Just saw this on the shelf in the SF Bay Area...for $500. Tempting, but Christ that’s a lot for one bottle.
@foodquig5 жыл бұрын
South coast of Islay...I have a few Ardbegs coming up eventually!
@topshelfwhisky5 жыл бұрын
foodquig I like to talk! 🤣🤣🤣
@maltreviews5 жыл бұрын
Very nice Mike. Cheers bud!
@topshelfwhisky5 жыл бұрын
thanks guys!
@chadadams11275 жыл бұрын
Another great whisky and great review! Thanks Mike!
@topshelfwhisky5 жыл бұрын
Chad Adams it was a fun review, thanks for stopping by Chad.
@Wekotin4 жыл бұрын
Nice review. I would also recommend Ardbeg Uigeadail from 2003 aka L3 batch. I sourced a few bottles of it last year and that is light years ahead of today’s version of Uigeadail. Containing whisky from the 70’s.. it’s just something else.
@topshelfwhisky4 жыл бұрын
Other's had told a similar opinions on the older Uigeadails. I just started searching for them and Lagavulin 21 (1985). Any thoughts on where I can pick them up?
@triplecap43075 жыл бұрын
I have that one Mike -- nice dram!
@topshelfwhisky5 жыл бұрын
Triplecap yes it is! Have to tried the 22 year?
@triplecap43075 жыл бұрын
I have not had the 22, but I broke out the 23 tonight thanks to you and Ardbeg Day. It is just killer. I mean really up there.
@topshelfwhisky5 жыл бұрын
Triplecap absolutely, a great whisky.
@justinmaizeblue5 жыл бұрын
Good review. I just tried this whisky at ardbeg in their shop. Very nice. Mario from scotch addicts said to tell you hello.
@topshelfwhisky5 жыл бұрын
WhiskyWolverine lucky man, one day I will visit the distillery... tell Mario I said hello and I will save some for him when he comes back to Columbus in November!
@topshelfwhisky5 жыл бұрын
WhiskyWolverine Are you hanging out with Mario and John on Islay?
@MrAngel7315 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike, awesome review. All the best!
@topshelfwhisky5 жыл бұрын
MrAngel731 same to you! Thanks for stopping by.
@stook20035 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, Shawn Wang here. Excellent review! Im enjoying a 23 while watching your review right now. Cheers!
@topshelfwhisky5 жыл бұрын
stook2003 hi buddy! I like to watch reviews as I drink as well... Sadly not many of these Ardbeg 23 reviews in English so when I was enjoying mine, I was watching a review on whisky.com of the 21. 😳
@foodquig5 жыл бұрын
Yikes! That sounds extremely special...
@topshelfwhisky5 жыл бұрын
foodquig its the best Ardbeg tasted. I’ll add this to the sample’s I’ll send you.
@foodquig5 жыл бұрын
@@topshelfwhisky You're too kind!
@topshelfwhisky5 жыл бұрын
foodquig I’m picking up a bottle of Hakushu 12 next weekend, I’ll send that, this Ardbeg 23 and a special surprise.
@1Lawstcawz5 жыл бұрын
I couldn't agree more. This was the best Ardbeg I've had the pleasure of drinking.
@topshelfwhisky5 жыл бұрын
1Lawstcawz it definitely set a high bar. Now I need to source a LOTI.
@WhiskeyStraightAl5 жыл бұрын
Really gotta get a try at an Ardbeg. Enjoyed the review Mike. Cheers.
@cliffnorman1785 жыл бұрын
What a great review of a great Ardbeg.
@topshelfwhisky5 жыл бұрын
Cliff Norman thanks Cliff! I really enjoyed reviewing it.
@WhiskyGeek5 жыл бұрын
My favourite Ardbeg's have been all bourbon matured, unusual for my palate but I feel it just showcases what makes Ardbeg unique better. Like you pointed out, the older stocks are hard to come by, I would love to try this one and see how the older bourbon aged whisky takes on the Oloroso finish - I could see it striking a nice balance. That metallic tone is distinctive in Ardbeg for me. Great run through Mike, Cheers! 🥃👍
@topshelfwhisky5 жыл бұрын
Whisky Geek no doubt the bourbon only Ardbeg’s showcase the distillery charter better, the 21 and 10 are great examples... but I’ve never got the metallic smell before maybe the peat covered it up for me. Interesting to hear it’s more common for others. Thanks for stopping by!
@hcf22014 жыл бұрын
I got me one of these too, still to be opened. Really waiting for that moment. Love your reviews keep them coming!
@topshelfwhisky4 жыл бұрын
It’s a good one if you’re an Ardbeg fan. My favorite of the “twenty something” series.
@TheReal_DeanD5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike for this in depth review. Can’t wait for you to share this with Billy when he makes his return. 2 bottles of the 23 something have surfaced by me but they’re going for $560 each all in. I pass by them drooling each time. One day I’ll get them.
@topshelfwhisky5 жыл бұрын
That price is about right, sadly... Ardbeg's with an age statement over 10 years are rare.
@cato4515 жыл бұрын
great stuff. i scored it 93. price of entry is steep though.
@topshelfwhisky5 жыл бұрын
cato super pricey.
@Vesbolk5 жыл бұрын
What happened to Billy? Good video. You review the good stuff!
@topshelfwhisky5 жыл бұрын
Vesbolk he’s always busy, I’m trying to connect with him soon...more good whisky to come.