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Ardbeg Smokiverse — это, судя по отзывам, узнаваемый профиль Ardbeg 10, но с более выраженной тропической фруктовостью и сладостью; при этом часть дегустаторов отмечает водянистость и нехватку глубины.
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В текстовых отзывах Smokiverse чаще всего описывают через сравнение с классическим Ardbeg 10: его называют «улучшенной версией» десятки, «как 10-летний, но с добавленной тропической сладостью» и «классическим Ardbeg 10, сделанным более фруктовым и торфяным». В носах и вкусах повторяются дым, торф, ваниль, цитрус, тропические фрукты (ананас, манго, маракуйя), мёд, солод, карамель/ирис и морские ноты. Несколько отзывов отдельно отмечают мягкую, маслянистую текстуру и хороший баланс дыма с фруктовостью, а также то, что виски выигрывает от контакта с воздухом.
Вместе с тем в отзывах звучит и заметная критика: часть дегустаторов считает, что после яркого носа вкус «водянистый», «плоский» или «одномерный», а дым не такой тяжёлый, как ожидалось. Некоторые называют релиз «one-trick pony», похожим на десятку без особой уникальности, и указывают на завышенную цену относительно стандартного Ardbeg 10. Финиш описывают по-разному — от среднего и простого до длинного и тёплого.
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| Нос | 84 | At the beginning, the nose barely opens. I don't get the advertised tropical aroma as expected. I get citrus notes, grilled pineapple, and a hint of papaya. For me, this is the nose of the 10 vintage with a little more of everything. |
| Вкус | 83 | The mouthfeel opens with smoke and a hint of sweetness. Vanilla, vanilla pastry. Reminds me a lot of another South Islay distillery with the abbreviation Laph. The ashy notes I get from Ardbeg flash through briefly. |
| Финиш | 83 | Medium length, uncomplicated |
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 87
Light yellow. Nose: Smoky, candy, like 10 Y. Taste: Smoke, smoke, dry, esters, light acidity, fresh. Josty.
Tasted the latest from Feis Ile 2025 at Ardbeg- not too sweet, more seriously drinkable- not bad
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| Нос | 87 | Honey, citric, little smoke and coastal peat, little fruity, vanilla, dough, almonds- quite nice |
| Вкус | 88 | Oily, honey, citric, vanilla, lemon peel, pepper, smoke, subtle sweetness, spices, herbs, pepper - not bad |
| Финиш | 88 | Medium long, warm, citric, peaty, herbs |
Sweet, Fruity, Long finish Ardbeg
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| Нос | 89 | Coal tar, Smoked ham, Mango, Pomelo, Vanilla, Paprika, Green Cardamom, Liquorice, Fennel seed, Malt, Toffee |
| Вкус | 86 | Oily, Smoky, Grapefruit, Passion fruit, Cassia, Clove, Black sugar syrup |
| Финиш | 88 | Smoky, Fennel seed, Cashew nut, Waxy |
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
a lovely dram. as a traveller wxclusive its a shame i was going the wrong way. hopefully i can pick it up on the way back.
нос 82 · вкус 84 · финиш 81
After an initially fantastic nose, the taste is a bit watery and one-dimensional. This Ardbeg simply offers too little apart from the great fresh, fruity nose.
нос 88 · вкус 84 · финиш 85
there is a touch Laphroaig TPC?! BUT: the mouth feel is much softer, it is not as aggressive, gives a much more mature impression as it presumably is by age, more elegance. If you'd tell me, "this is a 20y Ardbeg" I'd swallow both, the dram and the contention. Perhaps a slow destillation helped in that respect. A very good Ardbeg in his own right. Worth 110 Euritos?: debatable. I think, yes. It is a classy complex dram. Bottled at good drinking strength, but takes a drop of water well, too. In fact, it is so dense that it is nearly impossible to drown it. If it is kept in good casks, it just might get near to the Bowmore Bouquet of Silvano.
Got myself a sample from my close friend who participated at Smokyverse in Amsterdam. Looking forward to my first sip!
I have just tried this expression from Ardbeg. Really nice nose, good taste but in the first try it seemed slightly thin down below the sweet spot just leaving me missing a little punch. After trying this whisky over three days it definitely gets better. Maybe some air contact helps to open the falvours. I also compared it directly with the Ardbeg 10 and I can say the Smokiverse is a true enhancement. Really nice whisky! Recommended.
