I just started getting into Ardbeg and peated scotch in general. I bought a bottle of Uigeadail, and it's now my favorite whisky. I'm going to have to try the others in ardbeg's lineup to compare.
The first Ardbeg I tried was the 10. It blew me away! I immediately wanted to try the other varieties. Went for the Uigeadael next. WOW! This became my favorite scotch (even more than Lagavulin 8). The next variety I tried was the An Oa. It has the nice campfire/peat finish that you'd expect from a good scotch. However, it had a nose and pallet that were, in my opinion, too sweet. I agree with Jeremy here that the An Oa is cool if you're looking to try something a little different. It's interesting to get the campfire/peat notes along with the sweet notes. But for *me*, the point of drinking scotch is to luxuriate in flavors that remind you of the sea, campfires, smoked meats, citrus, leather, etc. Its a very distinct flavor profile you're going for with scotch, which kind of take you to a destination (if that makes sense). If I want sweet or medicinal flavors, on the other hand, I'll buy American or Canadian whiskey. My $0.02. Great review!! Can't wait to try the Corryvreckan! Subbed!
I was in Scotland about a year and a half ago, and, naturally, I wanted to get some scotch to bring home to Ontario. I was on my way to take a ferry out to see a castle on the Isle of Mull, and we stopped at a corner shop on the way out. It just so happened that there was a little whiskey shop attached to it, so I went in and had a look, and was immediately overwhelmed by the choices and variety. I wound up blindly grabbing a bottle of Ardbeg 10. I didn't know you could get it at the LCBO, haha. Looking back, I should have done some research and grabbed something that you can't find here. No regrets, though. Ardbeg 10 is incredible. I also wound up randomly coming across a bottle of Lagavulin 16 in the gift shop of that ferry for around 50 Scottish pounds, which was a whiskey that I had been seeking out. At the time, you couldn't get it at the LCBO where I live, but you can now. Ah well, live and learn.
I bought my first Islays today. The Uigeadail and Laphroaig 10. Both proved wonderful introductions to peat. I can't be sure which I like more. They are so different, yet amazing in their own ways. Uigeadail is like smoked brisket, and Laphroaig made me realize how much peat and black licorice have in common.
I just picked up a bottle of AnOa today for my birthday celebration this weekend! Can't wait to try it for the first time. First step into Ardbeg Territory
I'm just watching your video now while just sampling my new first bottle of Corryvreckan with my opened bottle of Ugeadail. I think I have to agree with you 100 % Both are delicious now I need to get the 10.. Happy Holidays!
Your quickly becoming my favorite whisky reviewer. There are many others I watch regularly but I just discovered your channel and get excited to hear your take on my new purchases. I've had several bottles of the classic 10 I I decided to take the leap and get the corryvreckan and uigeadail. Both amazing. This week I bought the An Oa for 47$ usd. Priced the same as ardbeg 10 here. I look forward to trying it in the coming weeks and I'll surely be coming back to your video to do an Ardbeg flight with you
watching in 2022 and Corryvreckan is now over $200CA at LCBO. Bought one at duty free for much less. Can't wait to open it up for a tasting. great video. Missed the Wee Beastie, maybe it wasn't out at the time the video was made.
Yes, I agree, the Corryvreckan is the best. I don't particularly like some elements of the smell of the 10 - I would prefer a Laphroaig QC or Talisker 10.
It is insanity that the LCBO is charging $170 for the Uigeadail. I can get it at Binny's in Illinois for $65. Basically the 10 is all we can get here for a reasonable price.
@@SippersSocialClub when you say cross-border shopping meaning, going there and bringing it back? How much is the duty on one of these? i'm in Quebec and considering doing it
@@michobebemckawi if you were to pay duty it would be 100 to 150% I think. So not worth it, you might as well buy at the SAQ. So just stay within your allowed declared amount if you're traveling to the US.
If I had to rank these in order of my preference I'd go Corry > Oogie > An Oa > Ten. Some years ago I used to say that the Ardbeg 10 ruined other whiskies for me, but now Corryvreckan has ruined other Ardbegs for me, haha.
You and Jason whiskey wise are easily my favourite reviewers: you both give reviews that are efficient, informative and delivered with a very likeable personality...kudos .
I've never had any Ardbeg bottles other than the non-committee Dark Cove which I loved so it was good to see your take on the core range. I might pick up the Corry soon 😊 cheers brother
I had been saving my Corryvreckan for that special occasion, but as they say (and as your video review suggests), Corryvreckan is that occasion. I had a first taste, and it just made me laugh, it was that good. I was pretty worried I would be disappointed, having been waiting for months to try it out. It's definitely the best Ardbeg I've had so far. Thank you for your video reviews, I love how they are straight to the point, while also showing your passion for a good dram.
Great Review you nailed it! I'm showing this to some friends that were wondering about Ardbeg, as your descriptions are spot on. Looking forward to more reviews in new year. Slainte'
Great to see another excellent reviewer online - the more the merrier! I can easily identify with your sentiments about the core range, even though the Uigy probably ends up my top pick due to those intriguing sherry notes that add to the complexity. Cheers! P.S. Your pop up note-taker goes on strike whenever you say "licorice"!
