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Ardbeg 18 Year Old 2018: # 534
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Ай бұрынToday we go back in blind again with an Ardbeg 18 year old!
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@mbmaltman Ай бұрын
This was bottled for the 10th Anniversary of the London Whisky Show. Very little information on the cask - although I assume it’s ex bourbon. I was able to get it at the show although it does pop up from time to time on the usual auction sites. Glad you liked it - agree that IB ardbeg is usually the way to go (when you can find it). Cheers!
@topshelfwhisky Ай бұрын
It is hard to enjoy this more. I'm struggling to think of a new distillate Ardbeg that surpasses it.
@topshelfwhisky Ай бұрын
Maybe the best new distillate Ardbeg we have tried! Thanks Mike 🫶🏻
@jameszimmerman8701 Ай бұрын
I always enjoy seeing someone enjoy their whisky the way you two have. You remind me of my brother and I when we share some great ones! Slainte!
@topshelfdustin3060 Ай бұрын
That's such a good complement because that's really what this is about. Two whisky lovers just drinking together and talking about it. we throw in a score and what we know.
@christinecamley Ай бұрын
Agreed Mike!!! Why would Ardbeg not choose to be epic? Lately they have not been epic!
@topshelfwhisky Ай бұрын
They have not. But I'm guessing the single cask series is special. Out of my tax bracket.
@christinecamley Ай бұрын
@@topshelfwhisky I hear you!! Cheers!! 🙂
@sleepervvagon Ай бұрын
I picked one of these up for just under $500 Cad a while back. I am going to bring it to the top of the next to be opened list after this review Would consider splitting the bottle if you are interested but not sure on the logistics. Cadenheads has a bunch of single cask Ardbegs distilled in the early 90's kicking around, and they are typically decently priced.
@topshelfdustin3060 Ай бұрын
international splitting of bottle is tricky....that's more mikes skillset.
@JazznRealHipHop Ай бұрын
Dang sounds like winner winner chicken dinner. I always wanted to grab an old 17 or twentysomething and I’m sure they’re amazing but they’re not what they could of been at a higher ABV 💪🥃
@topshelfwhisky Ай бұрын
Abv held those back compared to this offering. This was an Ardbeg
@andypike1234 Ай бұрын
Never seen Mike this excited. Must be great. Mike just likes it dirty 😂 I´m drinking my 8yo for discussion these days.
@christinecamley Ай бұрын
Oh do I want to try this beauty! I am a huge Ardbeg fan although of course Lagavulin is my true love!! lol! Deep Texas secret run and dirty smoke sound spectacular!! Have you guys tried the latest Ardbeg 19? It’s lovely! This one sounds fantastic! I love the punchy smoke! I have been so underwhelmed with many of the Ardbeg special releases lately. Poor ABV - too low - and not punch enough! I will take a very dirty Ardbeg any day!! Aggressive and dirty! Clean dirty soumds amazing!! Fabulous review!! Oh wow!! Vanilla tobacco leaf!!! 🍃 Yes!!! 👍
@topshelfwhisky Ай бұрын
I would think any Islay fan would be impressed, specifically southern... I haven't tried the new A19 and I believe Dustin stopped buying them. Same goes for the yearly "money grab" Ardbeg's. Now the new Laphroaig Cairdeas 2024 is a different story... wow
@christinecamley Ай бұрын
@@topshelfwhisky Oh I love the 2024 Laphroaig Cairdeas!! Spectacular!! I am also tired of the annual Ardbeg 46% ABV rip offs!! Take good care!!
@topshelfdustin3060 Ай бұрын
I did debate a recent 19 as I found it for UK prices, but I've just been passing. Maybe I'll pick one up if I can get it for the 250 or less UK price next year. That's kinda my cap.
@TalkingTorah613 Ай бұрын
Sounds like a good one! Btw are you guys excited about laphroaig bringing back their 18yr?
@topshelfwhisky Ай бұрын
We both have a bottle coming. We are planning a rare live stream for the bottle pop.... We are thrilled!
@TalkingTorah613 Ай бұрын
@@topshelfwhisky looking forward to the review!
@topshelfdustin3060 Ай бұрын
@@TalkingTorah613 yeah, expect a live, a review, AND we'll compare to the old! We're that excited!
@TalkingTorah613 Ай бұрын
@@topshelfdustin3060 sweet, im for all of that!
@teddyballgame25 Ай бұрын
Have you guys tried the Ardbeg 13 Anthology?
@christinecamley Ай бұрын
I won’t be bothering as it’s very pricey and the first Anthology wasn’t great and especially for the price. That’s Harpy’s Tail.
@topshelfwhisky Ай бұрын
We have not. It's on our radar... your thoughts?
@teddyballgame25 Ай бұрын
The neck pour wasn’t disappointing. Is it $100 better than the 10 of course not, but it is better. Sweeter touch more oak
@topshelfdustin3060 Ай бұрын
man so we got the 13 local for 150...I just can't do it. I'm not that big a white wine casks guy.
@topshelfdustin3060 Ай бұрын
@@teddyballgame25 At this point it's kinda just i do'nt want to help ardbeg. seems weird but the brand has kinda gone from my favorite scotch to my last favorite. And that makes me sad.
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