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| Нос | 86 | Pineapple, pear, hints of vanilla |
| Вкус | 85 | Salt, Fruit, Smoke, slight bitterness, hints of pepper |
| Финиш | 84 | medium long finish, oak, adstringent, smoke |
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
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| Нос | 86 | Subtle peat smoke, fresh grassy, menthol, tropical fruits |
| Вкус | 86 | Creamy and soft on the palate, distinct peat smoke, tar, spicy, tropical fruits, some oak spice and old leather |
| Финиш | 85 | Medium-long finish, peat smoke, charcoal, fruity |
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| Нос | 85 | Smoke, ash, peat, dried fruits, vanilla, wood, grass, notes of citrus and sweet fruits, machine oil |
| Вкус | 85 | sweetness, fruit, wood, smoke, grass, pepper, ginger |
| Финиш | 86 | above average, grass, fruit, wood, smoke, spices |
The selling point is its heavy smokiness, but I didn't get the heavy smokiness I expected.
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
E-liquid, disinfectant, star fruit, mint, licorice, with a somewhat short finish and a bitter almond taste.
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 80
Like Ardbeg 10 with added tropical sweetness. Fantastic!
Prominent malty and barley nose, very nice, cookies, fruity sweet and smoky taste and finish.
нос 88 · вкус 86 · финиш 87
Ardbeg is a bit fruitier with blood orange, white wine, lemon, and, above all, a concentrated smoky note that truly commands attention. The character of Ardbeg unfolds clearly with layers of cloves, sweet roasted malt, ocean breeze, cooked ham, BBQ smoke, complemented by vanilla, toffee caramel, and chamomile, as if each nuance is fighting its way through to claim first place in the campfire glow. For the best experience, let it breathe in the glass for a while, warm it and add a few drops of Ardbeg 10 Year Old to release its full complexity.
нос 89 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
Tasted from a Glencairn glass. No added water! This Ardbeg doesn't do much wrong; it's straightforward, without any fuss. Perhaps a little flat on the chest, but otherwise very drinkable.
Fantastic whisky, a lot of cream, butterscotch, tropical fruits, sugar, herbs. Peat is very hidden. Great one!!
нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
нос 83 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
Aroma of sweet and lightly smoked plums, notes of dark malt, raisins, figs, dates, ash, and a touch of hops. Taste of tobacco and soot, smoked plum, bacon, and honey. Finish: plums, sweet Indian spices, honey, and sweet apricot.
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| Нос | 86 | powdered sugar, lemon zest cookies, caramel, slightly marine, smoky, lemon zest, dentist's office, vanilla, pipe smoke |
| Вкус | 85 | quite oily, very smoky, a bit of fruit, caramel apples, a bit of citrus |
| Финиш | 85 | medium length, smoky, fruity in the smoke |
scent: delicate, light smoke, incense taste: dense, rounded, smoke, nutmeg, honey Beautiful, smoky, sweet aftertaste, more sweet towards the end
Like so many Ardbeg bottlings of the recent past, it's perfectly fine, but overpriced. I would have hoped for something more extraordinary for the Committee's anniversary: either a really good PLV or an outstanding dram.
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нос 82 · вкус 83 · финиш 81
Nose: Peat, apple Taste: Apple, yellow tropical fruits, peat Finish: Smoke, yellow tropical fruits, honey, mint
Parallels to the 10 are recognizable, a one-trick pony. The whisky isn't bad per se, but as a Fèis Ìle bottling and to celebrate the committee's 25th anniversary, it's disappointing. An opportunity to shine has been missed here.
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| Нос | 84 | Lots of smoke, peat, grass, citrus, sea breeze, black pepper, quite flat |
| Вкус | 83 | Smoke, peat, honey, tannins, caramel, citrus, sea salt, algae, a touch of vanilla |
| Финиш | 83 | Medium, warming, smoke, tannins, freshly ground black pepper |
нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
Aroma: Distinctly citrusy, with lemon peel, smoky notes, campfire smoke, vanilla, a touch of vegetal character, and mineral hints Taste: Strongly smoky, with campfire smoke and charred notes leading the profile, followed by citrus brightness, earthiness and minerality, fairly spicy, with a very long, warming, and decidedly smoky finish Overall Impression: A good whisky, with smokiness balanced by citrus character, though less mellow than the standard 10-year-old version, the price is high, and as a daily dram the 10-year-old expression is much better choice
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Extra woody with strong dark roasted coffee notes layered over classic Ardbeg smoke, with a slightly sour, fruity hint of pomegranate, and a well-noticeable nutty finish. Not the best expression, but definitely interesting.
Very ordinary, just a peaty smell.
Just release the Ardbeg 10jg at cask strength for €50-60, folks. Stop this mega-rip-off! You'll notice the cow until it dies, like always.
нос 87 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
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нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
Light, straw color. Oily structure.