Thanks for doing the entire range in one video. Have not gotten into the Peat much yet with HP 12, Oban 14 and Kilkerran 12 being the only peated scotch so far. Will want to try an Ardbeg at some point and have seen other reviewers also say the 10 is a solid place to start. Cheers
I don't think you will be disappointed with the Ardbeg 10yr. It's in with one of the first peated whiskies I tried a few years ago and it still is one of my favourites.
The AN OA was a beautiful one. The local grocery store had it briefly but they have not reordered it-----reckon I may need to put in a special request as I am itching for another bottle to add to my scotch bar.....
Great review! I'm going in to buy a few bottles of Scotch tomorrow and this was very helpful. Love the entire review, but I think my favorite part was "peat flashbacks"! I just subscribed and I'm looking forward to more reviews.
Nice review Jeremy. Just recently tried Corry & was really impressed with it. The range is solid and priced competitively here - Ten can be found for $80, the rest ~$100 CDN.
I've bought bottles of all the expressions, except the Corryreckan. I had only a 50 ml of that. I love Ardbeg peat, no medicinal notes for me. I would probably agree with your scoring as well. As far as AGED vs NAS bottles, I would disagree with you. I prefer age because the odds of a better whisky is in my favor. I've had to many NAS bottles that were to young or sharp and I'm personally looking for complexity. Yes I've had some decent NAS bottles and some aged bottles that were just ok. For the most part, I will stick with a nice aged whisky. Great review.
Ardbeg 10 is the finest Scotch I've tried. First time for Islay and enjoying the smoked peat! Fantastic review and plan on purchasing the Corryvreckan next. Thanks Jeremy!!!
I tried Ardbeg for the first time in Edinburgh in 2018 at a Whisky bar Scotch tasting session after asking the barman what he drinks. It was an Uigeadail, and very glad I tried it as was superior to the others on offer.
Totally agree with the new tennis ball note, I always pick that up in some Ardbeg, especially the new wee beastie. The corryvreckan is definitely my favorite as well, nice review
I love core range reviews like this one, great job! It seems like An Oa is designed to be their mildest introductory bottle, so I was surprised you didn't start with that one. Did you drink water between each tasting? I'd imagine the palate would blend the experiences together a little bit otherwise.
Prior to recording I drink and take notes on each whisky multiple times over weeks / months, so when I do a review I know exactly what I think of each whisky.
Funny, when I did my "Ardbeg Core Range" video I had not yet seen your video. It just now popped up in my recommended videos feed. When I visited the distillery they said that Grooves was added to the core range.
Nice lineup review! The Oogie has yet to really wow me. The peat and sherry don't feel integrated very well to me... But, I love the 10 and the Corry on occasion. IDK why they made the an oa to be honest.. I'd trade mine for a bottle of the 10.
you must try the Corryvreckan .....I've had it on the tour of Ardbeg distillery on Islay .....and just had another bottle here at home .......the smells and the flavors and the mouth feel throws me right back to Ardbeg on Islay ..........yes also a huge fan of Laphroaig and Lagavulin ........Laphroaig 10 year old and quarter cask made me want to go to visit Islay .......Ardbeg tour was the best though...
Awesome flight & great idea to do the core range in a single vid. I always keep a 10 & an Uigeadail on hand. I wasn’t as into An Oa & haven’t tried the Corryvreckan yet. Will def have to remember to pick up a bottle next time im shopping.
Agreed. don't give a shit about bottle being NAS. All it matters is how it tastes. Hell, I even support NAS cause I think mixing older whiskeys with the younger ones can, potentially, make it even better. I believe Corryvreckan is so wonderful because it holds that punch/kick from the younger whiskeys. Of course, mixing older ones with younger ones does not always work, and there are tons of shitty NAS bottles out in the market. And it is true that there will always be greedy companies trying to cut down the cost and charge more with NAS bottles. However, If NAS helps some companies to produce tasty whiskey in constant volume (with right price of course), then why the hell not? If certain NAS whiskey does not live up to its price, then we can just leave it to rot in the shelf. that's all. Just as I won't be grabbing a bottle of An OA in the future. (An Oa isn't that bad, but would always pick 10, Uigeadail or Corryvreckan over it) And lastly, I truly agree that Correvreckan is just wonderful. It's one of the very best whiskeys i've ever tasted.
Excellent review Jeremy. I have 3 out the 4 in this core range and couldn't agree with you more especially when it comes to the corryvrecken and oogie. I'm curious to know what is your go to whiskey or everyday sipper. Thanks
Totally understand you saying about don't get hung up on age statement whiskey. I decided to try a proper peated whiskey and went for Lagavulin 16, said to myself well the reviews are good and its a 16 year. A great whiskey thst looking forward to comparing an Ardbeg against it soon 🥃🥃
Is that how shoe polish or polis is spelled. Great video. I started getting into whiskey with bourbons and eventually moved on to Ardbeg. Completely opened my eyes to whiskey.
I'm a mechanic and i work whith tyres a lot, and especialy the new tires are annoying because they remind me of Ardbeg all the time😂😂😂 the struggle is real!
Really enjoyed this rundown! You’ll have to revisit this once you get your hands on the new “Wee Beastie.” My personal rundown would probably be Uigeadail, Ten, Corryvreckan, An Oa.
Sippers Social Club yeah me too. Ardbeg releases are always fun, even if not always able to delivery. And I give them credit for putting an age statement on it.
