Whisky was being produced at the Ardbeg distillery from 1798 although the distillery itself was only founded in 1815. The history and production of Ardbeg was somewhat of a rollercoaster until finding stability under the ownership of Glenmorangie in 1997. Ardbeg claims to produce the peatiest and smokiest whisky in the world.
Tastings from 07/08/12 - SMAC Session #4
Asterisk denotes preference of neat or with water.
NEAT
Dan
Nose: Peat, Iodine, Ammonia, Horse, Molasses, Window Cleaner, Salty (Seaweed, Pickles), Bacon Crisp, Refined Sugar.
Palate: Sweet
Finish: Wood Shavings
Gavin *
Nose: Earthy, Barnyard, Peaty, Smoky, Fusels, Smoked Salmon, Sweet
1st: Tangy, Sweet, Gherkin, Peaty
2nd: Salty, Briney, Paprika
Finish: Salty, Peppery, Smoky, Peaty, Iodine, Seaweed
WITH A SPLASH OF WATER
Dan *
Nose: As above but now with Citrus (Lemon)
Palate: Sharper, more affronting
Overall: Lovely warmth all the way down
Gavin
Nose: Not a huge change, Sweeter, Fishy, Seaweed, Smoked Salmon, Salty
1st: Salty, Briney
2nd: Peaty, Grassy, Leather, Iodine
Finish: Sweet, Peaty, Smoky, Salty, Iodine
NEAT
Dan
Nose: Peat, Iodine, Ammonia, Horse, Molasses, Window Cleaner, Salty (Seaweed, Pickles), Bacon Crisp, Refined Sugar.
Palate: Sweet
Finish: Wood Shavings
Gavin *
Nose: Earthy, Barnyard, Peaty, Smoky, Fusels, Smoked Salmon, Sweet
1st: Tangy, Sweet, Gherkin, Peaty
2nd: Salty, Briney, Paprika
Finish: Salty, Peppery, Smoky, Peaty, Iodine, Seaweed
WITH A SPLASH OF WATER
Dan *
Nose: As above but now with Citrus (Lemon)
Palate: Sharper, more affronting
Overall: Lovely warmth all the way down
Gavin
Nose: Not a huge change, Sweeter, Fishy, Seaweed, Smoked Salmon, Salty
1st: Salty, Briney
2nd: Peaty, Grassy, Leather, Iodine
Finish: Sweet, Peaty, Smoky, Salty, Iodine
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