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		<title>ARDBEG &#8218;Ardcore&#8216; &#8211; both versions in a comparative tasting</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Krause]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2022 11:49:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[For this year&#8217;s Ardbeg Day, June 4th 2022 at Feis Ile (and the world), whisky creator Dr. Bill Lumsden has used very dark roasted malt for this release called &#8218;Ardcore&#8216; &#8211; a Punk Rock version in design. There will be &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2022/04/ardbeg-ardcore/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For this year&#8217;s Ardbeg Day, June 4th 2022 at Feis Ile (and the world), whisky creator Dr. Bill Lumsden has used very dark roasted malt for this release called &#8218;Ardcore&#8216; &#8211; a Punk Rock version in design. There will be Punk bands live, tattoo-sessions and more &#8211; also online. Don&#8217;t miss out, go to your embassy or pay Islay a visit.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/ardcore-ardbeg-darker.jpg"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-11053" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/ardcore-ardbeg-darker-300x189.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="189" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/ardcore-ardbeg-darker-300x189.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/ardcore-ardbeg-darker-150x95.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/ardcore-ardbeg-darker.jpg 650w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Within the LVMH organization Dr. Bill has already implemented such dark malt at the Glenmorangie Signet version- unpeated though &#8211; and one can really taste the difference in terms of chocolate and coffee aromas there. How does this roasting work on peated malt?</p>
<p>As usual, there are two versions to look out for: The Committee Release with 50,1% (April 26th) and the Ardbeg Day Edition with 46% (May 17th), both priced 125.- Euro in Germany. I am going to drink these head to head now:</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Ardbeg-Ardcore-on-cask.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-11052" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Ardbeg-Ardcore-on-cask-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Ardbeg-Ardcore-on-cask-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Ardbeg-Ardcore-on-cask-150x113.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Ardbeg-Ardcore-on-cask-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Ardbeg-Ardcore-on-cask.jpg 912w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Comment:</strong> Let&#8217;s cut to the chase &#8211; this clearly is Ardbeg with its typical features, great quality as most of the times. Only nuances differentiate these dark roast versions from the regular distillate, the effect seems less in a peated environment, I guess. The strong phenolic elements might interfere with the experimental roast malt because usually the difference is recognizable.</p>
<p>As to be expected, the 46%-version comes across way more opened on the nose, on the palate, the 50,1%-release takes the trophy though. Give the latter lots of time.</p>
<p>The 46% has an impeccable balance and gives us more of the roast effects. The focus is on BBQ-sauce, coffee, chocolate, roasted steak, soot and vanilla. I am also getting thistle and aloe, deep peat, iodine, sweet smoke, suede, charcoal, tar, resin, mustard seed, oatmeal cookies and antiseptic spray on old bandaids.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/ardcore.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-11051" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/ardcore-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/ardcore-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/ardcore-768x1025.jpg 768w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/ardcore-112x150.jpg 112w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/ardcore.jpg 772w" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></a>The stronger version is greener over all and plays it close to the chest. Peat, hazel, aloe, herbs, chocolate, tar, tanned leather, resin, tires, hot transformer and phenols are the main characteristics, it takes time to open up. However, in the mouth the strength in abv is an asset, and it turns less green. The soot, lively acidity and iodine along with typical Ardbeg tastes make this a winner as well.</p>
<p>Both versions punk well. Hard to decide &#8211; let&#8217;s call it a tie.</p>
<p><strong>Scores: 89 &#8211; 90 (both)</strong></p>
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		<title>ARDBEG SCORCH Committee Release 2021, 51,7%</title>