Hey Jeremy I finally see you rate a whiskey above 86, the cory and the ugie ardbeg, I love 💘this video, and you are spot on with the review, I'm drinking 🍸the ugie right now and I simply love this one, haven't cracked the cory yet but will in the future, I try and watch all your videos and you knocked this video out of the park, thank you for the great videos, cheers sir and keep the great videos coming !!!
found some 2013 Corry today and I think I am going back tomorrow to buy the other 2 they have left. Way better than newer Corry. Found a 2013 Nadurra 16 year as well that I had to buy. Stumbled into it at some terrible corner market liquor store that you would think it would never have stuff like this. That is probably why they still have them. Got Baker's 107 bourbon from 2014 also. They have some Taliskers also but I need to do some code homework to see when they are from but probably same era
I'm in Ontario Canada. 10yr - 55 u.s vs 100 lcbo. An Oa - 65 u.s vs 130 lcbo. Uigladail - 69 u.s vs 173 lcbo. Corry - 79 u.s vs 200 lcbo. No Ardbeg for me at these prices...ever. Like your reviews though but envy the prices you get them for.
I have the 10, the Uigeadail and of course the Corryvreckan. Not the An Oa. Your review gives exactly my opinion. The Corry is fantastic. I am sure I will alway have a bottle near by. The 10 was my first contact with Ardbeg. Oh, no.. my first taste of Ardbeg was the Ardbeg Alligator. The best whisky I ever had. Very expensive special, over 300$ now. All Ardbegs have that 'Alligator touch' as I call it. The Corry comes close. Very close. Ardbegs are fantastic.
I have the corry, it's the only Ardbeg I've tried and I like it a lot. I have the lagavulin 16, talisker 10, compass box peat monster and laphroaig 10 and 3 wood. Is the Ardbeg 10 worth a try? I seem to like peated scotches a little younger.
trying Ardbegs side by side seems to highlight the differences at first for me but after a few sips it all sort of blends together lol. Smelling the Corryvreckan and then going back to the Uigeadail I actually got some light sweet fruity smells on the nose that I hadn't noticed at all before.
Great review buddy. I was looking forward to this one. BTW Schwartz's is the best smoke meat in the world Jeremy. World famous. Lester's? No. Not even close.
Great comparison of the range. Corry is my preferred. Haven’t tried the An Oa, but at the Lcbo price, I likely won’t any time soon. Have you tried No Name yet?
Hey mister Moses, Ardbeg should be a big problem for you guy... NAS core range and low aged standards. I'm looking forward to your answer... *cheers* to you dude 🤘🏻😎
@@witsch123 Howdy Witsche, where do you come from ??...you are everywhere !! The short Answer to your Question is easy to reply because you should read my NOTES in the Base from Ardbeg TEN. Here we are: In a relaxed atmosphere with nice boys you don't say no. That's why I tested the TEN. But we never become friends! Fact. Nose 80 Smoke. Smoke like I don't like it. Smoke with extreme notes. This smoke doesn't go, unfortunately ... without me. But full and sweet. Taste 81 Too smoky for me. Everything is covered by this kind of smoke. Endless smoke. Normally sweet with a little vanilla. Seasoning is formed when adding. But there is always smoke outside the window. I can't, sorry. Finish 82 This ashy etc. "what do I know smoke" makes it long and very warm, but I will probably only get to know Ardbeg later on my whisky trip. Just a short sentence about this whisky that doesn't really suit me. For the time being, no more Ardbeg. Sorry. And the fact I praised the channel is another topic.
Yes... this is because you are mister Moses, already respect the ten Commandments of Whisky to get a fast answer to the questions of life... i sit in your mind and waiting to come out and play with your thoughts ; ) Great interaction as always, thanks about it! *slàinte mhath*
Huuuuge fan of the Uigeadail (my favorite Ardbeg) here but I have to say that the Ardbeg 10 is in it's own class. There really isn't anything like it, other than Ardbeg 10. I haven't tried them all but quite a few through my whisk(e)y club.
The Uigeadail is really popular but I think I would give a higher score for the 10yr. Unfortunately it fell short for me. Been a while since I've had a sip though so perhaps time for another dram?
Very good review of the core range. They are all good whiskies and it calls into question why the annual releases cost considerably more without any improvement in quality. You had to mention NAS so here's my 10 cents worth. The Ugi and Corry are good but not as good as they once were and that's because they taste noticeably younger. They're not as good but the price remains the same. The 10 year is a minimum age of 10 years and it will never get younger which is why it has remained consistently good. I have nothing against age statements but I do not expect to pay large sums of money for 5 year old whisky no matter how good it is. That's the whole purpose of an age statement. Of course it's what's in the bottle that matters but we are being ripped off by the industry by paying way over the odds for young whisky and I don't care if the master blender is a wizard using oak barrels from a ship wreck. NAS rant over. Sorry. My favourite is the 10 year for quality/value but I'm very fond of the others. Cheers Jeremy. WT
I do agree with you. If the quality diminishes because of younger whisky being added then Ill take issue with that, and probably not buy the bottle ever again. So much whisky is available and I'm not brand loyal.
Sorry about the rant. I do like my Ardbeg but people are quite forgiving of them. Have you had any of the Smokehead range? Most of us think it comes from that very same distillery.
