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Originally Posted by CaptainYooh
Waste of money, IMO. Too strong, too rough, too tasteless.
Ardbeg, just like Laphroaig, was always on a heavy peat/heavy salt/little flavour side of the map. So it was not very bright at the best of times. Since LVMH conglomerate took over Ardbeg, its malt quality have gone down considerably and they no longer produce competitive aged single malts older than the statutory minimum age for single malts, which is 7 years, if I am not mistaken. Ardbeg distillery shop is like a fashion store - mostly brand merchandise. They are seemingly taking the same path as Bruichladdich Distillery - cheap whiskeys capitalizing on the "cool" marketing and past brand glory. All other Islay distilleries, even though purchased by large conglomerates, are still trying to maintain the traditional ways of malt production.
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Lol, you make it sound like it beat you up and ran off with your bottle of Lagavulin or something.
I've heard the exact comments regarding Alligator and Supernova, but most reviews say 10 yr (Not sure if regular or Blasda) and Uigeadail are very unique and/or a must have for a collection. Any suggestions on where I could go try this out for myself before grabbing a bottle other than scotch tastings? Buchanans seems to have it for like $19 a 1 oz shot ($106 for a full bottle of Uigeadail at KWM, I'd rather risk the full thing vs trying 1 shot prior to purchase; 10 yr is $78). Or a bottle to try around, but preferably below $100?
Yes, I am aware that LV bought and owns Ardbeg and prices have increased due to costs of advertising and there are also criticisms of certain products they advertise.