		<link>https://www.slowdrink.de/2021/05/ardbeg-scorch/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Krause]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2021 20:34:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[For Ardbeg Day 2021, the Ultimate Islay Distillery releases a dragon-imparted dram 😉 . I spare you the funny marketing story and recommend you play the game as an online substitution for the fun we used to have at the &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2021/05/ardbeg-scorch/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gArdbeg-Day-Emblem.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-10641" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gArdbeg-Day-Emblem-300x281.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="281" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gArdbeg-Day-Emblem-300x281.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gArdbeg-Day-Emblem-150x141.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gArdbeg-Day-Emblem.jpg 320w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>For Ardbeg Day 2021, the Ultimate Islay Distillery releases a dragon-imparted dram <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f609.png" alt="😉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> . I spare you the funny marketing story and recommend you play the game as an online substitution for the fun we used to have at the embassies in a pre-Corona-world. A virtual world and way more can be discovered &#8211; stay on the lookout on June 5th. I am looking forward to it.</p>
<p>As a pre-release, the somewhat stronger Committee Edition has been released now (115 Euro). The 46%- version will follow from May 25th on for the same price at embassies, online and in shops. Go get Colin Gordon&#8217;s inaugural release.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gArdbeg-Scorch-1-Black_Committee-Release.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-10642" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gArdbeg-Scorch-1-Black_Committee-Release-231x300.png" alt="" width="231" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gArdbeg-Scorch-1-Black_Committee-Release-231x300.png 231w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gArdbeg-Scorch-1-Black_Committee-Release-115x150.png 115w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gArdbeg-Scorch-1-Black_Committee-Release.png 246w" sizes="(max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px" /></a>This scorchy Ardbeg was matured in heavily charred white oak casks (ex-Bourbon). Knowing former expressions, this is a winning formula for me. It just works magic on the peaty spirit, adding a sooty and sweet environment that elevates iodine, tar and BBQ-notes. Let&#8217;s see:</p>
<p><strong>Comment:</strong> Yes, winner. The charred casks rendered an old-style cokey Ardbeg that takes you right into a rainy pit lane on a racing track: tarry tires, diesel, wet gravel (chalk and flint stones), oil, driver&#8217;s leather gloves and what not. We also smell hospital notes like old bandages, antiseptic spray, big iodine, cough pastilles and camphor. Nuuuurrse, please! The third world I get teleported to is a BBQ at the beach with grilled lobsters and herbs, a fish smoker (Arbroath Smokie), olive spread, coal fire, sweet smoke, soot, peat and embers, BBQ-sauce, honey-mustard dip and cocoa nibs for dessert with fine tea. <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gArdbeg-Scorch-3-Black_Committee-Release-Detail.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-10643" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gArdbeg-Scorch-3-Black_Committee-Release-Detail-231x300.png" alt="" width="231" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gArdbeg-Scorch-3-Black_Committee-Release-Detail-231x300.png 231w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gArdbeg-Scorch-3-Black_Committee-Release-Detail-115x150.png 115w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gArdbeg-Scorch-3-Black_Committee-Release-Detail.png 246w" sizes="(max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px" /></a>Somehow the Scorch keeps all these together in good integration and harmony. Additionally, there are fired pistols, black liquorice, saddle leather, burnt cake, pepper and chili-flakes, resin, plums, vanilla and oak. Big and bold. On the palate is also appears bigger than usual Ardbegs, more spice, green elements lead in and get burnt away by the big black smoke of heavenly sooty sweetness, aaah. Iodine, peat, all crazy stuff from the nose reverberates here. A powerful, sweet, smoky and harmonic finish ensues this pleasure sip for chimney sweepers. Complexity and joy. Well done, little dragon!</p>
