Comments on: Ardbeg Corryvreckan

By: World Whisky Awards 2010 | WhiskyNotes

World Whisky Awards 2010 | WhiskyNotes — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:49:00 +0000

[...] Single Malt Whisky: Ardbeg Corryvreckan Best Blended Whisky: Hibiki 21 Years Old Best Blended Malt Whisky: Taketsuru 21 Years Old Best [...]

By: capnbobo

capnbobo — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:09:02 +0000

Well, after scrambling for a seeming eon I found a bottle and after ordering tracked it many times a day via FEDEX to determine whne it would arrive!

Last day of the decade 2009 it arrived early in the day (Mountain Time), mid day or so now and an hour ago I decided it was just past 5pm on Islay, so it was prime time to put the latest addition into decline.

Decided to enjoy a wee dram soaking up some vitamin D on the back patio even though the temp was just below 0 degC. Seemed like a swirling hot tub was the right place after sampling.

GLASSWARE : Glencairn first blush then about an hour later a round, thicker “tot” glass with heavy bottom and 6 short thick feet

COLOR : Gold, thought I saw an undertone of mild green…

NOSE : Slight peat, citrus heavy of oranges, then moving lighter – mango?? A tad of salt air but not too maritime. Pleasant, no tingle or burn, I would say warming.

PALATE : Pretty complex, started as a velvety coating. Initially sweet, then to malt with hints of pepper and spice. Is there a honey undertone there? Bit of oakiness.

FINISH : Long and lingering. Pleasant.

Slainte’, bob

By: Malt Maniacs Awards | WhiskyNotes

Malt Maniacs Awards | WhiskyNotes — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:06:07 +0000

[...] are a lot more expensive. Other expected medals: gold for the Macallan 1970 Speymalt, silver for Ardbeg Corryvreckan, Amrut Fusion, Glengoyne 1973 by Malts of Scotland, Port Ellen PE1 (review coming soon) and [...]

By: Gal Granov

Gal Granov — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:41:41 +0000

hey ruben, just posted my tasting notes.
thought i’d share.

10x

http://bit.ly/Corryvreckan

By: Ruben

Ruben — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:22:26 +0000

Hi Drew. I haven’t tasted the committee bottling, sorry.

By: Drew

Drew — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:12:19 +0000

Hey Ruben, any comparison of this release vs. the committee bottling? I’ve been saving my last dram of the comittee release to compare the general release, but would be interested to hear your thoughts.

By: Ruben

Ruben — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:45:52 +0000

Don’t get me wrong, I also have a (slight) preference for Corryvreckan. It’s just that I see a general movement towards more heavily peated, less fruity, stronger Ardbeg. I’m afraid the slightly gentler Ardbegs such as the Beist, the 17yo… are a thing of the past now.

By: Tim F

Tim F — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:32:13 +0000

Personally I think I prefer the Corryvreckan to the Beist. And it’s only a fiver more expensive at the moment, so I think it’s worth it. Obviously the Beist price will be rocketing up in the near future, so I guess the Corryvreckan will seem more reasonable then.

By: Ruben

Ruben — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:22:58 +0000

You’re right, thanks. Actually 57,1% is the correct alcohol volume.

By: kallaskander

kallaskander — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:33:06 +0000

Hi there,

is that right?

Ardbeg Corryvreckan (51,7%, OB 2009)

You tagged it with 57,1%.

By: » Ardbeg Corryvreckan comparison › WhiskyNotes

» Ardbeg Corryvreckan comparison › WhiskyNotes — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:03:47 +0000

[...] I’ve had a look at the brand new Ardbeg Corryvreckan. Let’s find out how it compares to the Airigh Nam Beist (its predecessor), and the Supernova [...]

By: Ruben

Ruben — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:18:07 +0000

Better / worse is difficult to say. The Beist is 70% fruit + 30% peat. Corryvreckan is 30% fruit + 70% peat. I think Corryvreckan is more typical for the modern Ardbeg profile.

By: gal

gal — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:28:27 +0000

great post. i am going to blog about this new one soon in my hebrew blog.

what do u say? is it better than the beist?