Хороший обзор с мыслью, зачем платить больше? Согласен полностью, что возраст должен соответствовать $-качество.Можно найти и недорогие бутылки NAS главное качество! Но риски есть получить на финише сивушность и другие off ноты. Если вы не знаете,что берете это лотерея.Но в нее можно и выиграть.🙂 сланче 🥃
Your prices always throw me, since they are way off from what we see here... Corryvrecken is $205 at LCBO... if it was actually under $100 I’d buy it all the time. Either way, gotta love Ardbeg! I’ll have to plan a trip to complete my core range collection.
Sippers Social Club yeah Balvenie is overpriced.. I haven’t bought it, but tried from a friend. My Ardbeg Uigedail I bought in Florida, but the price wasn’t nearly as low as you got.
Jesus, $205 is crazy. It's about £70 in the U.K. I don't wish to be disrespectful to Canada but state controlled alcohol outlets is so alien to most of the planet, especially the U.K. If that was attempted in the U.K and Ireland it would lead to unprecedented levels of organised crime.
Welsh Toro it’s what they feel like they can get away with... it’s a monopoly, so who can argue? We do have an incredible selection at the LCBO, and most is reasonably priced, but a few bottles like these are strangely overpriced. I know the money goes to profit the government and help the community, but within reason... if they were all within $10 of each others like the US prices stated in the video, I would gladly buy them all.
Love Ardbeg, i have uigeadail and corry at the moment, wee beastie is empty but that was tge first Ardbeg that im not a big fan, it has this strange side taste i cant get hold on it.. next have to get the 10.
Really digging your straight-to-the-point no-nonsense style. Subbed.
Thanks, appreciate that, cheers!
Ditto
I agree, no BS and well prepared/executed.
I just started getting into Ardbeg and peated scotch in general. I bought a bottle of Uigeadail, and it's now my favorite whisky. I'm going to have to try the others in ardbeg's lineup to compare.
The first Ardbeg I tried was the 10. It blew me away! I immediately wanted to try the other varieties. Went for the Uigeadael next. WOW! This became my favorite scotch (even more than Lagavulin 8). The next variety I tried was the An Oa. It has the nice campfire/peat finish that you'd expect from a good scotch. However, it had a nose and pallet that were, in my opinion, too sweet. I agree with Jeremy here that the An Oa is cool if you're looking to try something a little different. It's interesting to get the campfire/peat notes along with the sweet notes. But for *me*, the point of drinking scotch is to luxuriate in flavors that remind you of the sea, campfires, smoked meats, citrus, leather, etc. Its a very distinct flavor profile you're going for with scotch, which kind of take you to a destination (if that makes sense). If I want sweet or medicinal flavors, on the other hand, I'll buy American or Canadian whiskey. My $0.02. Great review!! Can't wait to try the Corryvreckan! Subbed!
I was in Scotland about a year and a half ago, and, naturally, I wanted to get some scotch to bring home to Ontario. I was on my way to take a ferry out to see a castle on the Isle of Mull, and we stopped at a corner shop on the way out. It just so happened that there was a little whiskey shop attached to it, so I went in and had a look, and was immediately overwhelmed by the choices and variety. I wound up blindly grabbing a bottle of Ardbeg 10. I didn't know you could get it at the LCBO, haha. Looking back, I should have done some research and grabbed something that you can't find here. No regrets, though. Ardbeg 10 is incredible.
I also wound up randomly coming across a bottle of Lagavulin 16 in the gift shop of that ferry for around 50 Scottish pounds, which was a whiskey that I had been seeking out. At the time, you couldn't get it at the LCBO where I live, but you can now. Ah well, live and learn.
It's incredible to see how much different the prices for each of these are a mere 5 years later because of insane inflation.
I just bought Ugeadil and Corr today. They are each $10 more than the price he paid 5 years ago.
@@lynzhu6934 what country or state?
@@alldaywhodie USA. MA
@@alldaywhodie USA. MA
I bought my first Islays today. The Uigeadail and Laphroaig 10. Both proved wonderful introductions to peat. I can't be sure which I like more. They are so different, yet amazing in their own ways. Uigeadail is like smoked brisket, and Laphroaig made me realize how much peat and black licorice have in common.
I just picked up a bottle of AnOa today for my birthday celebration this weekend! Can't wait to try it for the first time. First step into Ardbeg Territory
I'm just watching your video now while just sampling my new first bottle of Corryvreckan with my opened bottle of Ugeadail. I think I have to agree with you 100 % Both are delicious now I need to get the 10.. Happy Holidays!
Your quickly becoming my favorite whisky reviewer. There are many others I watch regularly but I just discovered your channel and get excited to hear your take on my new purchases. I've had several bottles of the classic 10 I I decided to take the leap and get the corryvreckan and uigeadail. Both amazing. This week I bought the An Oa for 47$ usd. Priced the same as ardbeg 10 here. I look forward to trying it in the coming weeks and I'll surely be coming back to your video to do an Ardbeg flight with you
Appreciate the kind words, welcome to the channel, cheers!
watching in 2022 and Corryvreckan is now over $200CA at LCBO. Bought one at duty free for much less. Can't wait to open it up for a tasting. great video. Missed the Wee Beastie, maybe it wasn't out at the time the video was made.
Great job! I like those info pop-ups.