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| Нос | 85 | Smooth. Light sweetness. Barley malt. Sweet oatmeal. Caramel. Peat. Lots of vanilla. Smoky vanilla pudding. A hint of citrus. Toffee. Spices. White pepper. Salted lemons. The second nose is oilier. |
| Вкус | 87 | Peat. Barley malt. Biscuits. Oatmeal. Caramel. Sea salt. Vanilla. Salted caramel. Salted toffee. Salted fudge. Buttery. The peat becomes even more intense. Forest aromas. Seaweed. |
| Финиш | 86 | Intense peat. Seaweed. Spices. White pepper. Black pepper. Caramel. Toffee. Salted caramel. Long finish. |
Amazing expression from Ardbeg, great balance between smokiness and peat with cream and caramel.
Notes from a blind tasting
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| Нос | 84 | Lemon balm, grapefruit, anise, cold campfire, roasted pistachios, smoked almonds, brackish water, Spreewald gherkins |
| Вкус | 86 | Citrus fruits, vanilla, almond pastries, strong peat smoke, sea salt |
| Финиш | 86 | The smokiness remains, along with a slight honey sweetness and something mineral, but also with a certain woodiness. |
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
In the glass, the nose promises more than the palate delivers. The bright, tropical fruit esters up front are lost amongst the astringent smoke of the palate. It's an interesting experiment, but the low gravity has also concentrated the smoke which quickly overwhelms the more subtle esters the yeast provided.
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| Нос | 87 | Lemon peel, hints of passionfruit, effervescent pear cider, blood orange, sour smoke. |
| Вкус | 60 | Vanilla, smoke, vegemite, smoked hazelnuts, cloves, maybe some mandarin buried deep. |
| Финиш | 55 | Astringent smoke, burnt yeast, vanilla, ghee. |
Very easy-going. The higher-gravity approach gave this a sweeter, richer body than usual. Feels like it's been diluted quite heavily to tame the spirit. Still enjoyable, just a bit watery on palate.
Light, straw color. There is some oiliness in the structure.
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| Нос | 84 | Peat. Sea. Sea salt. Kelp. Sea breeze. Minerality. A pinch of spice. Wet forest floor. Herbality. Black pepper. White pepper. Salted peanuts. |
| Вкус | 87 | Peat. Seaweed. Herbal. Sea breeze. Sea salt. Vanilla. Salty caramel. Cocoa but salty. Salty fudge and toffee. A pinch of spice. White pepper. Just a delicate oiliness. An airy trace of grilled and salted citrus - lemons and limes. Smoke. Salted tangerines. |
| Финиш | 87 | Peat. Seaweed. Wet forest floor. Spices. Black pepper. Smoke. Even a bit of asphalt and tar. Salty cocoa. Salted caramel and toffee. Salty fudge. Quite a long finish. |
The nose promises a lot, but the palate and finish are rather flat, ending up just another one of many. So, as so often in recent years, it remains a sample - July 4, 2025
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| Нос | 85 | Strong, mineral smoke, machine oil, salted biscuits, bacon, pretzel sticks |
| Вкус | 84 | Smoky, dry, sweet, fruity, red berries, cherry, chocolate |
| Финиш | 83 | Medium length, chocolate, strong, only subtly smoky |
An unexpectedly delicate and lovely Ardbeg.
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
For me, a sweet, salty and very smoky combination without much depth.
Tasted this at the Eindhoven Whisky Festival 2025, so again, only brief notes. A dram much to my liking, definitely deserves a better and more elaborate tasting in a quiet setting.
Suffocating peat, quite intense herbaceous notes, angelica, licorice stick, bay leaves. Lemon peel, mingled with a good dose of iodine, sea spray, seaweed, kelp. A peppery, earthy, and woody touch, seductive smoke. On the palate, it's not exceptional, but there's vigor, green apple, Italian raisins, anise, a pinch of pepper, and a good dose of peat, of course. Cumin and cloves, fresh walnuts. A robust finish, but not very long, still lots of vegetal notes, reeds, lush grass, water lilies, damp, chalky soil, sunflower oil, macerated almonds. It's pretty much the same old story with Ardbeg, the nose is good, without being exceptional, the finish is powerful, but on the palate, it's too young, and therefore watery. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2025/12/ardbeg-smokiverse-25-years-of-ardbeg.html
нос 88 · вкус 84 · финиш 88
Classic Ardbeg 10 made fruitier and peatier. Pumped up the volume with high gravity mashing produces concentrated peatiness, then Ardbeg character of sweet malty cooked ham on BBQ, vanilla and toffee caramel fighting for a place in the bonfire. A sweet, fruity and well-balanced Ardbeg that combines tropical fruit with restrained peat smoke. Nose Smoked tropical fruit, ripe barley, muscovado sugar and anise, with a gentle touch of bonfire peat. Palate Sweet and peaty, with pineapple, apricot, barley sugar, vanilla and fudge. Sea breeze, seaweed and soft bonfire smoke provide a coastal counterpoint. The texture is pleasantly creamy. Overall Balanced, layered and textural, with both tropical fruit and peat remaining clearly visible. It retains the familiar Ardbeg identity while offering something distinctive. A very enjoyable special release that genuinely stands out.
