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Ardbeg 14-year-old

Ardbeg

WB 86.4 377 оценок 46.0 %vol 14 лет 700

Madeira + Bourbon Whiskybase
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Дымно-торфяной профиль с морскими нотами, йодом и солёностью, к которым Madeira-выдержка добавляет фруктовую сладость и специи; мнения о ней расходятся, а цена почти единодушно считается завышенной.
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Нос в основном дымно-морской, с йодом и солёностью, но с выраженной фруктовостью — персик, тропические ноты, цитрус, красные фрукты, — часто с нюансами трав, аниса, ванили и иногда необычными химическими или «немытыми» нотами, которые раскрываются со временем. Отдельные отзывы добавляют ореховые и травяные оттенки, торф, зелёные яблоки, масло и мёд. Часть дегустаторов отмечает, что виски требует времени в бокале, чтобы раскрыться. Во вкусе преобладают дым, пепел, фрукты, специи и мягкая кремообразность; встречаются специи, торф, трава, сахарная карамель и пшеница, а финиш описывают как долгий с доминированием пепла и соли. Мнения противоречивы. Влияние Madeira расходятся: одни находят его хорошо сочетающимся с торфом и придающим сложность, другие не распознают его вовсе или считают, что он проявляется лишь при большем доступе воздуха. Часть отмечает приятный лёгкий, сбалансированный и питкий характер, часть — простоту, недостаток развития, водянистость и «плоскость» с коротким финишем; есть жалобы на нехватку тела. Ряд отзывов негативен: виски называют скучным, плоским и разваливающимся через пару дней, кажется моложе заявленных 14 лет и уступает предыдущему релизу серии. Некоторые напрямую сравнивают его с другими Ardbeg и находят мало отличий от базовой линейки. Почти все, кто говорит о цене, считают его слишком дорогим. Есть и положительные оценки, включая высокие баллы за интенсивность аромата и долгий финиш.

собрано 61/110 текстовых отзывов · полный lossless-снимок WB · 2026-10-08T07:02:06Z · источник evidence

Retro Expert Junior 87 26 jul 2024 8:36 pm
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Нос85Herbal smoke, a little ash. Berry sweetness. A little peach perhaps...
Вкус88...then he comes. Strong herbal smoke, ash, salt and anise. Berries are there again too. Citrus. Alcohol is barely noticeable.
Финиш87Dry and long. Ashes last forever. Soft and round. Nice dram
ChrisE Expert Senior 87 04 aug 2024 9:38 pm

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robbert88 Connoisseur 86 28 aug 2024 9:48 pm
Maybe a little less exciting than last year's edition. But it's damn near that! Beautiful and tasty ardbeg with a nose that gives a lot of pleasure.
notesofmalt Expert Senior 87 01 sep 2024 8:10 pm
Ardbeg 14 years Anthology -The Unicorn's Tale, 46% alc. Matured in: Madeira and Bourbon barrels Nose: Surprisingly fruity and pleasantly sweet, I notice mango and apricots. Also blackberry jam and orange zest. These aromas are combined with maritime peat smoke and a hint of wood ash. Palate: A little stronger and spicier than on the nose, but the first thing I notice are the smoke-clouded fruit aromas with their present sweetness. Mango, grilled peppers, pineapple and some ginger, sweet BBQ sauce. Finish: Short to medium length, creamy with a hint of sweetness. The maritime peat smoke takes over here with a meaty component, but also cough drops with a cherry flavor. Conclusion: The Madeira barrels bring a fruity sweetness that complements the peat smoke well. I really like this composition. 87/100 points (2024)
whiskyfan_olli Expert Senior 88 22 sep 2024 12:13 pm

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Capodonich Connoisseur 86 28 oct 2024 9:52 pm

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ThorstenH Connoisseur 80 09 nov 2024 7:39 pm
71-80 – Fine, like to drink by time

