ardbeg uigeadail vs corryvreckan

Pronounced ‘Oog-a-dal’, it’s a special vatting that marries Ardbeg’s traditional deep, smoky notes with luscious, raisiny tones of old ex-Sherry casks. Now I want to try the Ardbeg 10 & Uigeadail. Like salted toffee. Having some insight and opinion about NAS bottles before you buy is so imperative. 70-79.5 – Worth trying, but you’re not missing out if you don’t. Ten years are just about right for taming Ardbeg’s fire, though the nose is still moderately heavy with straight, smoky peat notes, though also lightly briny but distinctly maritime in its tone. A / $60  [BUY IT NOW FROM CASKERS], Ardbeg Corryvreckan – Corry is unusual in that it is a blend of whiskies aged in bourbon casks and in new French oak — the latter of which is rarely utilized in Scotch. Since today is Ardbeg Day at Feis Ile (the Islay festival of music and malt), it seems like a good time for me to weigh in on the debate. Last time I sipped Corryvreckan was summer 2010. ( Log Out /  I like the Corryvreckan, and the 10, and the An Oa is good though maybe overpriced compared to the 10, but for me...the Uigeadail is the best of Ardbeg. Boycotting NAS seems kind of pointless. Average Joe is not buying $100 bottles of Ardbeg Ten (or Oogie, or Corry). ( Log Out /  Ardbeg Uigeadail Ardbeg Corryvreckan Ardbeg An Oa Ardbeg Wee Beastie ABV 46% 54% 57% 46% 47.4% Age 10 Years None None None 5 Years Nose Intense smoky fruit escapes into the atmosphere – peat infused with zesty lemon and lime, wrapped in waxy dark chocolate. Considerably different tastes coming through the palate, but still with the distinct Ardbeg base. Corryvreckan: single malt Scotch, Islay, 57.1%, $75 I recently compared Ardbeg’s flagship 10 year old to their moderately peated, limited edition Blasda bottling, while at the same time going over the history of the distillery. The two high ABV members of Ardbeg’s standard range, Uigeadail (Oogie) and Corryvreckan (Corry), are both beloved Islay peat monsters, and most Ardbeg fans have a preference between the two. The Uigeadail has sweet dark fruit, raisins, iodine, brine and peat. It is aged for an undisclosed time in ex-sherry casks, giving it some sweeter notes to pair with the traditional smoky notes. The water flows over hard quartzite, via the Ardilistry River, into the man-made Loch Iarnan. 92 proof. Ardbeg does state that Corryvreckan is a single malt Scotch whisky from Islay which is bottled at 57.1% alcohol by volume and…that is about it. The Ardbeg Uigeadail comes in at $199.90 regular price, or $167.90 on sale per bottle but is not boxed. As a replacement for the much-loved 1990 Airigh nam Beist, Ardbeg Corryvreckan had some pretty big shoes to fill, but the good news is that this is a belter, winning World's Best Single Malt Whisky at the World Whisky Awards 2010 and Best No Age Statement Scotch from Jim Murray's Whisky Bible. Oogie is a hair more complex overall but Mr. Corryvreckan is nothing to sneeze at either. I think Oogie and Corry (and every other Ardbeg NAS) contains whiskies younger than 10 years old. Peat freaks will absolutely love it — the finish lingering for what feels like hours — but a nuanced whisky it simply isn’t. March 8th, 2013. I would add that higher price for mentioned NASes based on higher APV as well, and I think there are younger spirits present, maybe not much it does not taste young, but who knows… CS (or high APV) releases are usually more expensive, cause there is less water and more whisky. The person who is dropping $100 or more on whisky knows a thing or two and will not be put off by younger whiskies. This was the first bottling of the newly opened Ardbeg distillery under the new banner. I’m a student of business, and although I hated business class (and eventually changed careers), I understand their (the producer’s) side of it. Overall thoughts: The Corry wins in my opinion. Now, before I say anything more it’s important to preface my argument with the fact that the MAJORITY of people purchasing entry-level and mid-level Scotch are just average Joe’s with little