<p><strong>Score: 89+</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gArdbeg-Scorch-4-Black_Committee-Release-Detail.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-10644" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gArdbeg-Scorch-4-Black_Committee-Release-Detail-231x300.png" alt="" width="231" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gArdbeg-Scorch-4-Black_Committee-Release-Detail-231x300.png 231w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gArdbeg-Scorch-4-Black_Committee-Release-Detail-115x150.png 115w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gArdbeg-Scorch-4-Black_Committee-Release-Detail.png 246w" sizes="(max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px" /></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gArdbeg-Scorch-6-Black_Committee-Release-Detail.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-10645" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gArdbeg-Scorch-6-Black_Committee-Release-Detail-231x300.png" alt="" width="231" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gArdbeg-Scorch-6-Black_Committee-Release-Detail-231x300.png 231w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gArdbeg-Scorch-6-Black_Committee-Release-Detail-115x150.png 115w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gArdbeg-Scorch-6-Black_Committee-Release-Detail.png 246w" sizes="(max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px" /></a></p>
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		<title>Ardbeg Drum Committee Release 52,0%</title>
		<link>https://www.slowdrink.de/2019/03/ardbeg-drum/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Krause]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2019 11:24:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Packt die Rumba-Rasseln aus &#8211; die 2019er Spezialabfüllung steht heute in den Startlöchern! Ein Ardbeg mit Teilreifung aus Rumfässern getreu dem Motto des Karnevals auf Islay. Vogelwilde Flasche! Der Run auf die Preziose, die als Testversion für die &#8222;Ardbeg Day-Abfüllung&#8220; &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2019/03/ardbeg-drum/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Packt<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/g009-Ardbeg-Drum-bottle-angled-tasting-note-sticker_Grey_high.width-1920x-prop.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-10018" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/g009-Ardbeg-Drum-bottle-angled-tasting-note-sticker_Grey_high.width-1920x-prop-225x300.png" alt="" width="225" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/g009-Ardbeg-Drum-bottle-angled-tasting-note-sticker_Grey_high.width-1920x-prop-225x300.png 225w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/g009-Ardbeg-Drum-bottle-angled-tasting-note-sticker_Grey_high.width-1920x-prop-113x150.png 113w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/g009-Ardbeg-Drum-bottle-angled-tasting-note-sticker_Grey_high.width-1920x-prop.png 480w" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></a> die Rumba-Rasseln aus &#8211; die 2019er Spezialabfüllung steht heute in den Startlöchern! Ein Ardbeg mit Teilreifung aus Rumfässern getreu dem Motto des Karnevals auf Islay. Vogelwilde Flasche! Der Run auf die Preziose, die als Testversion für die &#8222;Ardbeg Day-Abfüllung&#8220; gedacht ist, wird sicher groß sein. Als Taster, der selber schon ein paar Rum-Finishes gemacht und bis zurück in die 1980er getrunken hat, war ich besonders neugierig auf das Ergebnis &#8211; ohne zu wissen, um welche Rumcasks es sich handelt, denn da gibt es natürlich enorme Unterschiede. Dazu lieferten Bourbonfässer ihren Anteil der Reifung. Also mach&#8216; ich nun den Reggae an und probiere:</p>
<p><strong>Aroma<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/gArdbeg-Day-2019-Event-Poster-A2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-10016" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/gArdbeg-Day-2019-Event-Poster-A2-212x300.jpg" alt="" width="212" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/gArdbeg-Day-2019-Event-Poster-A2-212x300.jpg 212w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/gArdbeg-Day-2019-Event-Poster-A2-106x150.jpg 106w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/gArdbeg-Day-2019-Event-Poster-A2.jpg 452w" sizes="(max-width: 212px) 100vw, 212px" /></a>:</strong> Wie bei vielen Finishes ist das Resultat eher im Geschmack zu finden, die Nose, zeigt den Rum nicht klar an. Dafür ist sie aber richtig fein, ein reif und rund wirkender Ardbeg mit seinen typischen Merkmalen steigt einem in die Nase: Trafobrand, Reifen, Seegras, Jod, salzige Seeluft, Torf, geröstete Kaffeebohnen, Gerbleder, Pfeffer, Chili, Schokolade, Erdnüsse, grüne Kräuter, Spinat, Dill und Aloe Vera. Volles Spektrum. Was hier anders erscheint als bei den klassischen Abfüllungen sind deutliche Kiefernzapfen, Harz, mehr Vanilleanteil mit etwas mehr Holz (keine Angst, der Dram bleibt &#8222;spirit-driven&#8220;) und ein tropischer Einschlag durch trockene Ananas, Blutorange und Limettensaft. Auch Datteln, Gras und warme Erde (Rindenmulch im Olivenhain) tragen zu diesem leicht süßeren Gesamtbild bei.</p>