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claymore84 Expert Senior 84 11 nov 2024 9:03 pm
Tasted on November 11th, 2024 at the St Martin singing.
MarcinSmm Connoisseur 88 10 may 2025 9:20 pm

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Dris Connoisseur 87 03 jun 2025 11:09 pm
Smoke and Sweet Wine, 30May2025: Ardmore 15yo WM 2009 - Tokaji https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/270981/ardmore-2009-wm 87- Ardbeg 14yo OB Anthology - Madeira https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/256740/ardbeg-14-year-old 87+ Longrow 16yo 2006 Cage - Madeira https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/240153/longrow-2006 88+
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Нос88-
Вкус87+
Финиш86+
HrvojeV Connoisseur 87 21 sep 2025 1:10 pm

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MaroFF Connoisseur 89 21 jul 2024 8:47 am
I was enchanted by the Harpia version (if not Ardbeg) and I was waiting with great hope for the "unicorn"... I was not disappointed with both editions of the anthology. Just as a matter of principle, the Harpia version received 1 point more because it is a virgin version. If it weren't for this and if I didn't know that this was another part of the series, both whiskys would be of the same level for me. Both are a good release for me.
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Нос89very intense, wood varnish, campfire smoke, sweet, vanilla, young walnuts, lots of fresh fruit, with a green apple in the foreground, unripe forest berries, green apricots, grated lemon peel, rose water?, I'm not sure here, that's the end it is fresh, wet pine bark from the sawmill
Вкус89smooth, mild, creamy, a lot of sea algae, young walnuts, oak bast, after a while there is smoke from the chimney, wet peat, and an explosion of fruit: green apples, orange peel, grapefruit juice in the form of a delicate bitterness, a pinch of pepper
Финиш88long, very pleasant, slightly spicy with a scratchy palate, honeydew apples, completely no alcohol notes, although it is not a big "voltage", but the whisky is very easily digestible
Echson Expert Junior 86 14 aug 2024 10:19 pm
The price is just about acceptable if you consider the usual 10€/year. It needs time and more than one glass to develop. You should try at least 5 cl, otherwise you will miss out on a lot of things to discover. Overall, I like this gentle and smoky Ardbeg and its maritime balance. There have been some recent releases from Ardbeg that have offered far less quality.
mihatozzz Expert Senior 80 24 aug 2024 8:13 pm
I don't know where the Madeira is, but the whisky is delicious, soft and creamy. A kind of diluted laphroaig 10 cask strength. Too bad it's unreasonably expensive Upd: after 2 days the whisky fell apart, became absolutely uninteresting, liquid and tasteless. Another disgraceful hat from Ardbeg.

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Sapfiwhisky Expert Senior 87 29 aug 2024 10:45 pm
bl0wb4ck Expert Senior 88 11 oct 2024 1:09 am
Ardbeg with dark casks just works. Whether it's sherry, red wine or, as in this case, Madeira. The Madeira adds some fruity notes and complexity, but by no means overwhelms the distillery character.

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Dris Connoisseur 87 28 dec 2024 3:36 pm
Islay session, 24Nov2024: Ardbeg 14yo Anthology - The Unicorn's Tale https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/256740/ardbeg-14-year-old 86+ Bowmore Vault Edit1°n - First Release https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/88163/bowmore-vault-edit1n 87- Laphroaig QC https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/20113/laphroaig-quarter-cask 88- Laphroaig 10yo CS#17 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/258022/laphroaig-cask-strength 88+ Laphroaig 10yo CS#15 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/211936/laphroaig-cask-strength 88- Laphroaig 10yo CS#12 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/159190/laphroaig-cask-strength 89+
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Нос87+
Вкус86-
Финиш86+
whiskytornado Connoisseur 85 24 jan 2025 10:27 pm

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rickypeng Connoisseur 84 15 mar 2025 9:14 am

