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Отзывы в основном сходятся на том, что это приятный, лёгкий и «дымный» виски с винной отделкой, хотя часть дегустаторов считает, что винная бочка подавляет классический характер Ardbeg. Мнения о серии Smoketrails расходятся: от «лучшего в серии» до «худшего».
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Нос в отзывах описывают по-разному: дым, торф, креозот и смола, но также ягодные и винные тона — чёрная смородина, ежевика, вишня, сливовый джем, красная смородина, наряду с ванилью, карамелью, шоколадом, кофе, солёностью и йодистостью. Несколько отзывов отдельно отмечают, что мощные фенолы Ardbeg сильно подавлены винной бочкой, а следов самой винной бочки в аромате может почти не ощущаться. Во вкусе называют дым, пепел, торф, ваниль, лимон, специи, перец, ягодную сладость и дубовую горечь; есть упоминания танинной сухости и винного осадка. Финиш описывают как средний или длинный, дымный, пепельный, фруктовый, с дубовой и винной горечью, у части дегустаторов — короткий и «скучный».
Общий тон отзывов смешанный. Одни считают виски приятным, гладким, лёгким и лёгким для питья, с гармоничными ягодными акцентами и хорошим соотношением цены и качества, особенно для дорожного ритейла в литровой бутылке. Другие указывают на молодость спирта, нехватку сложности и то, что винная отделка скорее подавляет, чем подчёркивает характер Ardbeg; встречаются и резко негативные оценки. Часть отзывов прямо сравнивает этот релиз с другими в серии Smoketrails и с Ardbeg Ten, причём мнения о том, лучший это или худший выпуск серии, прямо противоположны.
собрано 25/54 текстовых отзывов · полный lossless-снимок WB
· 2026-10-08T07:03:50Z · источник evidence
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| Нос | 86 | Smoke, candied orange, black sweet berries, nuts, a little dust, vanilla |
| Вкус | 85 | Slightly sweet, smoky, creosote, pronounced wine finish in the form of powerful astringent tannins |
| Финиш | 84 | Sweet and sour lemon pie, then woody bitterness, wine sediment association |
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 84
I have enjoyed all of the smoketrails and this one combines nicely and enhances the Ardbeg sweet smoky character.
нос 80 · вкус 80 · финиш 77
нос 86 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
нос 88 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
Nice, smooth whisky, sweet and fruity smoke. Consistent dram.
Barely recognizable as Ardbeg. The casks of Cabernet Sauvignon from California's Napa Valley have, at best, only slightly modified the Ardbeg distillate. I certainly don't taste any pronounced notes of blackcurrant. The Ardbeg Ten is more complex, more mature, and less expensive.
нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
One of the most dreadful whiskies I've ever tasted. While it doesn't have any glaring off-notes, it's drinkable, but only for getting drunk. It's not suitable for a tasting.
Tastes and smells kinda similar to the TEN but with a slightly odd extra layer of juicy peach, redcurrants, mocca and more pronounced leather notes. The wine/fruit notes are sufficiently integrated but the spirit is a bit young to offer deeper complexity. An easy, modern sipper for a fair price, considering this one costs around 80quid for a full litre bottle. I think its the best of the Smoketrails series so far, but also leaves me a bit puzzled. I still prefer the „naked“ ex-bourbon TEN by far. 83/100
нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
Quite punchy in terms of peppers and wood. For me the worst smoketrails so far. The barrel seems to suppress the ardbeg rather than lift it to something nice.
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 83
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
It seems to have been mixed together and its aroma is difficult to define, the classic Ardbeg taste is completely destroyed. I would never blindly choose Ardbeg here, and in my opinion there is no need. For me the worst of the Smoketrails series - 07.02.2025
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| Нос | 83 | Dark, heavy wine note that suppresses the Ardbeg taste and keeps it in check, at least you can feel very little of Ardbeg, beetroot, wild berries, pretzel sticks |
| Вкус | 82 | Sweet, smoky, ash, pepper |
| Финиш | 83 | Medium-long, fruity, woody bitterness |
A fine dram, although ashiness is one of my least favourite elements of peated whisky.
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 84
What annoys me most, is that you can still feel the great young Ardbeg character through layers of blackberries and blackcurrant. Ardbeg... Why do you do this to your distillate (if I needed more reasons to dislike y'all)
нос 84 · вкус 82 · финиш 80
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| Нос | 86 | Smoke and peaty, herbs, sweet, cherries |
| Вкус | 84 | Smoke, ashes, vanilla, peat, lemon |
| Финиш | 83 | Pretty long, a bit smoky, ashy and sweet, oak |
нос 84 · вкус 82 · финиш 80
Blog on www.longpouramour.com in September 2025. My conclusion: "For Islay masochists that enjoy ashes in their whisky. It is outlandish but on the other hand I do not think the Islay character is lost on this one. I have tasted expressions like Jack Wiebers’ Classic of Islay that actually are not far removed from this style. The nose is great."
