86
Nose is sweet and smoky. Mouthfeel is thin. Finish is anectodic. How can a 13 yo taste so light? 99th fill barrels? I'd rather have a Kilchoman Single Cask Sauternes for half the price.
I am pleasantly surprised. A year or two ago, Ardbeg probably wouldn't have sold a 46 percent vintage whisky without a marketing story and for less than 150 euros. It is definitely heading in the right direction as this whisky is very nice and clean. You can get 88 points with fruity smoky aromas for half the price, but I still like this Ardbeg quite a bit. (But my expectations were low after many years of disappointment).
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| Нос | 88 | .5 A beautiful and harmonious blend of peat smoke (rather fruity and light), barley sugar (already somewhat matured), light malt and local fruits (apples and mirabelle plums). It's all very harmonious and well-rounded; perhaps a little smooth, but it's not a single cask, it's a mixed batch, so it's actually in the 60 euro price range. But does that mean the whisky is any worse? The sweetness of the Sauternes is never dominant or overpowering. If you recognize the Sauternes at all, it is less as a sweet wine, but rather as an exciting dry white wine addition that goes wonderfully with the whisky and makes it more complex. At least 88 points, maybe even 89. |
not particularly good, but not bad either...
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| Нос | 86 | some smoke and tar, slightly sweet and somewhat spicy, a little honey, citrus fruits, spices, baking spices (vanilla), maritime idea and a touch hearty. 86-87 |
| Вкус | 87 | soft, slightly spicy-smoky, slightly sweet and yellow fruity, honey, hemp rope, hint of coffee, oak spice, chocolate, a bit herbal, a little ashy and salty. 87 |
| Финиш | 86 | slightly smoky and spicy, citrus fruits, oak, spices, chocolate, leather, slightly mineral, some salt and ash. 86-87 |
Classic Ardbeg notes on the nose (think standard 10yo), with the sweetness dialled up by a dusting of icing sugar from the Sauternes casks. Quite thin on the palate, with some sharper (unripe orchard and citrus fruits) notes amongst the peat smoke. Not bad, and at £60 I might be tempted to buy a bottle, but at 46% it lacks oomph and becomes a bit laughable when priced well north of £100.
13 years for that money? Go to PC where you get more bang for less money
Sweet Ardbeg smoke, herbs, thyme; typical Ardbeg on the nose. Smooth on the palate, mild start, with a noticeable but not overpowering Suaternes note in the finish. I like it!
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 87
Freshly opened 1st impression: Wow, amazed by the nose 2nd button: The nose is much more intense than the taste
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| Нос | 90 | fruity, citrus, fresh, mineral, salty greasy, slight sourness Hint of men's perfume/citrus water. And yes, the fine Ardbeg smoke is present, but by no means dominant but in harmony with all the other aromas. The balsamic vinegar as in the original review is there. I can't find the Sauternes barrel. Conclusion: To me, this Ardbeg is a very pleasant persuasive snoop. The nose is convincing |
| Вкус | 88 | Peppery start, sparkling, becomes creamy, oily. The honey sweetness mixes with the smoke. salty, mineral. After some time there is a clear syrupy sweetness (almost like lemonade) in the mouth Light woody notes. The Sauternes barrel is still unidentifiable. |
| Финиш | 88 | Woody notes, coffee and sweetness/malt The mouth becomes dry and this lasts for a very long time |
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 89
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
Absolutely no whisky, empty, pointless and damn expensive for the quality. A complete mess both in aroma and taste. Once again you feel cheated when you drink Ardbeg (An Oa, Ugi doesn't count).
нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
The Sauternes cask is more present than expected and harmonizes perfectly with the well-known Ardbeg sweetness. The age information is welcome. This is what future committee releases should be measured against: age information and sensible barrels.
Expectations were raised quite high by the abundance of aromas in the nose. The changing smoke notes were particularly interesting. Unfortunately, the fullness of aromas in the mouth wasn't as pronounced and the whisky seems a bit thin. Still a pretty appealing bottling for Ardbeg lovers like me.
heavy peat, balanced and sweet, not bad
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 85
A well-rounded, great DRAM. Sauterness sweetness with smoke and peat aromas. Pleasant to drink!
[June 2024] A quick review of a small sample... ...which is another "designed" Ardbeg release of average-quality only. To be honest, I prefer the independent bottlings with straight Ardbeg that is not tampered with. Ardbeg is best when it can show its beautiful profile without distractions like fancy wine casks or toasted oaks.