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Kitto Connoisseur 87 09 apr 2025 2:58 pm
mbaecker Expert Senior 88 17 aug 2025 9:41 am
Rauchiger, süsser, etwas komplexer und kräftiger als der Standard. Das Madeira Fass erkennt man leicht - wenn man Madeira Einfluss schon kennt und einordnen kann.
besar Connoisseur 87 08 sep 2026 10:59 am

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Choas Connoisseur 88 19 jul 2024 9:07 pm
I like the nose a lot and you can actually tell that there is a supplement here that brings additional aromas. The Madeira influence only really comes through in the taste when there is more air in the bottle. Tastes good, but once again a bit too expensive at €145. But when it's on offer it will go in the cupboard...
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Нос88this is a classic Ardbeg, sweet smoke, a little citrus, creamy, honey sweetness, but there is something more, a little fruit sweetness, apricot, slightly fermented notes, mandarin, a little acidity, then the smoke and the typical aniseed notes come through, slightly earthy, a little chocolatey, a nice interplay, I really like it,
Вкус88really oily, dry, a little sour, strong, smoky, earthy-ashy, aniseed, green notes, thyme, with more air in the bottle everything seems like it has been swirled in honey, apricot notes, a little lime, slight spiciness, a little bitterness, herbs, very delicate
Финиш87maritime, sour-tart, aniseed, the acidic note runs through, at the end there is also a bit of malty sweetness, here too the Madeira part comes out much better with more air in the bottle.
whisky666 Connoisseur 88 27 jul 2024 11:52 am

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slu9ge Expert Senior 80 26 aug 2024 9:45 pm
Another bad release from Ardbeg - overpriced af, boring as hell, bland, flat, generic and so on. I have no idea how you can reach such result having peated spirit with madeira cask finish and 14 years of maturation... Guess I'm done with Ardbeg - for one really good release you get several trash ones.
dercaptain Connoisseur 84 29 oct 2024 8:45 pm
Nice nose, but unfortunately not enough in terms of taste. The Harpy's Tale wins by a clear margin.

нос 86 · вкус 83 · финиш 83

DramSlayer Connoisseur 87 29 nov 2024 7:17 pm

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alex..w..fan Connoisseur 87 12 jan 2025 12:48 pm
If you have patience, then the result is an interesting, cute nose, and then everything is pretty positive! They can do it when they want!) 22 22 21 22 87
salsutherland Expert Senior 90 01 feb 2025 1:26 pm
Ardbeg is suffering a bit of a backlash after being the hipster's choice for a while. But it's hard to argue with what is a really very good peated whisky that ticks all the right boxes from an Ardbeg. N: Medicinal. Saline. Citrus. Pineapple Cubes. Quite Sweet. P: Sweet. Creamy. Well Peated. Solid Fruit Backbone. F: Lingering Toffee. Gentle Peat. Creamy to the End.
sjoerd972 Expert Senior 83 22 apr 2025 9:55 am
Sniff: Smoky, with a quite clear undertone of sweetness. Quite a 'southern France' kind of sweetness, rather rich. A hint of menthol cigarettes too. Sip: There's the typical Ardbeg smoke at first, but with a slightly sweeter undertone to it. Dried, almost raisin like grapes, sweet brioche buns, ash and a coastal bonfire. Swallow: The finish is a little bit more dry than the palate, but that counters the sweetness nicely. Does this warrant the x2 compared to Ardbeg 10's price? No. For €75 this would have been lovely. For the €115 required, meh.
cachalot14 Connoisseur 85 15 dec 2025 7:39 pm

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Der Franke Expert Senior 87 03 jan 2026 1:32 am

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JosMei Expert Junior 91 27 apr 2026 9:34 pm
A true explosion of flavor and aroma for real smoking enthusiasts. A fantastic addition to the Anthology series.
Lego Expert Senior — 19 jul 2024 1:52 am
140 euros Not cask strength, reduced Not a single barrel release. Let's see what the brave will say)
maltaholic Connoisseur 87 28 jul 2024 4:44 pm
It has a really nice aroma. Not too smoky, rather peaty, appears almost subtle and noble. But it needs some time to develop. The taste also seems very fine! Slightly sweet, probably the finish, but then also quite spicy, tart and furry. Overall, he looks young, but still well-rounded. I like it. The price is still fair at 135€ for a 14 year old.