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
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| Нос | 86 | Seaweed, citrus, smoked salt butter bread |
| Вкус | 88 | White pepper, herbs |
| Финиш | 84 | long and dry |
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
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| Нос | 85 | smoke, creosote, lemon pie, berries, tropical fruits, dried fruits, honey, vanilla |
| Вкус | 84 | spices, ash, fruits, smoke, pepper |
| Финиш | 84 | medium, fruits, ash, pepper |
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
As with the other Smoketrails releases, you can notice the young age of the whisky. Nevertheless, the notes are quite harmonious, and the berry accents work very well.
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| Нос | 85 | Vanilla, berries, and herbal. Very intense and powerful, tar and smoke, accompanied by a rather inviting BBQ note. |
| Вкус | 85 | Sweet with berries and vanilla. Icing sugar and blackberry jam. Then tar and powerful, ashy smoky. |
| Финиш | 84 | Rather short with smoke and a little fruity. |
нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 85
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 86
нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
нос 82 · вкус 75 · финиш 77
By far the weakest in the series. No trace of the barrel. It's not bad or defective. The price isn't particularly high, but I don't think it's even worth buying and trying. Price-performance ratio: Average, Average-good. Would I buy it again?: No.
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| Нос | 80 | Very briny, very greenish, olive-like. Iodine-like. Quite an empty nose. Very maritime. A bit like cheesy cheese on one side. A bit of almond powder. No trace of wine barrel. A bit of lemon zest. Eh. Boring. |
| Вкус | 81 | On the palate, it's the same briny. Pickled green peppers. Lemon zest. Sauerkraut. Slight acidity. Plenty of ash. Cigarette smoke. A bit of wood fire. Very ordinary. Body that's slightly below average, if not medium. Low sweetness. No trace of wine barrels again. Meow. |
| Финиш | 82 | Here, burnt rubber and almond powder are added to wood fire and cigarette ash. Very light red grape and red fruit notes. A hint of chalk. Mild sweetness. Medium-low intensity and a medium-length finish. |
A good smoker with a wine finish. At the moment of opening the bottle it seemed very sweet, berry. It goes well in cold weather. The finish is boring, dry, the wine is not felt. Overall a passable whisky for duty free shops
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 83
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| Нос | 85 | Strong peat smoke, fruity aromas, plum jam, cherries, currants, floral notes, herbs, fresh, spicy |
| Вкус | 85 | Clear peat smoke, although less intense than expected from Ardbeg, caramel, vanilla, a cocktail of dark berry fruits, maritime saltiness, some oak spice and white pepper |
| Финиш | 84 | Medium-long finish, peat smoke, fruity, dry |
нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 86
Aroma：Moderate；Palate：85/100; Aftertaste：Medium.
нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
Another from the series where they managed to successfully suppress the style of Ardbeg whisky, especially in the aroma it is distinctly winey, fruity sour, barrel-woody, with almost no smoke and iodine. In the taste, the pungent smoke is already in the foreground but with an unpleasant combination of peppery pungency, winey sweet-sourness, green unripe peat and oaky woodiness at the end. No, I don't like this Ardbeg either.
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
нос 87 · вкус 84 · финиш 85
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
Overall, I really enjoyed this whisky; it is a travel-retail exclusive, yet it doesn't feel ordinary. Despite being very smooth and easy to drink, it possesses sufficient body and a rich, intense character featuring interesting notes of bitterness and roasted flavors. The nose is particularly impressive imagine catching simultaneous whiffs of charred wood, salty black olives in brine, peaty nuances, dark chocolate, and coffee. It gives the impression that it could easily handle a higher ABV, yet it offers a superb drinking experience at its current strength and boasts a perfectly balanced profile. While it might not fully satisfy those seeking a heavy, robust body, I certainly don't think it would disappoint them either. It is dangerously easy to drink, so one needs to be mindful of that. I am pleased that it comes in a 1-liter bottle, which makes it feel like excellent value for money. If you enjoy smoky whiskies or those from the islands, you shouldn't hesitate to pick this up when you spot it at an airport; for my palate, it is an outstanding Ardbeg expression that is definitely worth trying. Cheers.
