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Отзывы в целом положительные: виски хвалят за сочетание дымного торфа и шери/PX-бочки, фруктовые и пряные ноты, а также за мягкую текстуру. Часть комментариев отмечает, что напиток кажется молодым, а тело — недостаточно плотным.
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В отзывах часто описывают нос с дымом, красными и тёмными фруктами, сухофруктами, шоколадом, орехами, пряностями и лёгкой минеральностью; во вкусе упоминают торфяной дым, шери, изюм, инжир, сливы, корицу, перец, кофе, кожу и карамельную сладость. Несколько отзывов отдельно подчёркивают удачное сочетание торфа с PX/шери-бочками, хороший баланс сладости и сухости, интегрированный алкоголь и маслянистую текстуру; финиш описывают как тёплый, от короткого до длинного, с дымом и сухофруктами.
Вместе с тем встречаются замечания, что виски не раскрывает достаточно характера дистиллерии, что он молод, а тело бывает тонким или средним, а финиш — коротким и тонким. Один отзыв прямо говорит, что PX-бочки оказались менее доминирующими, чем ожидалось, и что это не выдающийся для него виски; другой предпочитает более торфяной бурбонный вариант. Общий тон всё же скорее одобрительный, с упоминанием, что виски выглядит зрелее своего возраста и напоминает лучшие шери-выдержанные островные солоды.
собрано 16/29 текстовых отзывов · полный lossless-снимок WB
· 2026-10-08T05:43:34Z · источник evidence
Interestingly, as of January 17, 2026, 18 users have submitted a rating for this Ardnahoe on Whiskybase, with an average score of a pretty good 88.29. I'll bet anything: if we were talking about a Scotch whisky from the mainland, rather than an Islay distillery, we'd probably be somewhere around 84 or 85 points. And if we then moved the whole thing to Ireland, there might be a few bonus points for the well-intentioned attempt to create a peaty whisky, but with the suggestion that it could really use a few more years in the cask, we certainly wouldn't get much higher than 80 points – for an Irish whisky. He honestly deserved my 83 points.
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| Нос | 83 | A warm corrugated iron roof, smoked red currants, strawberry chocolate, Black Forest ham, dried herbs. If you inhale a little more deeply, an aroma of damp straw and cowshed emerges from the background. |
| Вкус | 83 | A very powerful start, distinctly peaty, with notes of smoked ham and red berry compote. Although it displays considerable power, it fails to translate this into a full-bodied flavor; the whisky remains surprisingly thin, the berry notes quickly disappear from the tongue, and only the peat smoke continues to intensify. |
| Финиш | 81 | A very short and thin finish, emphatically peaty, no longer accentuated with berry fruit, but only 'somehow a little sweet'. |
For me, not enough of the distillery character comes through.
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
Aromas of raspberries, gently cooked plums, candied orange, and maritime peat characterize the bouquet. On the palate, notes of sultanas, fully ripe figs, and cinnamon emerge, followed by a long, warming finish with a subtle smokiness.
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 87
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| Нос | 88 | delicate smoke, dusty books, plums in milk chocolate, candied orange peel, strawberry jam, a bit of minerality, nuts, forest fruits |
| Вкус | 88 | delicate, warm fireplace smoke, forest fruits, nuts, forest undergrowth, spices, cinnamon, freshly ground pepper, dried plums, raisins, dates |
| Финиш | 86 | short-medium, slightly smoky, forest undergrowth, nuts, dried fruit, a bit of leather and cocoa |
Tried from a 2cl sample I normally hate PX casks for being too sweet and syrupy. But this is a dry one and I love it.
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
Aroma-Pronounced;Palate-87/100; Aftertaste-Medium ;
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
It has an oily viscosity and a fairly intense bouquet. I detect aromas of pleasant, maritime peat smoke, raisin syrup, plum wine, vanilla, crème brûlée, nuts, orange peel, smoked bacon, chocolate, and dried fruit. It's not particularly complex yet, of course. There's a good balance between sweetness and dryness on the palate. The alcohol is well integrated, and it has a substantial body.
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 83
Ardnahoe hits different this time. I got a sample of both, and this is the first one.
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| Нос | 84 | Delicate smoke from a bonfire, bacon, licorice, little leather, red fruits, berries. A little rubber later on and some spices like cinnamon. Not bad at all. |
| Вкус | 86 | Dark notes come up first like leather and coffee beans. Little more spice but the alcohol is in the background. There is some smoke but the dark notes are dominant in this one. But, not in a bad way. Pine cones and forest on a rainy day. |
| Финиш | 84 | Smooth for the ABV. Like the palate, smoke stays in the background. Doesn't last long so maybe it's nice to start with as a beginning whisky drinker. |
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 86
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 85
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
Peat and PX always works for me, very tasty whisky!
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| Нос | 87 | Lightly sweet, sherry notes on the arrival, Islay peat. Really good but needs time in the glass. |
| Вкус | 88 | Sweet Sherry dominates young lightly peated spirit, some spices, some dry fruits, |
| Финиш | 86 | Some combination of Sherry and chocolate. Quite nice. |
Even before the first sip is taken, this whisky makes an impression. The beautiful golden-yellow colour radiates warmth, and the many tears slowly gliding down the glass immediately reveal a rich texture and a lovely viscosity. It promises much – and that promise is amply fulfilled. This whisky combines fruit, smoke, and spiciness in a particularly elegant way. The full texture, layered aromas, and long, complex finish make this a whisky not to be drunk in haste. Every sip reveals a new detail, ensuring the glass continues to surprise until the last drop. A whisky with class, balance, and a beautifully mature character.
Nase: Rote Johannisbeeren und Erdbeeren am Lagerfeuer, trockene Kräuter. Gaumen: Seidenweiche Textur, Rosinen, Himbeerlimo, Rauch sehr angenehm, nicht zu dominant. Etwas Karamell-Süße. Abgang leicht säuerlich, Rauch. Mittellang. Etwas Minze blitzt zum Schluss auf. Sehr lecker!
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
Mixed 50:50 with the second bottling of Carad Ileach: 88 points.
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
yep!!! grand stuff. ardbeggy, fore 1976. mortlachy/wormtubby=fresh, deep. symphony, px + real peat. youngish, no sharpness, at all. good decision: slow dest. long necks, perfect quarters/px. here you are!!! what an ambassador for this distillery. Solid peat. A real treat. Oh my!! One five best/20y.
One of my favourite distilleries, however my tastes are more for the strong peaty , bourbon cask renditions. I have tried the Bholsa cask and prefer it to this rendition. The PX casks are surprisingly less dominant than I imagined. Nose: Intense aromas of juicy raspberries, dark berries and juicy plums. stewed plums,. Palate: Ripe plums, figs, toffee, and dark chocolate blend with warming cinnamon, oak spices, and robust Islay peat. Texture is medium, slightly thin. Finish: Long and deeply warming. The lingering sweet dried fruits gradually give way to a delicate, elegant veil of maritime smoke. Not a standout whisky for me.
Ardnahoe pairs well with sherry casks, and this one is no exception. It reminds me of the best Islay malts with sherry maturation, mostly Caol Ila and tastes way above its age. A very good release, no doubts.
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 86