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Basquiat Expert Junior 86 29 jul 2024 5:01 am

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Saftkenner Connoisseur 86 13 aug 2024 12:29 pm
While I found the nose of this bottling a little disappointing (it seemed very youthful to me), I did enjoy it more and more on the palate. Especially because it is anything but elegant. The aromas are really beautiful and impetuous. Strong smoke is accompanied by iodine, algae, Hansaplast, iron, smoked sausage, BBQ sauce, etc. I probably wouldn't have realized in a blind tasting that Madeira barrels were involved here. I probably wouldn't have guessed 14 years either, but would have written a 10 on the slip of paper. But the tasting was still a fun experience!
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Нос85Quite powerful, maritime-like smoke, interwoven with sweet and floral notes. Overall, it doesn't seem completely rounded; the alcohol isn't integrated well either, given the reduced drinking strength. It's definitely worth giving it plenty of time in the glass. Distant campfire by the sea, salt crust on damp ship planks, a pinch of iodine, smoked pepper bites, vanilla, heather honey, sage, candied lemons, BBQ sauce, light leather, sweaty cheese, mango puree, fine oak spice.
Вкус87Strong start, nice peppery tingle in the mouth. Very nicely smoky and maritime. Smoldering embers, iodine, salt flowers, algae, water with a lot of iron, charred caramel, vanilla, pickled cherries, candied pineapple, dried lemon slices, moist, slippery wood, pine needles, spicy oak.
Финиш86Medium-long finish, mineral and with a fair amount of smoke. Plus vanilla, pineapple, caramel, cocktail cherries (also EM-Eukal wild cherry), iodine, Hansaplast, smoked sausage, grape juice with added iron, oak spice.
Cooperesque Expert Senior 88 22 sep 2024 4:37 pm
Tasted this at the Whisky Event Eindhoven, so these are just my jotted down notes from the evening. This is a dram that will last for an entire evening, the complexity is phenomenal, the finish lasts a lifetime. These were probably my most chaotic tasting notes ever, with every smell and every sip new notes appeared, keeping it interesting till the very end.
DramALife Connoisseur — 23 sep 2024 12:05 pm
Sampled at a festival. Dry, heavily peated and sweet. Very Ardbeg but nothing too outstanding.
Sleinn nam Ffoh Connoisseur 88 30 sep 2024 7:11 am

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Mane140486 Expert Senior 86 10 nov 2024 9:21 pm
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Нос85Sweet and aromatic peat, vanilla, fruit, banana above all spices, but also a chemical and mezcal note, it seems younger than reported on the label.
Вкус87More citrusy than on the palate, lime, cedar, then malt, burnt bread, spices, above all cinnamon and nutmeg, chilli, anise, seafood and obviously peat smoke.
Финиш86Medium long with hints of peat, spice, cloves, wood smoke and camphor.
Dram_Whisky Connoisseur 88 27 apr 2025 7:33 pm

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jam_liang Expert Senior 87 13 aug 2025 4:36 am

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feolai Connoisseur 86 12 mar 2026 8:55 am
Aroma：Moderate；Palate：86/100; Aftertaste：Med-Long.

