Whisky Forum - Ardbeg twenty something 22 year old

thelastdram · Single Malt Member Joined: 28 Jul 2016 Posts: 65

Another committee release today at 10am from ardbeg

Whatâ€™s everyoneâ€™s thoughts on paying around Â£420 for a 22 year old ardbeg which again says limited release but never tell you just how limited it is

Last years release was 23 year old and from What I can see gets great reviews

Latic · Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2018 9:10 am Post subject:

440 quid. Will pass I think. Stingy ABV too.

COLOUR
Pale Gold

AROMA
Luscious tropical fruits give way to sweet smoke, soot and tar.

TASTE
At first, smoked apple with a crumble topping. Notes of peppermint tea and sweet vanilla toffee flow into white pepper, clove, aniseed and eucalyptus oil. Then finally, some salty, woody tones.

FINISH
A very long, lingering, mouth-watering sweet smoke finish.

ABV: 46.4%

deadz101 · Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2018 9:13 am Post subject:

Yeah, I've waited in the cue just to see how much it is, I'm going to pass on this one.

r900p · Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2018 11:34 am Post subject:

You can still get the last one released for cost price can't you at auction.

Bookie · Master Of Malts Joined: 15 Sep 2008 Posts: 945

webdunk · Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2018 12:22 pm Post subject:

IndianaBlues · Master Of Malts Joined: 16 Jul 2015 Posts: 457

Got to try this at the distillery yesterday, wasn't expecting to but they noticed my birthday badge and brought a complimentary dram over. It was lovely, I tried a number of cask strength Laphroaigs and Ardbegs over the course of the day but that was the probably my favourite. I'd be lying if I said I could describe it in any great detail, and wouldn't pay for a bottle, but it was very tasty. On a side note, they mentioned that last week they sold the last distillery bottle of Grooves, which is a pity as I'd been hoping to pick one up while I was here.

Valleyofthebramble · Member Joined: 23 Dec 2010 Posts: 6

Used to buy limited edition Ardbeg to drink regularly over the years, but at Â£440 a pop, this is probably the bottle which has broke the camels back in regard to drinking this type of bottle for many.

dramblersanonymous · Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2018 8:14 pm Post subject:

Anyone up for a bottle share?

Latic · Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2018 8:57 pm Post subject:

Out of curiosity I checked the site tonight. They still have stock left. Not surprised tbh.

Of the the flipped bottles at auction I've seen, 2 went for 400, 2 at 440 and 1 at 480. So most flippers would have lost money (oh my heart bleeds for them).

Whisky Dog · Master Of Malts Joined: 09 Apr 2014 Posts: 708

deadz101 · Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2018 7:00 pm Post subject:

Looks like they still have stock, received an email today reminding me that this was â€˜the last opportunity to buyâ€™. Iâ€™d probably pull the trigger on one of those signatory 30th anniversary releases if I was going to spend Â£440 on something currently.

blackcipher · Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2018 11:28 pm Post subject:

Also received that email. Still not interested in paying Â£440.