| Name: | Ardbeg Corryvreckan |
| Spirit Type: | Single Malt |
| Age: | Not Specified |
| Region: | Islay |
| Year Distilled: | Not Specified |
| Year Bottled: | 2011 |
| Cask Maturation: | Bourbon and French Oak Casks |
| Alcohol %: | 57.1% |
| Color: | Amber + 0.5 |
| Date Purchased: | 2012.11 |
| Price: | ~$75 |
Information
Currently one of the core expressions from Ardbeg. Corryvreckan is bottled at 57.1%, similar to Uigeadail’s 54.2%. You can enjoy this one neat, but with a little water you’ll get a some additional earthy notes.
Nose
Blackened ham, texas barbecue, mesquite. Well humidified cigars and white pepper. Dried raspberries and dry vanilla. Dry overall. Hints of salt and medicine.
Palate
A youthful greeting, sweet and woody. Surprisingly balanced smoke and citrus. White grapes. Hints of mustiness and bourbon. Somewhat thick mouthfeel.
Finish
Grassy bitterness, gentle warm smoke, and dry cedar. Long lasting.
Conclusion
A delicious whisky. My favorite of the Ardbeg core range. I would be slightly happier if it was the same price as Uigeadail (~$65). Nevertheless, Corryvreckan is an incredibly rewarding whisky!
Overall Rating: 91/100
Compare To:
- Ardbeg Uigeadail
- Lagavulin 16
- Laphroaig Cask Strength
Ardbeg
Luke, thank you for your Corryvreckan review – I do not think that good quality Scotch can get any better than this 😉