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gossm01 Connoisseur 89 21 jul 2024 8:24 pm
It has an oily viscosity and its bouquet is of relatively strong intensity. I have aromas of maritime peat smoke, citrus, herbs, anise, vanilla, creme brulee, spicy oak and shortbread. Moderately complex. A good balance between sweetness and dryness in terms of taste. The alcohol is well integrated and it has a heavy body.
eddi14 Expert Senior 89 23 jul 2024 5:37 pm
Finally something really good from Ardbeg.
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Нос90A sooooo nice maritime, smoky, fruity start on the nose with pineapple, berries and coastal wind. Some hay and herb meadow. Vanilla.
Вкус89Well integrated alcohol. Ash smoke, behind it spicy herbs and cherry notes. Some salt and seaweed. Tar
Финиш88Medium length with peat smoke, some salty liquorice and wood notes.
Whiskybear70 Expert Senior 86 09 aug 2024 12:59 pm
Once again very tasty, but for over €130? Max. €100 would be OK for me. Considering that there is nothing exceptional about it, it is too expensive in my opinion. Most of the aromas appear again and again with Ardbeg. The basic DNA of these NAS bottlings is almost always the same. The pictures on the Ardbeg bottles and packaging are more varied than the contents themselves. Often it is only nuances in which the bottlings differ due to special finishings or vattings. I don't find much surprising about this bottling, but yes, it is good. A sample is enough for me, though. Without taking the price into account, 86+.

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WiltChamberlain Connoisseur 87 09 aug 2024 2:33 pm

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domani Connoisseur 86 22 sep 2024 9:18 am
Intense and maritime smoky, I like the influence of the Madeira barrel and it's a nice combination. Definitely needs time in the glass - 21.09.2024
Izzino Connoisseur 92 11 nov 2024 10:43 pm
Smell: If you think you have a poorly washed glass with a chemical character, you don't. This is the standard aroma of this whisky. When they open up, these notes almost completely disappear, the whisky remains strongly fruity, fragrant with jam, overripe fruit, maybe a little tropical notes Taste: it's definitely Ardbeg. Interesting, spicy, sweet. I can't say I'm disappointed. It's a good dram
The_Osprey Expert Senior 85 08 jun 2025 11:44 pm
Ardbeg 14 Year Old The Unicorn’s Tale, 46%. 30ml sample from TSE, consumed June 2025. A dull golden orange. Aroma has gammon with apple sauce, then cranberry sauce and iron rust, also spearmint and garden mint leaf and just subtle hints of basil and dill. Over time some pebbles and earthy tomato root. Aniseed. Body is watery – maybe ever so slightly oilier than that. Taste is quite soft with impressions of rust and dried red fruit – cranberry and redcurrant (but it’s not tart) and raisin. Paraffin and medicinal notes in the background. Breathy light smoke on the finish and a slightly soapy, waxy impression and quite a clear aniseed note, mixed with some chilli. Builds a toffee note over time mid-palate, but always secondary to the red fruit and spice. Decent stuff - reminds me a bit of some Ledaig bottlings. I would buy a Ledaig 18 over this – cheaper with a slightly better profile – but this is a decent whisky too. Might have benefitted from being bottled at just a fractionally higher ABV – 47 or 48% - but I don’t think it would have moved the needle that significantly. 3.575/85
KrolikMorski Expert Senior 87 18 oct 2025 12:28 am

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MCCelik Member Senior 87 27 oct 2025 10:08 am

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Dirac Connoisseur 88 27 aug 2026 1:04 pm
It has a distinct lime aroma, which is a characteristic feature. It's rather oily and has a rather mild scent. The fruity aroma is average. The leather scent is quite noticeable. The aftertaste lingers.

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kbs26 Connoisseur 86 27 sep 2026 10:26 pm

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Kishmet Member Senior 85 01 aug 2024 10:14 pm
In the first tasting, under not entirely ideal conditions, the second part of the Anthology series still managed to win me over. Delicious, quite complex and simply a surprise, but without hiding Ardbeg. I think it's very well done! I'm looking forward to a direct comparison with the Harpys Tale!
manspear Expert Senior 84 25 sep 2024 4:36 pm
Too simple layer, not too bad, not too good. This whisky didn't make any complex taste with dry madeira cask.