<p><strong>Geschmack<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/g010-Ardbeg-Drum-bottle-angled-label-textures_Black_high.width-1920x-prop.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-10019" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/g010-Ardbeg-Drum-bottle-angled-label-textures_Black_high.width-1920x-prop-225x300.png" alt="" width="225" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/g010-Ardbeg-Drum-bottle-angled-label-textures_Black_high.width-1920x-prop-225x300.png 225w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/g010-Ardbeg-Drum-bottle-angled-label-textures_Black_high.width-1920x-prop-113x150.png 113w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/g010-Ardbeg-Drum-bottle-angled-label-textures_Black_high.width-1920x-prop.png 480w" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></a>:</strong> Ah, the rum is not gone &#8211; hier erkennt man seine Spuren deutlicher als zuvor, jedoch nie aufdringlich. Dieser Ardbeg ist milder und süßer im Antrunk, ohne seinen Charakter zu verlieren &#8211; wie ein schön frisierter und in ein Hawaiihemd gesteckter Islay-Fisherman mit Bart und Brusthaar. Ananas, Apfel, Zimt, Banane, Datteln, Olivenöl, Vanille, Kaffee, Leder, Bitterschokolade, Erde und Mulch sowie aromatischer Torfrauch mit Jod. Das ganze ist enorm trinkig und angenehm, Ardbeg für die Sonnenterrasse.</p>
<p><strong>Nachklang:<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/g004-Ardbeg-Drum-bottle-angled-necktag_Black_high.width-1920x-prop.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-10017" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/g004-Ardbeg-Drum-bottle-angled-necktag_Black_high.width-1920x-prop-225x300.png" alt="" width="225" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/g004-Ardbeg-Drum-bottle-angled-necktag_Black_high.width-1920x-prop-225x300.png 225w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/g004-Ardbeg-Drum-bottle-angled-necktag_Black_high.width-1920x-prop-113x150.png 113w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/g004-Ardbeg-Drum-bottle-angled-necktag_Black_high.width-1920x-prop.png 480w" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></a></strong> Auch hier kein Kastrat, sondern ein herrlich spaßiger Ardbeg, der keine einzige Offnote aufweist. Zugänglicher, verspielter, etwas leichter, aber dennoch mit Aussage, wie Kinski an einem guten Tag. Der Rum bringt die Jodsüße stärker heraus, angezündetes Streichholz für brennende Kiefernzapfen, Vanilla-Espresso am Strand von Port Ellen mit Torfschwaden im Hintergrund. Could you be loooved …? Indeed. Ich mag ihn.</p>
<p><strong>Bewertung: 89</strong></p>
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		<title>Ardbeg OB &#8218;Grooves&#8216; 46%</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Krause]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2018 22:01:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Zum Ardbeg Day am 2. Juni bringt die Kultbrennerei wieder eine witzige Sonderabfüllung auf den Markt, die zuvor als fassstarkes Committee-Bottling wenigen Glücklichen vorgestellt worden war, der Grooves. Dieser im Sinne eines englischen Wortspiels an die 1960s angelehnte Ardbeg verdankt &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2018/06/ardbeg-grooves/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #d8d8d8;">Zum<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Ardbeg-Grooves-closeup.png"><span style="color: #d8d8d8;"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-9565" alt="Ardbeg Grooves closeup" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Ardbeg-Grooves-closeup-225x300.png" width="225" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Ardbeg-Grooves-closeup-225x300.png 225w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Ardbeg-Grooves-closeup-112x150.png 112w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Ardbeg-Grooves-closeup-768x1024.png 768w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Ardbeg-Grooves-closeup.