Ardbeg 8 Year 'For Discussion' (Committee Release 2021)
Single Malt
Ardbeg // Islay, Scotland
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brendos12
Reviewed November 10, 2021 (edited December 9, 2021)Nose: Massive hit of tar and burning charcoal. Subtle molasses sweetness then leads into green herbs/vegetables. Palate: Intense pepper that hangs around throughout. Licorice/aniseed initially... then Menthol. The tar and charcoal revives itself here.. Finish: Short quickfire finish, not very intense like the Ardbeg of old. Interestingly minty. Leaves a very mineral-like dry mouth/throat feel. An interesting dram. Was expecting a more brash, explosive Peat-beast for an "immature" fairly young-aged Islay dram (think Ardbeg 5 y.o Wee Beastie, and even Lagavulin 8 y.o.) It's a nice, quirky dram but I wouldn't rate this with Ardbeg's best. As a Committee release, I feel that it doesn't deserve to become a mainstay in the Ardbeg core range. -
harryronchetti
Reviewed November 6, 2021 (edited January 11, 2022)Punchy, brisk and warmBurts Hotel -
anastassiu
Reviewed September 17, 2021 (edited December 9, 2021)Great aroma of gentle peat with lots of fruit, especially pears. A little bit thin on the palate, strong smoke in the aftertaste. -
Lukasz-Klimczak
Reviewed September 14, 2021NOSE: peated, leather, tobacco, nuts, chocolate TASTE: tobacco, peated, soapy FINISH: nuts, peat, a bit of alcohol Very Ardbegy whisky, still an amazing selection! -
Jonathan-Huntley
Reviewed August 5, 2021Raisin and honey, yet somehow smoked kippers at tea time. Medicinal peat on the back of the palate.Liverpool
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