2025 Ardbeg Whisky of the Day.
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[84~87] nice, there is something to discover, purchase incentive only with good price-enjoyment ratio :-)
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 85
Ok
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 83
We are going deep into Whisky Lake 2.0 today, maybe all the way to the bottom in more than one way, so I best put on my atmospheric diving suit. The exact depth is 15 Ardbeg limited releases in one go, with a current 10yo (83 pts.) as the benchmark. Yes, I have written my last will and testament. The lineup from the newest to the oldest bottling is: Smokiverse (81), Spectacular (82), Heavy Vapours (77), Ardcore (76), Scorch (83), Blaaaack (81), Drum (79), Grooves (80), Kelpie (83), Dark Cove (84), Perpetuum (80), Auriverdes (83), Ardbog (87), Galileo (85), Alligator (88). Compared to my previous scores for the bottles I've already tasted, only Auriverdes felt a bit better this time than the first time I tried it many, many years ago. Unsurprisingly, both myself and the tasting panel voted Alligator, Ardbog, and Galileo as the best three. For me the bottom of the barrel was Ardcore with its offensive blandness and youth, but the whole tasting panel voted it the 2nd worst in the lineup, disliking Heavy Vapours even more. Thanks for the tasting, Maija & Pete!
for my personal taste, one of top 5 best ardbegs i've tried (out of twentish)
Nose is really good, but taste does not follow that unfortunately.
нос 88 · вкус 83 · финиш 83
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Quite nice and simple, on a classic Ardbeg profile.
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| Нос | 87 | Large, oily, peppery peat, a large dose of mixed and blended herbs. Light pineapple. |
| Вкус | 86 | On the palate, rich peat, very herbaceous and peppery. Light pear. More refined than on the nose. |
| Финиш | 88 | A fresh finish with ashy peat, menthol freshness, and herbaceous notes. |
Tasted 06/2025
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| Нос | 85 | Smoke, campfire, light fruit, vanilla, hay fire, wood, maritime, some citrus, white fruit/tropical |
| Вкус | 85 | Smoky, thin, country lane, "the most generic Islay swill you can possibly mix together", banana, malt, sweet, more cereal than regular Ardbeg, maritime |
| Финиш | 84 | Old smoke, far too short for what it is. |
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Smoky but watery
нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 88
Wow lots of tropical fruit on the nose and on the palate. Peat is there and is not very overpowering. This bottles may be young but on the palate it can be compare to 20yo whisky. Long finish as well. Lasted like 1.5 hours for me.
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In the Ardbeg set, he didn't charm me that much.
нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
Tasted on May 16, 2025 during a school trip to Zorge.
Ardbeg Smokiverse, 48.3%. 30ml sample from TSE, consumed June 2025. A nice pale yellow colour. Aroma is muted, some warm rubber and burnt biscuit, sandstone and a touch of peppermint. Not a lot going on but it’s a good Islay whisky aroma. The citrus and smoke of standard Ardbeg expressions are missing, replaced by much more minerally notes. I’m not getting the ‘fruity esters’ mentioned in the official description. Body is lightly oily. Taste is salty and sandstone, gentle vanilla oak, sandy and slightly metallic with the smoke starting to show up mid-palate. A very nicely balanced finish with a breathy smoke and the sweetness and dryness offsetting each other almost perfectly. NAS but doesn’t drink young at all. A nicely judged Islay whisky, although I don’t get any particular uniqueness or intrigue from it. A very solid offering, and worth up to £60 in my book in terms of opportunity cost. RRP is £92 though, and you could buy something excellent for that money. 3.6/86
нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
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| Нос | 86 | Rubber tires, smoked meats, prunes, gouache. |
| Вкус | 87 | Continuation of aroma, burning cable (insulation), roasted grains (seeds, barley), cherry pit, resin. |
| Финиш | 86 | Medium-long. Simple profile for that kind of money, but overall comprehensive. |
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Another disappointing Ardbeg "special" release. One trick pony that has nothing much to offer other than slight citrus fruit on the nose and ash on the palate. End of story. Reminds of a lesser quality Longrow NAS. One to pass on.
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| Нос | 86 | Fresh, very fruity, heavy peat, lemon, melon, mango, leather, light clove, anise, slightly bitter |
| Вкус | 85 | Peat, fruity, vanilla, anise, crisp apple, slightly bitter, peppery, |
| Финиш | 85 | peat, vanilla, anise, slightly smoky, white grapes, wet earth, slightly bitter, extinguished campfire, |