Thanks Habs
I agree. Nice touch.
Yes, I agree, the Corryvreckan is the best. I don't particularly like some elements of the smell of the 10 - I would prefer a Laphroaig QC or Talisker 10.
It is insanity that the LCBO is charging $170 for the Uigeadail. I can get it at Binny's in Illinois for $65. Basically the 10 is all we can get here for a reasonable price.
Yeah, I rarely buy anything from the LCBO
@@SippersSocialClub when you say cross-border shopping meaning, going there and bringing it back? How much is the duty on one of these? i'm in Quebec and considering doing it
@@michobebemckawi if you were to pay duty it would be 100 to 150% I think. So not worth it, you might as well buy at the SAQ. So just stay within your allowed declared amount if you're traveling to the US.
If I had to rank these in order of my preference I'd go Corry > Oogie > An Oa > Ten. Some years ago I used to say that the Ardbeg 10 ruined other whiskies for me, but now Corryvreckan has ruined other Ardbegs for me, haha.
Great review, similar to adventures in whiskey. Love when reviewers do the whole line-up. That peat flashback comment for uigeadail is dead on!
Thanks Nicholas. Just watched his review which was very good. Keep an eye for my complete Johnnie Walker core range review coming up in November
You and Jason whiskey wise are easily my favourite reviewers: you both give reviews that are efficient, informative and delivered with a very likeable personality...kudos .
Thanks for.the kind words, cheers!
I've never had any Ardbeg bottles other than the non-committee Dark Cove which I loved so it was good to see your take on the core range. I might pick up the Corry soon 😊 cheers brother
I had been saving my Corryvreckan for that special occasion, but as they say (and as your video review suggests), Corryvreckan is that occasion. I had a first taste, and it just made me laugh, it was that good. I was pretty worried I would be disappointed, having been waiting for months to try it out. It's definitely the best Ardbeg I've had so far. Thank you for your video reviews, I love how they are straight to the point, while also showing your passion for a good dram.
Thanks cheers! Enjoy the Corry!
Great Review you nailed it! I'm showing this to some friends that were wondering about Ardbeg, as your descriptions are spot on. Looking forward to more reviews in new year. Slainte'
Very much appreciated, thank you, cheers :)
I have to say I really appreciate your review style. I also like how you create a graphic for the nose and palate.
Thanks! Feel free to watch some of my other "Core Range" reviews, cheers!
Great to see another excellent reviewer online - the more the merrier! I can easily identify with your sentiments about the core range, even though the Uigy probably ends up my top pick due to those intriguing sherry notes that add to the complexity. Cheers! P.S. Your pop up note-taker goes on strike whenever you say "licorice"!
Nice review. The ardbeg 10 is awesome. I just tried the uigeadail and it's also really good. the corryvereckan is next on my list to try.
Awesome Jeremy. Correvyekan is my next Ardbeg. Great job. I loved the 10. Cheers. 🥃🥁
Your description are spot on! Having the Ardbeg Uigeadail and Ardbeg Blaaak now, so good and complex.
Thanks for doing the entire range in one video. Have not gotten into the Peat much yet with HP 12, Oban 14 and Kilkerran 12 being the only peated scotch so far. Will want to try an Ardbeg at some point and have seen other reviewers also say the 10 is a solid place to start. Cheers
I don't think you will be disappointed with the Ardbeg 10yr. It's in with one of the first peated whiskies I tried a few years ago and it still is one of my favourites.
Just finished my first Ardbeg 10 today . Great whisky for a great price. Thanks for all the great reviews!
Thanks for tuning in, cheers
The AN OA was a beautiful one. The local grocery store had it briefly but they have not reordered it-----reckon I may need to put in a special request as I am itching for another bottle to add to my scotch bar.....
No nonsense, concise, & informative review.
Great review! I'm going in to buy a few bottles of Scotch tomorrow and this was very helpful. Love the entire review, but I think my favorite part was "peat flashbacks"! I just subscribed and I'm looking forward to more reviews.
Welcome, cheers man
Nice review Jeremy. Just recently tried Corry & was really impressed with it. The range is solid and priced competitively here - Ten can be found for $80, the rest ~$100 CDN.
Agreed....the best thing about the Corryvrckan is that you can play with it. One drop of water, two drops of water or a splash
I had the ultimate yesterday. Maybe cause I had modafinil earlier. Didn't love it. Wee beastie was somehow more satisfying in terms of taste.
I've bought bottles of all the expressions, except the Corryreckan. I had only a 50 ml of that. I love Ardbeg peat, no medicinal notes for me. I would probably agree with your scoring as well. As far as AGED vs NAS bottles, I would disagree with you. I prefer age because the odds of a better whisky is in my favor. I've had to many NAS bottles that were to young or sharp and I'm personally looking for complexity. Yes I've had some decent NAS bottles and some aged bottles that were just ok. For the most part, I will stick with a nice aged whisky. Great review.
Ardbeg 10 is the finest Scotch I've tried. First time for Islay and enjoying the smoked peat! Fantastic review and plan on purchasing the Corryvreckan next. Thanks Jeremy!!!
Awesome! Enjoy!
I tried Ardbeg for the first time in Edinburgh in 2018 at a Whisky bar Scotch tasting session after asking the barman what he drinks. It was an Uigeadail, and very glad I tried it as was superior to the others on offer.
really enjoy your reviews, especially comparisons of core ranges. Much appreciated.
