Ardbeg
8.2

Ardbeg

Corryvreckan, Committee Reserve

ABV 57.1%

A rough lad. Hides behind the smoke. The fruit does not come through,and\rthe alcohol is not mastered enough.

Martine Nouet

Specification

Ardbeg

Brand

Corryvreckan, Committee Reserve

Expression

Single Malt

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

57.1%

ABV

Islay

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Peaty. The full package: creosote,dry smoke,soot,tar,a touch of iodine. And, slowly swirling through the smoke,a summer fruit note.

Palate: Very crisp and fizzy. A sooty/dusty feel on the tongue. Smoke is quite invasive. And the dry texture enhances the alcohol bite.

Finish: Smoother yet dry.

Comment: A rough lad. Hides behind the smoke. The fruit does not come through,and\rthe alcohol is not mastered enough.

Score: 7.4

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Big fragrant (dry) smoke,wet oilskins, linseed oil,hot charcoal. Needs water which shows it to be clean and very open with light oiliness,some brine.

Palate: Dry with good extract. Loosens well with a drop of water showing grapefruit,ripe pear,a hint of malt then some yew.

Finish: Big phenols massed here leaving you knee-deep in seaweed.

Comment: Long,stylish and balanced. Highly recommended.

Score: 9

8.2
Overall Score

From The Distillery

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