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Rank: 71.5 pctl
Value: $7.35 / pctl
• $525.00 • 57.8% ABV
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Rank: 69.8 pctl
Value: $7.73 / pctl
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Ardbeg Blaaack
Ardbeg Blaaack is the feisty Limited Edition bottled in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Ardbeg Committee, founded in the year 2000. This special whisky celebrates their dyed-in-the-wool Ardbeggian flock, those souls dedicated to preserving inimitable taste of Ardbeg. By hook or by crook.
100% Malted Barley
Ratings:
Whisky Advocate: 92.00 pts
Whiskybase: 87.80 pts
Flaviar: 86.20 pts
Bourbon Culture: 80.00 pts
Drink Hacker: 80.00 pts
Part of the Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy family of brands.
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Nose: Peat reek with a slight hint of leather reminds me of slow smoked meat on a Traeger or marinated jerky. It's rich with an organic earthiness similar to a tree log overcome with fungi and moss. A touch of navel orange pops through the umami, but there isn't a true sweet note. The malted barley really comes through the entire dram.
Palate: The leather and meaty notes from the nose are present, however, these notes do not overtake the whisky. On the other hand, I can only describe it as the taste of the scent of an old baseball glove. The mouthfeel is unique; it is really clean and light with a smooth feeling, yet it is not oily. Faint orange segment mixes with fruit tartlets. The cereal grain from the nose presents on the tongue as pie dough. I suppose the “soot” note Ardbeg gives is fairly accurate; to me it comes off like charcoal, but more so cigar ash.
Finish: The finish lingers for hours. It just sits at the top of the belly warming you to an excessive temperature. Adding water doesn't get rid of the warming sensation you'll feel, but it will open the whisky and give it a velvety soft mouthfeel. Finally, I recommend cleansing your palate with food since the whisky leaves the taste of having smoked a cigarette for quite a long time after finishing a sip.
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Rank: 71.5 pctl
Value: $7.35 / pctl
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Longrow 14 Year Old
Longrow 14 Year Old is a heavily peated, double-distilled single malt Scotch whisky produced at the Springbank Distillery in Campbeltown. It is a respected, albeit often limited, expression within the Longrow range, known for blending intense peat smoke with the signature oily, "funky" Campbeltown style.
100% Malted Barley
Pro Ratings:
Whiskybase: 87.34 pts
Wine Enthusiast: 92.50 pts
Independently Owned
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Nose: Heavy, earthy peat smoke intertwines with rich Oloroso influences of dark chocolate, Medjool dates, and a distinct "Campbeltown funk" that hints at sea brine and damp dunnage warehouses
Palate: A thick, oily mouthfeel carries powerful flavors of honey-glazed bacon and espresso, transitioning into a savory mid-palate of salted nuts, roasted mushrooms, and sweet dried fruits
Finish: The experience concludes with a long, warming finish dominated by soot and chimney smoke, accented by lingering notes of black pepper, old leather, and a touch of maritime salinity
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