Thanks, cheers!
Totally agree with the new tennis ball note, I always pick that up in some Ardbeg, especially the new wee beastie. The corryvreckan is definitely my favorite as well, nice review
I'm doing an Islay Marathon and revisiting my Ardbegs so I am watching videos and comparing notes. I HOPE to get the Ardbeg 5 Wee Beastie SOON!
I think I'm most excited to try that over the new Nova and Black
Just subscribed. Thanks for quick intro and no EDM music. Just got my first bottle of uigeadail. WOW. So good.
Haha, welcome. What whisky reviews have you been watching? Lol
Absolutely awesome video ! Great review. Love your style. Continue !
I love core range reviews like this one, great job!
It seems like An Oa is designed to be their mildest introductory bottle, so I was surprised you didn't start with that one.
Did you drink water between each tasting? I'd imagine the palate would blend the experiences together a little bit otherwise.
Prior to recording I drink and take notes on each whisky multiple times over weeks / months, so when I do a review I know exactly what I think of each whisky.
Funny, when I did my "Ardbeg Core Range" video I had not yet seen your video. It just now popped up in my recommended videos feed. When I visited the distillery they said that Grooves was added to the core range.
really? that's surprising.
Great review. Thanks for the review. Fan of Ardbeg and I love your opinion and tasting notes. Nice!
Thanks Craig, cheers!
Nice lineup review! The Oogie has yet to really wow me. The peat and sherry don't feel integrated very well to me... But, I love the 10 and the Corry on occasion. IDK why they made the an oa to be honest.. I'd trade mine for a bottle of the 10.
I’ve only had Wee Beastie & Uigeadail, love them both, but I’ve been a Laphroaig FANATIC for 40+ years.
you must try the Corryvreckan .....I've had it on the tour of Ardbeg distillery on Islay .....and just had another bottle here at home .......the smells and the flavors and the mouth feel throws me right back to Ardbeg on Islay ..........yes also a huge fan of Laphroaig and Lagavulin ........Laphroaig 10 year old and quarter cask made me want to go to visit Islay .......Ardbeg tour was the best though...
@@darkcloud9581 it’s on my wishlist
Awesome flight & great idea to do the core range in a single vid. I always keep a 10 & an Uigeadail on hand. I wasn’t as into An Oa & haven’t tried the Corryvreckan yet. Will def have to remember to pick up a bottle next time im shopping.
Agreed. don't give a shit about bottle being NAS. All it matters is how it tastes.
Hell, I even support NAS cause I think mixing older whiskeys with the younger ones can, potentially, make it even better.
I believe Corryvreckan is so wonderful because it holds that punch/kick from the younger whiskeys.
Of course, mixing older ones with younger ones does not always work, and there are tons of shitty NAS bottles out in the market.
And it is true that there will always be greedy companies trying to cut down the cost and charge more with NAS bottles.
However, If NAS helps some companies to produce tasty whiskey in constant volume (with right price of course), then why the hell not?
If certain NAS whiskey does not live up to its price, then we can just leave it to rot in the shelf. that's all.
Just as I won't be grabbing a bottle of An OA in the future. (An Oa isn't that bad, but would always pick 10, Uigeadail or Corryvreckan over it)
And lastly, I truly agree that Correvreckan is just wonderful. It's one of the very best whiskeys i've ever tasted.
Thanks for the comment Joon. Totally agree, is the Whisky worth the price? Only question that needs to be answered. Cheers!
The 10yo is a must have in your bar. The Uigeadail is very good, I felt that the sherry was more prevalent, when I first opened the bottle. Cheers
+Dan E Agreed the 10 is a pure cabinet staple, cheers!
Great presentation. Nice pace. Great pop ups.
Nice brother. Killing it.
Thanks bud :)
Excellent review Jeremy. I have 3 out the 4 in this core range and couldn't agree with you more especially when it comes to the corryvrecken and oogie. I'm curious to know what is your go to whiskey or everyday sipper. Thanks
It always changing, but my current everyday sippers right now are: 1792 bourbon, Ardbeg Corry, Macallan Edition series, and Talisker 10. Cheers!
Totally understand you saying about don't get hung up on age statement whiskey. I decided to try a proper peated whiskey and went for Lagavulin 16, said to myself well the reviews are good and its a 16 year. A great whiskey thst looking forward to comparing an Ardbeg against it soon 🥃🥃
I love me some Uigeadail! But I always have a bottle of the 10 on hand.
Is that how shoe polish or polis is spelled. Great video. I started getting into whiskey with bourbons and eventually moved on to Ardbeg. Completely opened my eyes to whiskey.
Great video with on point graphics... love the Ardbeg. My fave is the Uigy
Thanks, cheers!
Looks like my kid and you agree. Maybe I'm going to have to try this out again and see if I like it as well. Cheers to you!
I'm a mechanic and i work whith tyres a lot, and especialy the new tires are annoying because they remind me of Ardbeg all the time😂😂😂 the struggle is real!
Haha! That's hilarious, cheers man
Imagine working in a bandaid factory? 😆
@@SippersSocialClub 😂😂 must be terrible😝
Really enjoyed this rundown! You’ll have to revisit this once you get your hands on the new “Wee Beastie.”