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
a lightly peated ardbeg that showcases sea influence
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| Нос | 86 | rich orange and orangecello, some disinfectant water and seirogan, hints of seawater. light peat |
| Вкус | 84 | medium body. disinfectant water and seirogan, white wine, mild apple juice and peach liqueur. not complex but enjoyable |
| Финиш | 84 | medium. ashy, campfire, and sea breeze |
B: 46%, nc, ucf, thick, balanced. 21 N: apricot, vanilla, peat, herbal, wood. 22 P: vanilla, smoke, yellow fruits, spice. 23 F: vanilla, smoke, spice, wood, salt. Medium to long. 22 Well balanced and full bodied. Not the typical rough men's Ardbeg but smoothed and light to please the masses
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| Нос | 85 | Sweet okl and herbs, coriander, a bit sour |
| Вкус | 86 | Smoky sweet, wood, apricots, oily. |
| Финиш | 88 | Smoky again, ash, pretty long, very nice. |
нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Another Ardbeg that doesn't really convince me. I find it very flat. I'd prefer a Ten, Uigeadail, or Corryvrecken.
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 86
Color: Pale Straw Summary: Too much tar and ashes in my opinion.
Good and unspectacular. 71-80 – Fine, like to drink by time
нос 80 · вкус 78 · финиш 80
22.09.2023
Tiffany’s New York Bar at Stanford Intercontinental. 26.1.2024
At the bar. Smokey, malty, smooth wine and berry
нос 83 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
nose: smoky, ash, charcoal, mineral, vinous, licorice, tangy, light sweet palate: ashy, spicy, sweet/salty, oily finish: medium, sweet peat
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| Нос | 87 | new scents appear all the time but sea salt, seaweed, a clear smokiness but nothing "poof in your face" Red glazed apples, flowers |
| Вкус | 83 | |
| Финиш | 83 | |
It's definitely tiring, I'm not sure how much of the profile comes from sauternes. It'll be really hard to finish a bottle. It has interesting notes but it's not a whisky I'd go back for; too peated. The price seems a bit over the line Price performance: Can be considered weak. Would I buy it again?: Unfortunately, no.
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| Нос | 83 | Quite smoky, typical Islay character. Slightly mossy. Ash and smoke. A dominant and somewhat complex character. Over time, the light white wine-like grape notes at the bottom open up. Sweet notes that are clearly not light sherry. Maybe very light stone fruit; apricot. Although these notes support the peat very well, I would like to have a little more of them. Clear vanilla, almost custard. Lightly smoked meat. A good but not fleeting nose. A lively fruitiness reminiscent of Eau de vie opens up gradually; almost shifting to green fruit. |
| Вкус | 82 | On the palate, a vegetal side that shifts to a very "vegetal" leafy celery; I think the mossy nature of the peat contributes to this. Medium low body. Very medicinal, tincture of iodine. The sweetness is lower than I expected. The vanilla-like white oak side is very clear. Really ash and smoky; cigarette without the tobacco note. Light cigar but separate from the cigarette note. It is definitely interesting, there is a different funk but I couldn't quite figure out if this comes from the sauternes. A bit too bitter |
| Финиш | 82 | The fruitiness that disappeared on the palate reappears at the end of the finish. The medicinalness is especially prominent, but the wood and vanilla notes are also on the stage, albeit from the back. A finish that reminds me of celery, a little below the middle. Not complex, slightly bitter and desert, leaving you at a point that is not enjoyable. Not bad, but not particularly good either. |
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 86
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 87
Not what I was expecting despite enjoying a few Sauternes casks from other distilleries like Ardnamurchan, Kilchoman, it does not work with Ardbeg. The limited releases are getting more realistically priced and better quality overall. The Harpy’s tale is not for me, the 10 yo is miles better and more than half the price
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| Нос | 88 | Sweet Sauternes wine, vanilla, caramel, fruity like grapes. Peat smoke , softened Ardbeg character. Citrus |
| Вкус | 81 | Very sweet, it dominates the flavours, vanilla. slight meaty smoky notes. Not sure this cask works , loses all greatness of Ardbeg. |
| Финиш | 81 | Peppery French cask notes with continued sweet residues. |
нос 83 · вкус 83 · финиш 82
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
Light golden colour. Slightly oily.
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| Нос | 85 | Malt. Vanilla. Yellow fruits. Peaches. Smoke. Sweet syrup. Honey. Peat. Ash. Spices. White pepper. Malt. |
| Вкус | 85 | Sweet. Pudding. Vanilla. Caramel. Some smoke underneath. Ash. Spices. White pepper. Light creaminess. |
| Финиш | 86 | Sweet cream. Sweetness. Yellow fruits. Peaches in syrup. Vanilla. Spices. White pepper. Nuts. Long finish. |
It has an oily viscosity and its bouquet is relatively strong in intensity. I have aromas of maritime peat smoke, citrus, herbs, anise, vanilla, creme brulee and spicy oak. Moderately complex. A good balance between sweetness and dryness in terms of taste. The alcohol is very well integrated and it has a heavy body.
нос 95 · вкус 95 · финиш 93
нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Oh dear, completely inedible for me. On the palate a very disgusting taste. The nose is not pleasant. The finish makes me cringe. Sorry. Ardbeg 10 is still the best. Stick to your lasts cobbler. Definitely try before buying.
Another boring and utterly forgettable release from Ardbeg. There is nothing interesting to remember, just another generic peated whisky. You can definitely find a lot of great whiskies for this price. Avoid this one. Do not spend your money on it.
