@jay rob IIRC they said something (or did something) and Highland Park did the same a bit later on (allegedly). Joke was Highland Park watches the show and is taking notes (allegedly)
I don’t have a fireplace, but when I sit in my chair in the evening, close my eyes and take a sip of Ardbeg Uigeadail, I hear a fireplace and feel the warmth... so nice.
I tried the new 2018 Twenty Something (the 22 year old) and it was glorious. Fun fact--that was actually the FIRST Ardbeg I ever had. I'm only a year and a half into whisky, and there are just so many distilleries I haven't tried yet, and Ardbeg was one. I was at a whisky expo and was told if I wanted to try the Twenty Something to do it right away as it was going fast. So I did. Also tried the 10 and the Uigeadail that night, and loved them. Bought a bottle of Oogie and am looking forward to trying more from the lineup soon.
Thank You!!!! I began my whiskey journey several months ago. After trying all forms and developing a palate, Ardbeg is the whiskey I can call mine. Absolutely amazing!!! I love your channel and hopefully I’ll make it down to Texas for a Som class in the future.
I live in Austin. I have never been much of a drinker except a XX after work. I am retired now and my doctor tells me I cannot drink at all because of my heart medication. Now I drink vicariously with you every episode.Lekhayem.
My favorite is the Ardbeg Dark Cove CR of which I have 2 bottles. But I’ve also got a bottle of the Ardbeg Kildalton I have yet to open. But, for me I think the Ardbeg 10 is one of the best quality/price ratio whiskies.
Ardbeg is my favorite. I recently had their Ardbog which was absolutely the best Ardbeg that I’ve had. I travel a lot, so I buy what I can when I can. Right now I have 10yr, AnOa, Uigeadail, Corryvreckan, Perpetuum, Kelpie, Grooves, Dark Cove and Auriverdes. I’ve also had Alligator and Galileo. And I recently saw Twenty Something for sale in Atlanta for well over $500. I am totally impressed with how distinct each of their whiskies are.
Tried Dark Cove at the Grand Opening after party at La Quinta. An amazing Officer and a Gentlemen sat down with me and we drank a good amount of his bottle and talked shop. For myself it was a highlight of the evening. Jason Unsworth thank you.
Uigeadail does have a peaty rich smoke hit on impact. However, the very close secondary burst of flavor extends long after Ardbeg 10 (which I like very much) has lingered off. Obviously Uigeadail has ABV superiority so enjoy on a consumption level slightly lower than the 10. You can't go wrong with Uigeadail if you enjoy rich peaty and smoky flavor that lasts.
I have been watching these videos for the past 6 months and have never been more thankful for these two guys. I went from jack daniels to crown royal, to johnny walker, to Glengoyne, to Ardbeg. I find it so weird that Ardbeg is my favorite 😲 half and half with sprite is like cotton candy! I never would have found such an amazing drink with the help from these videos and the friends along the journey. Whisky tribe forever!
Du denkst, du hörst Rex und Daniel beim Philosophieren zu und findest in den Kommentaren einen der, beinhart, Preußenpenner heißt. Grüße aus Österreich 😂
Great great great episode. This is an expensive line up!!!!!! Respect for Ardbeg , the 17 you described sounds very different than I have perceived. Strawberry and cream, very different indeed. I suspect the cork tainted your bottle maybe?? The Lord of the Isles ( only tasted once-;( ) was overwhelming sublime perfection to me.
I've been blessed to try the main lineup and Uigeadail is my favorite. It tastes like Fangorn Forest. I hope to one day have Dark Cove and Lord of the Isles. Caramel is my preferred sweet so combined with the Tolkien-esque aesthetic and the fact that its a 25 year old ARDBEG in my mind its already one of the best whiskys ever made.
It probably is but you rather have a lot off good bottles off ardbeg or just 1 fancy 25 year old bottle is the question. Or you have too be rich... Then yeah I wouldn't care😛
Happy Ardbeg Day 2019 from New Zealand, I had my first Ardbeg 10 today and as pleasantly surprised. Long lingering smoke, fantastic. All the best, love your reviews
Hey Daniel and Rex! Love the videos :) I just got my self a bottle of Ardbeg and it's so different than what I've had before (but in a good way)! The smokiness is so pronounced, it lingered long after I had finished my glass. Thanks for the awesome recommendation and keep up the good work!
