Ardbeg Wee Beastie

This is a great dram! Smells young for sure, seems less complex but peaty and not too smoky, pea nutty. It lacks complexity but the flavor is consistent with the nose, nutty, quite sweet and not too savory. It has everything I love about argbeg, but not too complex and easy to drink. The flavor is great for its price. A keeper!

what a great bottle. I know it’s an odd opinion but I prefer this to the 10. has a bit of the soft vegetal smoothness that kilchomans machir bay has, covered by a really aggressive smoke and tar. there’s so many stages to the development of this drink, and that’s what i love about it. smooth green barley, heavy smoke, tar, sherry sweetness, and a peppery spice intermingle and vie for dominance over the course of the journey. it finishes on the tar though, which i have to say is an objectively unpleasant note. retronasal brings back some grassy smoothness though.

For the money this is a bangin peated whiskey nearly as good as the 10 which is now overpriced.

Fantastic whiskey for the money

Initial sniff hits you strong, initial sip a little raw. Full on Islay. Added about a tsp water...let it sit. Wow...mellows out, builds the creamy profile that sits with viscosity on the tongue. I think it is a strong choice for the $45 price point! I will look forward to more pours.