to no knowledge of the product. Ardbeg Uigeadail was voted by the 120,000+ strong Ardbeg Committee as their favourite Ardbeg. I think Compass Box does an amazing job advocating towards that, but for consumers to demand it? Swirling aromas and torrents of deep, peaty, peppery taste lurk beneath the surface of this beautifully balanced dram. At 200 years of age, Ardbeg is one of the most venerable of Scotch whisky distilleries, and it’s an icon of Islay, where peat has long been the currency of whiskymaking. Once it has reached its peak of maturity, each batch is bottled at 114 proof. Ardbeg Ten Years Old is revered around the world as the peatiest, smokiest, most complex single malt of them all. I don’t see how that’s something worthy of a boycott. That said, the Corryvreckan is a powerful, spicy and wonderfully balanced dram. That Dense rich dark aroma is pleasant from first sniff to last as is the complex and dark flavor that shifts and moves across the palate. Ardbeg Corryvreckan is the 27th scotch off my Scotch 100 list. Ardbeg Corryvreckan. £67.95. While we’ve reviewed many of Ardbeg’s annual, limited edition Committee releases, we’ve somehow never taken our pen to the core range, which spans three expressions. Ardbeg An Oa (93.2 Proof) (NAS) (Non-Chill Filtered) [This is Ardbeg’s most recent addition to the continuous release “Ultimate Range” with the 10 Year, Uigeadail and Correyvreken. Marketing people who trot out the “age doesn’t matter” line or the “we want to liberate blenders from the shackles of age statements” are flat-out lying. Your email address will not be published. Quite a good dram, but not as good as the Uigeadail. We’ve explored nearly every main range offering, from the 10 year to the Uigeadail, along with several of their more limited offerings. I get it, profit is king, and marketing is how you get there. Beautifully balanced despite the heavy peat influence, it remains one of the most essential Islay whiskies — and an essential whisky that is required drinking for anyone who wants to form a base understanding of single malts. Ardbeg Uigeadail – objectively the most peated whisky looking at phenolic ppm; Ardbeg Corryvreckan – strong in oak notes from fresh oak barrels; Ardbeg An OA – uses a mix of sherry and bourbon casks for a unique flavor; Laphroaig. Scotch Malt, With 2020 finally about to kick itself to the curb, A new Single Barrel Special Release has arrived fr, Buffalo Trace’s Barton 1792 Distillery is launch, Review: Old Forester Whiskey Row Series – 1920 Prohibition Style Bourbon. IT’S A MONSTER OF A DRAM Ardbeg Wee Beastie is the latest permanent expression to join the Distillery’s Ultimate Range. Age affects whisky. Christopher Null is the founder and editor in chief of Drinkhacker. After my initial score I will add or subtract points relative on how I perceive value (based on what I paid for the bottle). B  / $80  [BUY IT NOW FROM CASKERS]. The Uigeadail has sweet dark fruit, raisins, iodine, brine and peat. 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Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. , Top 10 Whiskeys of 2020 #4 Elijah Craig Ba, Top 10 Whiskeys of 2020 #5 Baker’s Bourb, Top 10 Whiskeys of 2020 #6 Glendalough Sin, Top 10 Whiskeys of 2020 #7 Maker’s Mar, Top 10 Whiskeys of 2020 #8 Joseph Magnus, Top 10 Whiskeys of 2020 #9 Knob Creek 15, Top 10 Whiskeys of 2020 #10. Uigeadail was launched by Ardbeg in 2003, back when the Iraq War was new. Uigeadail is quite different from the 10 Year Old because it is blended from both bourbon and sherry casks, including some older stock. Following distillation, Ardbeg Corryvreckan is matured in a combination of used American oak and French oak casks. Ardbeg. I like it almost as much as I do the Uigeadail, but just not quite. Midleton Single Pot Still Virgin Oak Cask 83785, Follow Toronto Whisky Society on WordPress.com. at bottling. Ardbeg Corryvreckan As part two of the smack-down of Uigeadail vs. Corryvreckan, this review will decide the winner. Smoke, rich fruits - think raisins or cranberries - and aromatic spices are all cranked up to 11. Just a hunch. Ardbeg Corryvreckan vs Talisker 18. Ardbeg Corryvreckan: Sweet vs Salt. That Dense rich dark aroma is pleasant from first sniff to last as is the complex and dark flavor that shifts and moves across the palate. The Corryvreckan is brighter and drier, nearly citrus-like, with more of a caramel sweetness than a fruity one and more alcohol in the nose than the slightly higher proof would warrant, iodine, brine, peat. The body follows in lockstep, adding to the burning embers of driftwood notes of iodine, orange peel, coriander, and ginger. 