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Nikilema Expert Senior 86 28 sep 2024 2:34 pm

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DerHansDerKanns Expert Senior 86 19 oct 2024 10:07 pm
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Нос86The whisky starts off fruity with a light tropical note. Maybe mango and pineapple. Then comes the maritime smoky note. A bit of hot spices (paprika?) in the background.
Вкус87The fruit continues here with a very strong aroma with wonderfully integrated smoke. Sweetness comes through. The whisky seems super well-rounded to me.
Финиш84Sweet finish with an exciting note. Never bitter. A flatterer.
katarn_rb Connoisseur 87 10 jan 2025 6:41 pm
Fruity (peach), full, oily, menthol, I like it.
SC3 Connoisseur 88 13 mar 2025 2:19 pm

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rolabob Connoisseur 86 10 apr 2025 4:23 pm

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Islaywolf Expert Senior 84 29 apr 2025 8:05 pm

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ryju007 Connoisseur 87 20 jul 2025 8:55 pm
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Нос87sweet smoke, quite pleasant, sweet orange, delicate strawberry aroma, wet cloth, a bit of chlorine
Вкус87wet cloth, strawberry, toffee, ash, oranges
Финиш86short/medium, ash, sweetness, a bit of cocoa bitterness
Ronky Connoisseur 83 28 aug 2025 8:39 pm
Hmm…herbs and a bit of vanilla, otherwise relatively flat.
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Нос83Ash, minimal oak, vanilla, burnt caramel and herbs, relatively flat.
Вкус84Balanced, slightly creamy, vanilla, wild herbs, coal embers.
Финиш82Mild, reburned herbs, ash, relatively short.
zzqfyl Connoisseur 86 06 oct 2025 8:07 am

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thijs100 Connoisseur 85 30 jul 2024 3:07 pm
Maybe not at the same level as last year's The Harpy Tale, but a tasty Ardbeg regardless.
MaltsofIslay Expert Senior 89 20 aug 2024 7:13 am

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DrPepper_Addict Connoisseur 86 29 sep 2024 6:02 pm
SC3 Connoisseur 88 02 oct 2024 3:39 pm

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Will_iam Connoisseur 88 19 oct 2024 1:58 pm

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Calmar Connoisseur 87 31 jan 2025 9:41 am
A pleasant and drinkable smoky-peaty whisky, the palette of derivatives is not striking, but there is no hint of minimalism here either, shades and halftones are well-developed, all components are balanced and polished, no obvious flaws were noticed, except that it is a little simple and there is not much development.
Hsh Expert Senior 84 06 apr 2025 7:30 am
Ardbeg 14 Unicorn 84 N/P Gentle sea scent, baked orange / oyster scent F Herbalism

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Vintage~1973~ Expert Senior 84 17 dec 2025 12:16 am

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rvangerwen29 Connoisseur 88 03 feb 2026 10:13 pm
smolar231 Expert Senior 87 03 mar 2026 4:05 pm
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Нос88smoke, asphalt, vanilla, charcoal, sweetness, ash, caramel, citrus, sweet oranges, sea, minerality, menthol, fruit marmalade, pipe smoke, wax
Вкус87quite oily, smoky, warming, fruit in ash, very dark chocolate, burnt brown sugar
Финиш86medium-long, pleasantly warming, smoky, slightly fruity
Punkindrublic Member Senior 85 16 may 2026 12:42 am
Relativity fresh Ardbeg, despite the age. The age and the cask play do not add extra complexity compared to the core range, but it is some thing different. Mix of Madeira and bourbon casks, not very typical for Ardbeg. For the age not a lot of wood, good spirit. Abv of 46% is a bit on the low side for the dram. A bit non-offensive, quietest Ardbeg I've had. Drowns easily, don't add water. Or just a drop.
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Нос85Fresh, sweet, rounded smoke.
Вкус86Fresh apricot, yellow fruit, and smoke. Oriental spices like star anise and turmeric.
Финиш85Short yellow fruit, medium smoke and long spices.
Kapkan Connoisseur 86 19 dec 2024 8:13 pm