My personal rundown would probably be Uigeadail, Ten, Corryvreckan, An Oa.
Really excited for the 5yr. Probably more excited than some of the limited releases
Sippers Social Club yeah me too. Ardbeg releases are always fun, even if not always able to delivery. And I give them credit for putting an age statement on it.
Hey Jeremy
I finally see you rate a whiskey above 86, the cory and the ugie ardbeg, I love 💘this video, and you are spot on with the review, I'm drinking 🍸the ugie right now and I simply love this one, haven't cracked the cory yet but will in the future, I try and watch all your videos and you knocked this video out of the park, thank you for the great videos, cheers sir and keep the great videos coming !!!
An O is to me a very well rounded ArdBeg.
Good comments on NAS. I only have the 10 and the Grooves, you may have convinced me to pick up an Uggi next time I’m at Superstore in Calgary (C$88).
found some 2013 Corry today and I think I am going back tomorrow to buy the other 2 they have left. Way better than newer Corry. Found a 2013 Nadurra 16 year as well that I had to buy. Stumbled into it at some terrible corner market liquor store that you would think it would never have stuff like this. That is probably why they still have them. Got Baker's 107 bourbon from 2014 also. They have some Taliskers also but I need to do some code homework to see when they are from but probably same era
Nice finds! I'd love to try old Ugi
Leather, soil, rubber, tennis balls, paint thinner and shoe polish. Sounds incredible.
At $79, you’re getting the Corryvrecken for about $10 less than the lowest pice you can pick it up for in the UK, about £65.
That pricing is 3 years old at this point. Still pretty good in the US market though
I'm in Ontario Canada. 10yr - 55 u.s vs 100 lcbo. An Oa - 65 u.s vs 130 lcbo. Uigladail - 69 u.s vs 173 lcbo. Corry - 79 u.s vs 200 lcbo. No Ardbeg for me at these prices...ever. Like your reviews though but envy the prices you get them for.
I have the 10, the Uigeadail and of course the Corryvreckan. Not the An Oa. Your review gives exactly my opinion. The Corry is fantastic. I am sure I will alway have a bottle near by. The 10 was my first contact with Ardbeg. Oh, no.. my first taste of Ardbeg was the Ardbeg Alligator. The best whisky I ever had. Very expensive special, over 300$ now. All Ardbegs have that 'Alligator touch' as I call it. The Corry comes close. Very close. Ardbegs are fantastic.
I have the corry, it's the only Ardbeg I've tried and I like it a lot. I have the lagavulin 16, talisker 10, compass box peat monster and laphroaig 10 and 3 wood. Is the Ardbeg 10 worth a try? I seem to like peated scotches a little younger.
Do you ship across the border or travel down for them? Getting bored w the local lcbo selections and pricing. Appreciate your best source! Cheers!
Dude you gotta mention the PPM levels in each especially with the legendary Ardbeg Core Range
Love the range , you nose the hell out them too!!! Great stuff. Very Very informative!! Thanks.
Thanks Graeme, cheers bud
trying Ardbegs side by side seems to highlight the differences at first for me but after a few sips it all sort of blends together lol. Smelling the Corryvreckan and then going back to the Uigeadail I actually got some light sweet fruity smells on the nose that I hadn't noticed at all before.
Whenever I drink ardbeg 10 I always think of movie Constantine because Keanu Reeves drank it but yes the smoky scotch did become a acquired taste
how about putting the prices below the head - to head points? We need the prices in one screen as well..
A great help to us beginners. Thanks!
Great job, my guide to Ardbeg
Great review buddy. I was looking forward to this one. BTW Schwartz's is the best smoke meat in the world Jeremy. World famous. Lester's? No. Not even close.
I've definitely been to Schwartz's as well. It's been a long time since I've been to Montreal. Gotta get back there, love the city!
Excellent video, really enjoyed this.
Great comparison of the range. Corry is my preferred. Haven’t tried the An Oa, but at the Lcbo price, I likely won’t any time soon.
Have you tried No Name yet?
Yes, I've had No Name, solid stuff
@@SippersSocialClub haven't had it yet but considering it. Can it hold a candle to the Corry?
Not quite as good as the anything in the core range, but still a good whisky and worth while trying
Only have tried 10 y.o and Uigeadail, don't know why, but I like 10 Y.o. more.
The corry is the best for me. One glass and a cigar and your good!
Love it, cheers!
I put these four Ardbegs in exactly the same order as you. It’s oddly reassuring.
Lol, nice. Cheers
Just tried some today. Cant go wrong with it.
Lets keep sipping brother.cheers
cool review!
What do you think of the WEE BEASTIE?
I think it's ok, but I'm a little disappointed
the Uigeadail is great but sadly it decreased in quality over the past years.
great review ！Waitting for the laphroaig core range review~
can you do this with laphroig?
I can :)
Like your professional setup&workout. Great Job as always!
Greetings 🇩🇪
Moses
Hey mister Moses, Ardbeg should be a big problem for you guy... NAS core range and low aged standards.
I'm looking forward to your answer...
*cheers* to you dude 🤘🏻😎
@@witsch123 Howdy Witsche, where do you come from ??...you are everywhere !!
The short Answer to your Question is easy to reply because you should read my NOTES in the Base from Ardbeg TEN.