88-92.5 – I recommend buying a bottle blind! There is a lot of hate in the whisky community towards distilleries for not disclosing the age of their product. Must be 21+ to follow. How Long Does Baileys (And Other Cream Liqueurs) Last? If you love Lagavulin & Laphroaig , I highly recommend Corryvreckan . Web Exclusive Price. Overall: 89/100. This whisky is a peated whisky from the Islay region of Scotland. Now, how could Ardbeg possibly put an 11 year age-statement on the Corry or Uige and justify the price compared to the 10? The sherry influence alone makes for a vastly different experience, starting with the nose, which dampens the smokiness with notes of roasted nuts, citrus, and an earthy, leathery character that simply feels like history. Ardbeg 10 Years Old – The essential Ardbeg, and the only one of this bunch with an age statement, all 10 of those years having been spent in ex-bourbon casks. The average person will purchase with their eyes. That comes as a surprise (well, to me at least) as it is my second favorite Ardbeg trumped only by the Uigeadail. Corryvreckan takes its name from the famous whirlpool that lies to the north of Islay, where only the bravest souls dare to venture. Uigeadail (the Loch is where Ardbeg gets all of its water from) is cask strength (54.2% ABV) and non-chill filtered. Ardbeg Corryvreckan takes its name from the famous whirlpool that lies to the north of Islay, where only the bravest souls dare to venture. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Ardbeg An Oa (93.2 Proof) (NAS) (Non-Chill Filtered) [This is Ardbeg’s most recent addition to the continuous release “Ultimate Range” with the 10 Year, Uigeadail and Correyvreken. Uigeadail is quite different from the 10 Year Old because it is blended from both bourbon and sherry casks, including some older stock. if you like the oog, you really can't go wrong with the corry, … He’s buying JW Red or Ballantine’s. Of course we know there is probably some older whisky in these expressions, and they have some added maturation in sherry and french oak, but Ardbeg couldn’t possibly release those whiskies (as they are) with an “11” on the label. More from Ardbeg. Ardbeg Corryvreckan: Tall tales. Ardbeg Uigeadail. I wanted to do an Ardbeg tasting for my first blog post as it is a brand that opened up my appreciation of Whisky. Imagine all 3 on a shelf side-by-side. @ Maltmark I haven't yet tried the Ardbeg Supernova. Like the whirlpool itself, Corryvreckan is not for the faint-hearted! This single malt whisky can be purchased for around $65. Ardbeg’s water travels a long journey, first from Loch Uigeadail, which is the highest loch (~250m) in the quartzite hills of Islay. Today we do a review and tasting of Ardbeg Corryvreckan single malt scotch whisky from the Ardbeg Distillery. December 3rd, 2012. Nose : A deep, heavy smokiness pervade in the nose. Semi-final time on whisky death-match, people, and we begin with the salty side of the draw, pitting subtle island genius Highland Park 18 against brilliant Islay madman Ardbeg Corryvreckan, and this is going to be a very tough one to call. Corryvreckan is the last of the whiskies in Ardbeg’s Ultimate Range which also includes the Ten Years Old and Uigeadail. 