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junyvyao Connoisseur 87 25 jan 2025 5:31 pm

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StefanKatonaXXL Expert Senior 88 26 feb 2025 2:31 pm
To my surprise, I was expecting a peat monster with an Ardbeg "green" flavor. But this whisky is pleasantly fruity, liqueur-like, malty, and I wouldn't be afraid to say it's slightly perfumed. It has a smoky flavor, but not to the extent I expected. Then I smell a subtle woody note, cooked fruit with some black pepper-based bbq sauce...
NieZnajacSieNaWhisky Expert Senior 87 02 mar 2025 7:22 pm
Nose: lots of smoke, toast, BBQ sauce, smoked meat, red fruits in the background. Taste: ash, green fruit, a lot of freshness and sweetness, stewed carrots, landraces, buttered toast, cornflakes with honey. Finish: coloured pepper, a touch of tannins, stewed vegetables, dried tobacco, leek, umami.
TKoolhaas Connoisseur 87 27 jun 2025 9:06 pm
Both whiskies are light in colour. Everyone is quite complimentary about the 'old' Ardbeg' and often find the new one less good. If you smell, drink and taste these 2 side by side I would give them the same score. No they are not the same but they are both very good.
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Нос87Peat, earthy, anise, smoky, stone fruit, slightly bitter, seaweed, maritime,
Вкус87The whisky starts thin but becomes thicker in structure in the mouth after a short while. Peat, anise, vanilla, creamy,
Финиш88The finish is long and intense, the saliva in the mouth continues to thicken. Anise, intense peat, slightly bitter, lime, marzipan, charred wood,
peatrance Member Senior 88 10 aug 2025 9:19 am
It's similar to Lagavulin
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Нос89Smoked meat, Citrus, Stone fruits, Muscat, Sandalwood, Baby powder, Anise
Вкус88Bonfire, Citrus, Dried red chilli pepper, Black pepper, Cumin, Cinamon, Malty
Финиш87Short, Bonfire, Mint, Liquorice
M_A_S_K_A Expert Senior 86 24 nov 2025 6:48 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос87Smoke, soot, charcoal, ash, grilled vegetables, tropical fruits, freshly cut grass, citrus notes, dried fruits, wood, spruce, resin, rubber, tablets
Вкус86soft, fruity, smoke, ash, leather, wood, spices
Финиш86above average, ash, wood, cinders, fruit, ginger
Rekve Connoisseur 87 10 jan 2026 8:57 pm

нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 87

MichalESTD1986 Connoisseur 86 10 jan 2026 8:58 pm

нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86

larswehmeier Connoisseur 84 12 feb 2026 10:43 am
It starts off exciting on the nose, but then unfortunately fades. Lots of ash, some fruit.
lukasz12 Expert Senior 87 27 feb 2026 10:29 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос88Ashes, smoke, grass, citrus, herbs, smoked meat
Вкус87Smoke and peat, pepper, vanilla, citrus snd peach
Финиш87Rather long, ashes and smoke, citrus and nuts.
SCHREDDER Connoisseur 86 31 jul 2024 8:52 am

нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

TKoolhaas Connoisseur 87 15 sep 2024 9:17 pm
Nice dram, nice Ardbeg! I had a small sample but it went down well. Familiar Ardbeg profile is there + a nice sweetness. Complexity: 85 Intensity: 85 Price quality, way too expensive. I wonder when Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy will start thinking long term.
-sAxo- Connoisseur 82 22 sep 2024 3:00 pm

нос 84 · вкус 82 · финиш 81

Hlektrion Connoisseur 87 23 oct 2024 11:27 pm

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

fewDramsIn Expert Senior 87 25 oct 2024 11:17 am
Pretty nice, pretty classy Ardbeg. Some improvement on Ten... again... Some additional complexity from wine barrel... Well... Didnt expect too much, not disappointed...