I've only tried the first three ones but An Oa is my favorite. It was a while ago that I compared them but to my memory the Uigeadail tasted like a campfire at the beach with the moke and a bit of salt. An Oa taste more like a campfire in the woods in the fall with the earthiness and darker tones. Ardbeg Ten is a good whisky but sde by side with the other ones it felt a bit bland. I like all three but where I live the An Oa is about $5 more than the Ten and Uigeadail is about $25 more but isn't enough bang for the buck. This is my personal opinion and I respect anyone that feels different.
That's scary lol. I can't wait to try ardbeg when I get paid next Friday. I LOVE Laphroaig 10 and lagavulin but the latter has been so hard to find lately
Great episode. I picked up a bottle of Kildalton while visiting Ardbeg and it’s lovely but when this bottle is empty, I’m going back to my favorite Ardbeg… Uigeadail.
So here’s the deal. I’m a former Chef who now works in tech because that’s where the money is. A year out I’ve started missing the sensory aspect in food and then remembered I like whiskey and it’s extremely different from types and region. I look forward to browsing the rest of your backlog with no semblance of order until I’m eventually completely caught up.
Had my 1st Ardbeg OA tonight And tasted it with you.....I was surprised how quickly the peaty smack down was tamed after only a sip or two...🇺🇸🥃🏴. The smoke was learnin' me good....now the dram sips feel back throaty and sweet if I wait for it. I Do Love the 10 and how differently it can be appreciated from the Laphroaig.
About a day after watching this I stumbled into a bottle shop I had not been into before to find they had some Dark Cove. Damn does it live up to your hype! Sláinte
Since discovering whisky tribe i have bought a few whiskeys a few weeks ago i picked up a taster of ardbeg knowing that i would love or hate it and i feel neutral. Definitely a taste thats unique
I am currently trying out my first Ardbeg 10 and must say it is far superior to Bowmore 10 (airport edition)- no caramel, smoother, not as overpowering with the spirit, even though it has 46%! I still remain a Speyside/Highland kind of guy but Ardbeg is now my go to after a nice beef stew ;) PS. Greetings from Poland guys!
I think I am of the very few who enjoy a dram of Ledaig. Its the Volvo of smokey whisky. Safe and reliable, but can surprise your friends when you show them it can keep up with the best.
There are a couple of first for me with this episode First time i have a drink while watching I mooched for the first time I tried to blend for the first time How did it go? Surprisingly well! Nice vid boys
Boys, remember that the age will diminish the peat over time just from time in the barrel. In general, the younger the whiskey the more peaty it will be
I am a big fan of Ardbeg specially Uigeadail for the price. I have a bottle of Laphroaig 25 that's my favored but at $450 I can't afford a bottle every week. eep up the good work. Marc
Doing a taster on the ardbeg 10 myself as I watch closely followed by the Cotswold distillery first single malt, A very good offering from a English distillery
I can’t be the only person who watches this and letterkenny. I couldn’t breathe laughing when Rex and Daniel were saying allegedly, I kept picturing Squirrley Dan saying it.
The Dark Cove was probably my favorite Scotch I've every tried, and I could never even find a bottle of it because it was already discontinued by the time I got to try it. Why do they have to discontinue all these amazing expressions?? Bring back Dark Cove. :'(
I have just recently been watching your videos. I am sitting here with an Ardbeg 10 in my glass. This is second to my Laphroiag 10 (my favorite). I don't understand why a Lagavulin is considered better than the Laphroiag. (Not even figuring in the price point differential.) I am also drinking a Bunnahabbin which I think is better than the Lagavulin. The Caol Ila is also good. Oh. All these other Ardbeg varieties are not available her, so I'll enjoy your tastings, knowing I'll probably never taste them.
You should explore the difference between Committee release and regular. I agree with your opinion of The Grooves . The committee release (the one you had, I think) was the one to have. Can’t disagree with Dark Cove either. Stunning!
i was drinking an uigeadail as i watched this and i could see the strawberry cream and other flavors even present in that, with a higher smokiness.. interesting
I bought my first Isla whiskey today Laphroaig 10. I won't say I dislike it. But it's definitely an amazing weird Smoky flavor. However, with a couple of baby back ribs it really seemed kind of tame. But it's so smokey on its own it makes me giggle when a drink it.
In terms of bang for your buck/best for the money, I 100% recommend Uigeaidal. The flavor complexity, smokiness, and overall drinking experience for me is the best of the sub 100$ Ardbeg's. Having tried Corryvreckan, Uigeadail, and An Oa, I cannot justify the 12-14$ increased cost of the Corryvreckan over the Uigeaidail.