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></span></a> Ardbeg Day am 2. Juni bringt die Kultbrennerei wieder eine witzige Sonderabfüllung auf den Markt, die zuvor als fassstarkes Committee-Bottling wenigen Glücklichen vorgestellt worden war, der Grooves. <span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Dieser im Sinne eines englischen Wortspiels an die 1960s angelehnte Ardbeg verdankt seinen Namen eigentlich den Rillen (engl. ‚grooves‘), die bei den verwendeten Eichenfässern das Flächenauflageverhältnis Holz-Destillat, und damit den Reifungseffekt, vergrößern sollen. Dies geschah bei der Jack Daniel’s Sinatra Edition auch schon, die für diesen Ardbeg verwendeten Fässer sollen aber stark getoastete Rotweinfässer gewesen sein. Abgefahrenes Rezept aus Hippiehirnen </span><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f642.png" alt="🙂" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> (verzeih mir, Dr. Bill) &#8211; hier ist ein ‚cask-driven‘ Whisky zu erwarten, der vom normalen Ardbeg ein wenig abweichen wird.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #d8d8d8; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"><strong>Tasting Note:<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Ardbeg-Grooves-top-flower.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-9569" alt="Ardbeg Grooves top flower" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Ardbeg-Grooves-top-flower-251x300.png" width="251" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Ardbeg-Grooves-top-flower-251x300.png 251w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Ardbeg-Grooves-top-flower-125x150.png 125w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Ardbeg-Grooves-top-flower-859x1024.png 859w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Ardbeg-Grooves-top-flower.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 251px) 100vw, 251px" /></a></strong> In der Nase ist dieser Dram zuerst deutlich als Ardbeg zu erkennen (Torf, Jod, Trafobrand, Barbecuesauße, Lagerfeuer, Speck, Reifen, Sattelfett etc., vgl. viele der auf unserer Seite verkosteten Ardbeg-Abfüllungen), doch es gibt Abweichungen, die sich mit der Zeit verdeutlichen: Der Grooves liegt eher auf der holzigen Schreinerwerkstattseite und wirkt süßlich, die Toastung addiert Rußaromen. Nach ein wenig Zeit im Glas geht er ab wie Jimi Hendrix in Woodstock, man nimmt erhitzte Gewürze wahr (edelsüßer Paprika, Zimt, Pfeffer), bittere Kräuter, Pinienrauch harzigen Charakters, rote Äpfel, rote Johannisbeere und Leder steigen auf. Mit der Zeit wird er immer ungewöhnlicher und wie ein ‚crafted spirit‘ moderner Art, man kann sogar Granatapfelkerne, bitteren Apertif (Martini), Wermut, Orangenlikör und Pampelmusenschale erriechen. </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #d8d8d8; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">Der Geschmack, der bei Ardbeg meist ins Süße mit Schokolade und Espressonoten sowie Jod geht, ist hier leicht, bitterkrautig-likörig und weich („mellow“) ausgeprägt – fast wie ein torfiger Aperol Spritz mit Bitterorange in manchen Momenten, dabei stets trockener werdend. Auch englische Marmelade, lauter werdendes Eichenholz und die typischen Ardbegnoten finden sich im Hintergrund, der rußige Rauch bleibt bis zum Ende.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #d8d8d8; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"><strong>Fazit:<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Ardbeg-Grooves-.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-9571" alt="Ardbeg Grooves" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Ardbeg-Grooves--225x300.png" width="225" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Ardbeg-Grooves--225x300.png 225w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Ardbeg-Grooves--112x150.png 112w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Ardbeg-Grooves--768x1024.png 768w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Ardbeg-Grooves-.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></a></strong> Very groovy, das muss man diesem mutigen Experiment lassen. Für Ardbeg-Puristen ist er vielleicht nicht geeignet, aber wer einmal ein anderes Gesicht dieser Brennerei kennenlernen will, ist hier genau richtig. The Sixties were experimental times, right? Open your mind, klebt die Prilblumen-Aufkleber und füllt das Glas mit diesem leicht rötlich-braunen Islay-Blumenkind, das für mich der Ardbeg Spritz für den lauen Sommerabend in der Kommune ist. Ein Fun-Dram, der auch gut in die Jahreszeit passt! </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #d8d8d8; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">Happy Ardbeg Day und danke Tobias für das Sample.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #d8d8d8;"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">Score: 86+</span></strong></span></p>