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| Нос | 86 | Upon removing the cork, I immediately brought the bottle to my nose; the initial aromas were intense wood smoke and salty, iodine-rich, mineral-laden seawater, with background hints reminiscent of caramel and chocolate. I poured about 3 cl into a Glencairn glass and let it breathe for 15 minutes. When I nosed it again, the intense wood smoke was accompanied by distinct peat characteristics notes of rubber or car tires, sea salt, seaweed, a damp cellar, and earthy, muddy plant roots. A refreshing lemon-like tartness also accompanied the peat notes. Bringing my nose deep into the glass, I detected roasted aromas: dark chocolate, roasted cocoa beans, and a malt profile reminiscent of both roasted malt and sweet cake or biscuits; the scents of malt, cocoa, coffee, and caramel seemed to meld together. Throughout this experience, the notes of charred black wood, salt, seaweed, minerals, and earthy peat remained present, though slightly softened or sweetened. It was a very pleasant and intriguing profile. When I continued nosing it after another 15 minutes, I detected deep behind the sea and peat notes aromas of fermented dark grapes, a hint of cinnamon, and a sweet scent like powdered sugar that suggested vanilla. |
| Вкус | 85 | When I take a small, teaspoon-sized sip to prime my palate and let it swirl in my mouth, the flavor of charred black wood dominates the palate, yet notes of toasted oak, roasted malt, strong coffee, and burnt caramel are immediately distinct. I take another small sip again, about a teaspoonful to better grasp its structure. It isn't particularly sweet, harsh, bitter, or burning on the palate; there is merely a slight, tannic dryness. I would describe it as very smooth and easy-drinking, with a texture that borders on oily, along with intense aromas, medium body, and excellent balance. As I continue sipping and try to discern the flavors, I notice that while there aren't intense peat nuances, there are fleeting, refreshing hints of seaweed, minerals, lemon, and salt. The charred black wood remains intense and at the forefront, accompanied by malt, caramel sweetness, chocolate, coffee, roasted grains, and perhaps a touch of dark raisin. On the tongue, the spice of charred black oak, red and black pepper, and a hint of ginger create a mild warmth, yet it is certainly not harsh it simply leaves a sensation of slight dryness. |
| Финиш | 84 | Upon reaching the finish, there is a remarkably cohesive structure blending flavors perceived on both the nose and the palate. As I exhale through the nose while the whisky slides down my throat, notes of intense charred wood mingle with hints of chocolate, caramel, and malty sweetness. On my tongue, I detect mild oak tannins, the dryness of white pepper, and a touch of black pepper heat, yet the experience remains remarkably smooth and pleasant. As I continue to exhale, notes reminiscent of burnt wood ash and cigarette ash come to the fore, while subtler, lower-intensity nuances such as damp earth, a humid cellar, faint moss, a touch of salt, and minerals also make themselves known. Although roasted notes and flavors like chocolate and coffee fade relatively quickly, the aromas of charred wood, cold ash, and light peat linger for a long time; the sensations of ash and wood soot, in particular, stay with you. |
Place of origin: Scotland Region: Islay Producer and bottler: Ardbeg Distillery (LVMH) Category: Single Malt Strength: 46% Volume: 1000 ml Market: Travel Retail Bottling date: 06.08.2024 Cask Type: American Oak & Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Casks Batch number: US/NV 2024/03-ST Min. exposure: not specified Cold filtration: not performed Dye: none Nose. Cherry, red and black currant, blackberry, red wine gooseberry, blueberry pie (all this berry extravaganza is easier to reveal when sipped from the bottle, in Glencairn it is less intense and takes time to open up), coffee, chocolate, hazelnut, morocco, menthol, sea salt. Of course, the signature tones of creosote and tar are also present, but the powerful Ardbeg phenolics this time, as in the case of Smoketrails #1, are strongly suppressed by the wine barrel. The taste has good phenolics (although by Ardbeg standards, it is average), sweetness from dark berries, caramel, vanilla and chocolate, sourness from red currant and gooseberry, a little pepper, cloves, nutmeg and sea salt. The taste is pleasant, uncomplicated, the whisky is, as they say, light and drinkable. The following association arises: as if a drop of red semi-dry wine was added to the ten and slightly diluted. Finish: Above average. Coffee, blueberry jam, blackberry, charcoal, pepper, strong tannin drying. Summary. Not a bad whisky, light, pleasant, uncomplicated, just right for a vacation (if you like smoky whisky, of course), not for nothing is it sold in the Travel Retail segment. Of course, it will not become a revelation, just a successful example of aging, suitable for the style of the distillery (like Smoketrails #2) or an unusual surprise (like Smoketrails #1), but a pleasant pastime with it (especially if you like bright New World red wines) is guaranteed. And, according to the tradition I have established for myself for this series, I want to recommend any dark berry pie as a gastropar. Rating: 85 out of 100.
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 82
Quite intense peat, oily smoke, cotton candy, subtle fruity notes in the background. Spongy wood, braised plums, blackberry jam, pervasive iodine. Sea spray, foam, marzipan. Earthy notes finally, dry, crumbling earth. Tannins, tar, licorice. Fairly light palate, vanilla, but peppery, anise, candy melting on the tongue, olive oil. The spices become increasingly strong, cumin, cloves. Soft caramel. Quite violent, long finish, chicory, caramel, dripping coal, lots of licorice. Dried red plums. Fragments of lignite. The liquid is very young in my opinion, which makes the nose a bit lacking in complexity, and the palate is very light. Fortunately, the finish is really pleasant and makes up for it somewhat. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2025/11/ardbeg-smoketrails-napa-valley-edition.html
нос 86 · вкус 81 · финиш 88
A solid Ardbeg, which you can sometimes get in a liter bottle for under 70 euros. Before this one, I had the Blaaaack, which is in a league of its own. Nevertheless, Ardbeg and red wine really do go well together. Here, the red wine component is subtly in the background; the Islay smoke dominates.
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
A relaxed smoker, at a drinking strength, but not boring. The aroma is especially enjoyable.
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