A limited edition Ardbeg released during the Fèis Ìle whisky festival. Aged in a combination of bourbon as well as some Manzanilla sherry casks, it was produced for 'Ardbog Day', which was celebrated around the world on 1st June 2013.
This bottle was part of a private collection - if you'd like more detailed photos just get in touch!
Sea salt and brine with some dark fruit and hints of barbecue. Maple syrup, plum, orange, mint and more herbal notes with a touch of tomato vine. White coffee develops.
Big - it feels like all the moisture is being sucked out of your mouth at first but in a good way(!). Salt crusted raisins, rich nuttiness, pickled onions. Sounds odd but it’s honestly superb!
There's red chilli heat on the finish as well as paprika.
Ardbeg should be celebrated for their measured use of Manzanilla casks here - one of the best bottlings at Fèis Ìle 2013.
Being a newcomer to the world of malt, I have to say that I was struck down with the sublime Uigeadail and became hooked with Ardbeg. I have been fascinated with the various 'special' releases and, of course the prices that various expressions of Ardbeg seem to command. I was hooked, and the prospect of getting a bottle or two of Ardbog set my pulse running. However, the locusts passed and I missed out on achieving my goal. A friend of my managed to get a bottle and we ceremoniously opened the bottle, poured a dram, took a sip and..............wondered what all the fuss was about. A good whisky yes, but not deserving of all the hype. I think we're all falling for the marketing techniques of 'scarcity' and 'limited edition' and frankly I'll look away when the next marketing money-maker is launched. I love the above review, but I'll take three bottle of Uigeadail instead any day!
Get a ten year old, an Uigeadail and a Corryvrecken - all three bottles together will be £6.20 cheaper and more fun!!
Very good and tasty stuff. But the price is too expensive here, not worth it. I got a bottle for 84,60 € from Finland.
Unfortunately, there is very little we can do about that. We bought the bottles at RRP on Islay ourselves, and there was no allocation. We have always bought the bottles and shared with those who can't make it to Feis Ile. -- The Chaps at Master of Malt
Twice the RRP after 4 days of release and already sold out? I got one from Ardbeg for £80, and this is plain cheek. I also notice that the other Feis Ile bottlings are being sold at TWICE their RRP too, so thats £100 pure profit on the Laga then? Tut tut.