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		<title>Review: Ardbeg Auriverdes</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Krause]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2014 21:58:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Yesterday I could taste the new Ardbeg release called &#8222;AURIVERDES&#8220; for Ardbeg Day commemorating the World Cup in Brazil. The casks used for this bottling had specially toasted lids (cask ends) to enhance a wood influence highlighting aromas of vanilla &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2014/05/review-ardbeg-auriverdes/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Yesterday I could taste the new Ardbeg release called &#8222;AURIVERDES&#8220; for Ardbeg Day commemorating the World Cup in Brazil. The casks used for this bottling had specially toasted lids (cask ends) to<span id="more-6609"></span> enhance a wood influence highlighting aromas of vanilla and mocha to tame the wild beast. You can read all about the story, its marketing and other stuff on numerous websites, so let&#8217;s just focus on its taste here and see how the experiment worked out:</p>
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<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">ARDBEG AURIVERDES 49,9%</span></strong></p>
<p><strong>Comment<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Ardbeg-Auriverdes.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-6618" alt="Ardbeg Auriverdes" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Ardbeg-Auriverdes-279x300.jpg" width="279" height="300" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Ardbeg-Auriverdes-279x300.jpg 279w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Ardbeg-Auriverdes-139x150.jpg 139w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Ardbeg-Auriverdes-953x1024.jpg 953w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Ardbeg-Auriverdes.jpg 1600w" sizes="(max-width: 279px) 100vw, 279px" /></a>: </strong>To get a better picture I tasted it head-to-head with the regular releases, which aren&#8217;t miles away to begin with. So in general, this is a typical Ardbeg, yet special and immensely complex. And for me, it beats the Uigeadail or the TEN, because it has more balance, length and depth &#8211; but on the other hand it has less spice and power. Aside from the typical aromas of modern Ardbeg (peat-iodine-sulphur combo, mustard seed, tires, leather, white pepper, aloe vera/cactus, weeds, BBQ-sauce, cocoa, latte macchiato, toy train oil with a hot power transformer) the nose emphasizes<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/auriverdes-football-soccer.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-6620" alt="auriverdes football soccer" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/auriverdes-football-soccer-300x200.jpg" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/auriverdes-football-soccer-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/auriverdes-football-soccer-150x100.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/auriverdes-football-soccer.jpg 710w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a> soot, iodine (more than usual), vanilla pod, caramel, greener elements (bell peppers, ruccola, mint), burning resinous branches of firs, bacon, burnt steak with Norwegian smoke salt, coffee beans, chalk and tinned cream &#8211; all in perfect harmony. The taste profile on the palate, as always with newer Ardbeg, gets slim-lined and less aggressive than expected<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/auriverdes-gold.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-6622" alt="auriverdes gold" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/auriverdes-gold-300x200.jpg" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/auriverdes-gold-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/auriverdes-gold-150x100.jpg 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/auriverdes-gold-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/auriverdes-gold.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a> before it grows huge again in a long finish. The sheep in wolf&#8217;s clothing, so to speak. Surprisingly this one reminds me a bit of the old 17 y.o. because it comes across as mature, refined, balanced and mild, but in no way weakish. The green elements are almost gone (only wild garlic remains) making room for a creaminess that swallows edges and spices (less peppery and chili-like than the regular releases). Does a dish like &#8218;peat-chocolate-iodine-cream&#8216; exist, because this would be a perfect match? It simply tastes moreish like an older smoky Ardbeg. The finish gradually takes over and becomes absolutely huge: soot, loads of iodine, medium peat, resin, smoke and big Islay complexity. Impressive and long! I have to admit that this bottling keeps the promises and descriptions of the label. Really quaffable stuff for a night with good friends or after a hard working day. It rewards the people prefering finesse over raw power. Thanks to Gereon for the &#8217;sneak peek&#8216;.</p>