Here we are:
In a relaxed atmosphere with nice boys you don't say no. That's why I tested the TEN. But we never become friends! Fact.
Nose
80
Smoke. Smoke like I don't like it. Smoke with extreme notes. This smoke doesn't go, unfortunately ... without me. But full and sweet.
Taste
81
Too smoky for me. Everything is covered by this kind of smoke. Endless smoke. Normally sweet with a little vanilla. Seasoning is formed when adding. But there is always smoke outside the window. I can't, sorry.
Finish
82
This ashy etc. "what do I know smoke" makes it long and very warm, but I will probably only get to know Ardbeg later on my whisky trip. Just a short sentence about this whisky that doesn't really suit me. For the time being, no more Ardbeg. Sorry.
And the fact I praised the channel is another topic.
Yes... this is because you are mister Moses, already respect the ten Commandments of Whisky to get a fast answer to the questions of life...
i sit in your mind and waiting to come out and play with your thoughts ; )
Great interaction as always, thanks about it!
*slàinte mhath*
witsch master ....take care,...stay healthy!!
Huuuuge fan of the Uigeadail (my favorite Ardbeg) here but I have to say that the Ardbeg 10 is in it's own class. There really isn't anything like it, other than Ardbeg 10. I haven't tried them all but quite a few through my whisk(e)y club.
Kilchoman Machir Bay is like a less refined Ardbeg 10. 0f course, given the price, Ardbeg is the clear winner either way 😉
The Uigeadail is really popular but I think I would give a higher score for the 10yr. Unfortunately it fell short for me. Been a while since I've had a sip though so perhaps time for another dram?
I think the Ugi is the most popular for sure. The 10 is always good, definitely need to revisit Ardbeg on the regular
Very good review of the core range. They are all good whiskies and it calls into question why the annual releases cost considerably more without any improvement in quality. You had to mention NAS so here's my 10 cents worth. The Ugi and Corry are good but not as good as they once were and that's because they taste noticeably younger. They're not as good but the price remains the same. The 10 year is a minimum age of 10 years and it will never get younger which is why it has remained consistently good. I have nothing against age statements but I do not expect to pay large sums of money for 5 year old whisky no matter how good it is. That's the whole purpose of an age statement. Of course it's what's in the bottle that matters but we are being ripped off by the industry by paying way over the odds for young whisky and I don't care if the master blender is a wizard using oak barrels from a ship wreck. NAS rant over. Sorry. My favourite is the 10 year for quality/value but I'm very fond of the others. Cheers Jeremy. WT
I do agree with you. If the quality diminishes because of younger whisky being added then Ill take issue with that, and probably not buy the bottle ever again. So much whisky is available and I'm not brand loyal.
Sorry about the rant. I do like my Ardbeg but people are quite forgiving of them. Have you had any of the Smokehead range? Most of us think it comes from that very same distillery.
No need to apologise, I welcome the conversation, and you made a very valid point. I have not tried it, haven't ever seen a bottle around these parts
Хороший обзор с мыслью, зачем платить больше? Согласен полностью, что возраст должен соответствовать $-качество.Можно найти и недорогие бутылки NAS главное качество!
Но риски есть получить на финише сивушность и другие off ноты.
Если вы не знаете,что берете это лотерея.Но в нее можно и выиграть.🙂 сланче 🥃
I put the four in exactly the same order as you!
Great video, sad to say but retailers here always jack up the price on corry. I can't get it for a fair price.
Where are you located?
I like your cap.
How can you not rinse out your palate with water between samples?
Prior to recording I did extensive notes on each whisky and already determined my score.
Corryvreckan changed my idea of what whisky could be
Awesome! Same here
you ever try laphroig lore? seen it at my local total wine and the 110$ price tag has me hesitating lol
Yeah, Lore is solid. $110 is probably the highest I'd pay for it
Your prices always throw me, since they are way off from what we see here... Corryvrecken is $205 at LCBO... if it was actually under $100 I’d buy it all the time. Either way, gotta love Ardbeg! I’ll have to plan a trip to complete my core range collection.
LCBO's prices for Ardbeg and Balvenie are just crazy expensive.
Sippers Social Club yeah Balvenie is overpriced.. I haven’t bought it, but tried from a friend. My Ardbeg Uigedail I bought in Florida, but the price wasn’t nearly as low as you got.
Jesus, $205 is crazy. It's about £70 in the U.K. I don't wish to be disrespectful to Canada but state controlled alcohol outlets is so alien to most of the planet, especially the U.K. If that was attempted in the U.K and Ireland it would lead to unprecedented levels of organised crime.
Welsh Toro it’s what they feel like they can get away with... it’s a monopoly, so who can argue? We do have an incredible selection at the LCBO, and most is reasonably priced, but a few bottles like these are strangely overpriced. I know the money goes to profit the government and help the community, but within reason... if they were all within $10 of each others like the US prices stated in the video, I would gladly buy them all.
God that's depressing... I can get Corry for $70 here. 10 is $45. You Canadians make me feel better about spending so much on Scotch.
useful video, thanks!
Love Ardbeg, i have uigeadail and corry at the moment, wee beastie is empty but that was tge first Ardbeg that im not a big fan, it has this strange side taste i cant get hold on it.. next have to get the 10.
Remember that the 'Beastie' is a very young Scotch indeed...