нос 82 · вкус 80 · финиш 79
A whisky with a slightly dull aroma. Of course, the palette isn't very empty, but it doesn't live up to the expectations I had for the scent. Still, it is a whisky with a fairly decent taste and aroma, but I personally dislike the taste of iron, so it felt like a big off note in the finish. It's not the level of iron taste that ruins whisky, but it leaves your mouth feeling fishy and as if you're chewing aluminum foil.
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| Нос | 89 | The buzz is very slight. - The bright, sweet scent of flowers and honey is felt very strongly from the beginning. As time passes, the citrus of the lemon becomes stronger and turns into a bright yet sweet and sour scent. - The smokiness that follows as if it can’t be missed. - Although it is overshadowed by the previous scents, it has a fairly strong cacao scent of dark chocolate, and the unique savory scent of toffee nuts. As time goes by, the malty taste increases and becomes more savory. - Slightly bitter citrus of the orange peel type - The salty taste of the sea is the main flavor, but it also contains some iodine. - It has a yogurt-like smell, but combined with the lemon scent, it feels like lemon pie filling. N Summary: A whisky that shows various layers, starting with bright honey and peat and gradually increasing lemon and malty notes. |
| Вкус | 86 | - Very strong lemon citrus. When you roll it in your mouth, the sourness decreases slightly and it turns into a lemon peel-like feeling. - It has a very creamy texture and a sweet taste like eating a honey apple. - A strong vanilla scent that is close to bourbon. It is a mixture of tropical fruits such as pineapple and lychee and a hint of peach. - If you put a handful of ash in your mouth, you will get a raw, smoky taste after it has burned. - There is a slight saltiness, but it does not have a sweet-salty-sweet-salty feeling. - A savory taste like a roasted grain mix : P Summary - A taste that reminds me of eating lemon cream on crackers. |
| Финиш | 76 | The finish is medium to long. - A soft lemon custard that has quite a strong sour taste but is somewhat balanced. - The fire is not yet extinguished, but the smokiness of the ash is slowly fading away. - Slight salty taste - Uniquely, the taste of iron is very strong in the middle of the finish, making it feel like chewing aluminum foil. (unfavorable) : F Summary - Sprinkling iron on aged whisky |
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
Peat, sweet smoke, burn, sea breeze, grilled vegetables, somewhere further sweet fruit (peach, apricot, apple, pear, plum), earthiness, herbs, quite sweet, alcohol nicely hidden, quite long finish.
Overpriced as hell. I would not pay more than 90-100 eur for that thing. Independently of how “collectible” it is. True score is 85, as -1 point goes for the marketing gimmick.
нос 87 · вкус 84 · финиш 86
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
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| Нос | 86 | Strong peat smoke, medicinal notes, menthol, bright fruits, slightly grassy, citrus notes |
| Вкус | 85 | Creamy and oily on the palate, with hints of tar, anise, menthol, campfire, peat smoke, herbs, dark chocolate, charcoal, ash, and sea salt. |
| Финиш | 85 | Medium-long finish, peat smoke, a touch of chili, a hint of menthol and oak spice |
Immediately lemon. Sweetish smoke. Slightly greasy with notes of white pepper. Again and again the splash of lemon, which makes the malt look quite fresh. Bright fruit. White peach. A breeze of salty sea air. Also very tangy on the tongue. Fresh fruit. Herbs. Little sweetness. Surprisingly little for the Sauternes post-ripening. It has the typical Ardbeg sweetness. But beyond that? Not really. A lot of smoke. With time in the glass, the sweetness becomes a little more concise, but the woody spice also comes out much more strongly. Nice licorice notes. Cold ash. In the finish then mainly seasoning from the barrel. Slightly bitter. Lemon peel. Tart herbs. Quite long. Becoming more bitter. I like it. Different than expected. Much fresher, more tangy. But still very tasty. But in no case worth more than 100 euros. The price is crazy, but unfortunately normal for an Ardbeg special release with an age statement of 13 years.
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
нос 90 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
an aged stated ardbeg, the sautern bring some soft noted but the ardbeg caracter is present
нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 83
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
Ardbeg's unique character is robust in fragrance, rich and soft body and sweet taste, slight acidity, perfection is not worse than expected
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Not a bad, drinkable Ardbeg.
Overpriced, the only thing that went through my mind after opening. Let’s see how he develops.
The whisky as a whole is not bad, although the palette of derivatives is quite standard and rather minimalistic, there are no shortcomings other than wateriness in the taste, but there are also no pronounced advantages - high-quality, solid, too standard or something.
Silky sweet and quite light Ardbeg, the interplay between ash and sweetness is pleasing.
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| Нос | 88 | Cold ash, white grapes, glucose, overripe peach. Nice interplay of smoke and sweetness. |
| Вкус | 88 | Slightly creamy, sweet, caramel cream, bright fruits, minimal acidity, ash. |
| Финиш | 86 | Light spice, lovage, ash, relatively short. |
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нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 86
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
нос 84 · вкус 82 · финиш 80
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