<p><strong>Score: 90+</strong></p>
<p>P.S.: Supernova is coming back soon &#8211; we keep you posted &#8230;</p>
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		<title>Very Rare: ARDBEG (Christopher Street) DAY</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Krause]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jun 2012 19:44:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[After the release of the Ardbeg Day-bottling some weeks ago, Islay&#8217;s ultimate malt distillery now fires out a follow-up that celebrates the festivities around Christopher Street Day. This very rare bottling bears a special pink design and was finished in &#8230; <a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2012/06/ardbeg-christopher-street-day/">Weiterlesen <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_3379" style="width: 152px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Ardbeg-chain-glorifier-presenter1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-3379" class="size-medium wp-image-3379 " title="Ardbeg chain glorifier presenter" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Ardbeg-chain-glorifier-presenter1-223x300.jpg" alt="" width="142" height="192" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Ardbeg-chain-glorifier-presenter1-223x300.jpg 223w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Ardbeg-chain-glorifier-presenter1-111x150.jpg 111w" sizes="(max-width: 142px) 100vw, 142px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-3379" class="wp-caption-text">Men in Chains, Bottle in Chains</p></div>
<p>After the release of the Ardbeg Day-bottling some weeks ago, Islay&#8217;s ultimate malt distillery now fires out a follow-up that celebrates the festivities around <strong>Christopher Street Day</strong>. This very rare bottling bears<span id="more-3365"></span> a special pink design and was finished in an Appletini-Cask. Spot the resemblance of the Ardbeg chain bottle presenter and the picture above. To get a bottle, you have to join the Ardbeg CSD-Parade (date soon to be released on Ardbeg&#8217;s homepage) in outfits according to the occasion. By that, Ardbeg wants to appeal to all men, not only the barbecuers and peat pushers.</p>
<div id="attachment_3366" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Pink-Ardbeg.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-3366" class="size-medium wp-image-3366" title="Pink Ardbeg" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Pink-Ardbeg-300x221.png" alt="" width="300" height="221" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Pink-Ardbeg-300x221.png 300w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Pink-Ardbeg-150x110.png 150w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Pink-Ardbeg.png 852w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-3366" class="wp-caption-text">Following Black Bowmore: The Pink Ardbeg</p></div>
<p>&#8230;I almost had you there, right? Just kiddin&#8216;, guys! Don&#8217;t we all love the hype around one of the world&#8217;s finest whiskies, even when it goes a bit overboard? I am so glad I got my old bottles before that craze set in.</p>
<p>Anyway, I could try the new<span style="color: #ff0000;"> <strong>Ardbeg Day Dram (56,7%)</strong></span> with fellow Malt Maniac Keith at Royal Mile Whiskies (thanks!) and must say, very decent again. A quite tropical version from 8, 9 and 12 y.o. Bourbon cask stock which was then married in Sherry casks. It has nice fruits but still clearly is a South Coast Islay &#8211; a lot of Bourbon Cask character and the peaty, sulphury, sooty and &#8218;iodiny&#8216; joys of Ardbeg meet here, the Sherry influence is discrete. I score it a good <strong>89+</strong> in my books and recommend it, it is almost as good as the fabulous Alligator in my eyes, just in a different way. I am looking forward to try the Galileo (<a title="Ardbeg-Day Review: Unbottled 1975 and 1998 Sherry Casks from the Distillery" href="https://www.slowdrink.de/2012/06/ardbeg-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">click here</a> to see it) &#8230; and to a new Ardbeg in the future that bears a number instead of a name again.<a href="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Ardbeg-DAY.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3368" title="Ardbeg DAY" src="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Ardbeg-DAY.jpg" alt="" width="511" height="682" srcset="https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Ardbeg-DAY.jpg 511w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Ardbeg-DAY-112x150.jpg 112w, https://www.slowdrink.de/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Ardbeg-DAY-224x300.jpg 224w" sizes="(max-width: 511px) 100vw, 511px" /></a></p>
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