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Winner of 13 awards

Ardbeg

Corryvreckan Whisky

Name: Ardbeg Corryvreckan 70cl Whisky
Brand: Ardbeg
SKU: 3160
Price: 76.24 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (170 reviews)

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Single Malt Scotch Whisky57.1%

Powerfully peaty and immensely satisfying, Ardbeg's Corryvreckan is what happens when the distillery of Islay's Kildalton Coast aims to make a whisky with a particularly medicinal style than its usual expressions. Aptly named after a nearby whirlpool, Corryvreckan is an intense dram that we simply love.

In stock, get it Wednesday 26th August with express delivery

Customer Rating

“One of Ardbegs most peated whiskies. Great taste if you are into the smoky style. You may want to add a drop of water for the first glass to get used to it. Perfect holiday drink.”

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Description

Style

Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Region

Islay Whisky

Country

Scotch Whisky

Distillery/Brand

Ardbeg Whisky Distillery

Natural Cask Strength?

Yes

Dimensions

W:8.6cm x H:28.7cm x D:8.6cm

Weight

1.3kg

Allergy information

This product does not contain any notifiable allergens.

Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt

Nose

Sticking plasters, buttery, creamy, roast chicken crisps, herbal, almost a hint of pine…

Palate

Cream, spices, tingling, fresh fruit, medicinal, plasters, Clementines. Orange peels.

Finish

Salty, more medicinal, smoked meats, peat is fleeting, tarmac, chilli, salt.

Overall

Astonishing.

Customer Rating

4.5

170 reviews

5 Stars111

4 Stars27

3 Stars14

2 Stars11

1 Star7

Reviews for Ardbeg Corryvreckan

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Definitely has its place but it has stiff competition

I have bought the Ten, An Oa and Uigeadail. I have also tried several Bruichladdich whiskies and the usual other Islays. After decades of drinking sherried malts, I realised that, with the current disgusting state of the Scots Whisky Industry, many of the tastiest malts are coming from Islay these days. I mourn for the drams lost to psychopathic CEOs. When approaching a cask strength whisky I always try it at full strength and then diluted to about 43%, just to get a baseline. At normal alcohol levels, this is sweet, soft and pleasant. It’s not a million miles away from Scottish Barley to be honest. Not too much peat. More of a seasoning. And it’s really quite nice. A bit chewy, with quite a long finish. At 57%, this is obviously entirely different. It has to be given respect. And here the flavours are strong, much more complex, and satisfying. Other reviewers have mentioned a sense of “thin-ness”. I find that it keeps its softness despite the strength. There’s a suppleness to it thst I really like. Is it better than An Oa or Uigeadail? No. Definitely not. But it does have its own identity. I think one would have to have an expensive tasting evening to figure out which expression is preferred. Personally I haven’t beaten An Oa: Caol Ila 15 unpeated cask strength at 50:50.

Master of Malt Customer May 21, 2023

Stunning

I am an Ardbeg member but not tried this before. A superb dangerously moreish dram. Suggested in a review compared to Super Nova 2015. I had to try it. I was fortunate enough to buy a SN 2015 on release ( for a lot less than it is now!) to be opened on y 60'th next year. The Corryvreckan is everything promised except the nicotine level temptation for another. A strong will is required to resist....I am weak!

Master of Malt Customer Apr 14, 2023

Super!

Ardbeg, more known in recent years for special NAS releases just for the novelty of them (&$) still produces a big winner here in the Corryvreckan as part of its core line-up along with the Ten & "Oogy" (Uigeadail). Corryvreckan boasts sweet fruity & smoky notes with pleasing salty/earthy components for an enjoyably well-balanced offering that honors the tradition of Islay whisky.

Craig Hill Feb 26, 2023

To overpowering alcohol-wise for me

Too strong and not at all smooth. Found the salty finish quite interesting as were many of the various flavours but for close to £70 it was disappointing personally. I couldn’t drink more than a dram in a sitting but glad I gave it a go!

Master of Malt Customer Jan 23, 2023

Ardbeg quality all the way

Had this on my bucket list for so long. The voltage is pretty intense but still so smooth. Hard to make sense which one is better, this or Uigeadail. Both are just astonishing drams. Corryvreckan is what you expect from Ardbeg. Not for beginners but for long time Ardbeg lovers.... This is a must!!

Matti Vallinen Jan 9, 2023