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

minialkoff Connoisseur 83 17 nov 2024 10:48 pm
21+21+20+21
drink_tony Expert Senior 85 29 nov 2024 5:55 pm
novachenko Expert Senior 86 20 apr 2025 7:49 pm
compared to the regular 10, here you can immediately feel the red fruits and more earth. More saturated. The taste is dominated by fruits. A good balanced whisky, although I would not have guessed that there are Madeira barrels here

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

Teawalker Member Senior 86 29 dec 2025 8:18 pm
Herbs, thyme, oregano, anise, very soft, forest honey.
Christzzz Expert Senior 87 05 jan 2026 7:12 am

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

VEF206 Connoisseur 86 07 sep 2026 10:58 pm

нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 84

TKoolhaas Connoisseur 87 14 jul 2024 9:49 am
Well, let's see if they have put another much too expensive NAS on the market. It probably won't sell for anything again.
Dagobert Connoisseur 90 24 jul 2024 6:39 pm

нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 89

Tuco1972 Connoisseur 86 09 aug 2024 12:58 am

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

Ficelli Connoisseur 88 09 sep 2024 7:27 pm

нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 89

Tim Chan Expert Senior 82 14 oct 2024 2:51 pm

нос 82 · вкус 83 · финиш 82

eselsim Expert Senior 83 09 nov 2024 10:44 pm

нос 83 · вкус 83 · финиш 82

Rebelliousgang Expert Senior 86 17 nov 2024 5:00 pm
easy to drink and not bad, but too expensive for the tasting flavor
DistiLesha Connoisseur 88 30 nov 2024 9:54 pm
An excellent, easy to digest, easy drinking and quite rich whisky. It reminds me in some ways of the relatively recent bottlings of Uigeadail, without the mash and other immature notes. Perhaps it makes sense to collect this line. And perhaps this is one of the best budget options to collect something from modern whisky limiters. 22 22 22 22
Whisky_Art Expert Senior 88 19 feb 2025 12:41 pm
It's been a long time since an Ardbeg special edition was really special, without giving you the feeling of being ripped off while drinking it. A slight disappointment in the lack of body on the palate, but otherwise a really pleasant and full, complex, layered experience with some nice cask work. I repeat, beautiful.
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос90The nose bears the clear signature of the distillery, with strong coastal notes (between iodine and seafood), grilled citrus (orange, grapefruit, tangerine) and burnt rubber. Very aromatic, both in the sense of herbs sprinkled on grilled meats (from thyme to rosemary and dill), and in the sense of a fruity richness that adds to the initial citrus, juggling with pineapple, dried apricot, sour cherry and papaya. Nuts arer also full-bodied, with peanuts and pecans underpinning the aromas. The nose is very full and rich, almost fat, with the peat playing in harmony without overpowering. Beautiful.
Вкус87On the palate, less full-bodied than I expected, not light but not oily either, it decisively brings back the nuts, also expressed in pastry (marzipan, praline peanuts), accompanied by equally decisive fruit, including citrus, peach, candied apricot, red fruit (light, towards currants and sour cherries). Sea in buckets, aftertaste of grilled oysters and scallops, and acrid smoke between burnt plastic and oranges skewered with cloves and grilled. Crème brûlée, Caribbean cigar ash, nutmeg and fennel seeds. The herbs remain in the background, veining the length.
Финиш88Long finish dominated by ash and saltiness, with nuts, citrus, herbs, nutmeg and dull cigar.
Porter805 Expert Senior 88 06 jun 2025 10:33 pm

нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

NanyangAqua Member Senior 84 12 may 2026 3:01 am
84 21.5 21 20.5 21 Nose: peat, green apples, butter, honey Mouth: spice, peat, grass, sugar candy, wheat

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Madeira + Bourbon Whiskybase
70 cl
144.90 €
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Madeira + Bourbon Whiskybase
70 cl
144.95 €
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Madeira + Bourbon Whiskybase
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