0-69.5 – Don’t bother trying, life is too short for bad spirit. (Or perhaps it was the fiery food I consumed earlier.) Like diving in the burning process of peat itself, so strong. Ardbeg corryvreckan: colour is lighter than uigeadail. The second tasting a week or so later wasn’t quite as fine; in between this and the first, I sampled the Ardbeg Uigeadail, which really is breathtakingly good and which I must review soon. Older doesn’t mean better, but it is different. Oogy received a score of 94/100, so the Corry has some work to … The two high ABV members of Ardbeg’s standard range, Uigeadail (Oogie) and Corryvreckan (Corry), are both beloved Islay peat monsters, and most Ardbeg fans have a preference between the two. A lot of people love the Uigeadail, but I wasn’t too impressed. Yes, I would love for producers to list not only the age of the whisky, but also how it was matured, and what portion makes up what. Ardbeg Corryvreckan, meanwhile, is a cask strength beast a fair way up Ardbeg’s range, which actually makes this a slightly unfair fight, at least price wise. Like salted toffee. Change ), _____________________________________________________________________________________. They see a crisp, clean presentation, a nice dark colour, or a big age-statement, and associate that with quality. Some even flat out boycott purchasing a bottle without a number on the front. But hey, I ordered the bottles before I thought about this, and no one loves an unfair fight more than I … It sits at 108.4 proof, a higher proof than many other scotches. Ardbeg Corryvreckan has an aroma of dark chocolate, linseed oil, dark cherries and smoky peat. I have no problem with the multi-vintaging concept, it’s the shady marketing that grinds my gears. Case in point: Bruichladdich’s very successful Octomore whiskies sell for $250 or more here in Ontario. Uigeadail vs. Corryvreckan Posted on February 8, 2015 by whiskywalrus This weekend, the Walrus decided to have a head-to-head face-off of two of the big names from Ardbeg: the Uigeadail and the Corryvreckan. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Besides, there are people who will always buy whatever overpriced, underwhelming liquid certain brands put out (sadly, I am again referring to Macallan). Macallan makes most of them, haha! I recall a few years ago saying I didn’t like smoky whiskies, but now they are some of my favourites. £387.32 Save £20.39. The water flows over hard quartzite, via the Ardilistry River, into the man-made Loch Iarnan. It is named after a dangerous whirlpool… Score 87/100. I’m betting most of those blends are of the cheap/nailpolish remover variety. Ardbeg Corryvreckan Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky; Distillery Bottling; 70cl / 57.1% Add to Wishlist. Laphroaig Aged – 25, 30 year options Read More Whiskey News. Being relatively new to the game, I just don’t understand why. Add to Basket; Estimated Delivery. This is a whisky aged in various casks types including Pedro Ximinez sherry casks, virgin charred oak casks, and ex-bourbon casks, among others.] 4. I've only just discovered Corryvreckan and Uigeadail, which are frankly in another universe! (I’m lookin at you, Macallan.) Thanks for review. With only one year (*estimated) of additional age, that would probably not be the smartest way to price and market their product. A / $45  [BUY IT NOW FROM CASKERS], Ardbeg Uigeadail – Named for Ardbeg’s own loch, Uigeadail — if you hike the 3 miles to get there from the distillery, you’ll find a lockbox containing whisky and glassware, gratis. I feel like this review is an appropriate time to weigh-in on the discussion. One of my favorites. I am definitely open to trying more except that the SAQ in Quebec only carry those two. 50ml sample bottle. This whisky is a peated whisky from the Islay region of Scotland. Ardbeg’s water travels a long journey, first from Loch Uigeadail, which is the highest loch (~250m) in the quartzite hills of Islay. The palate offers a rather different experience, which adds to the curiosity and interest, melding smoke with notes of well-roasted meats, walnut shells, pipe tobacco, and cloves. Now, how could Ardbeg possibly put an 11 year age-statement on the Corry or Uige and justify the price compared to the 10? Ardbeg 'Corryvreckan' Single Malt Whisky Islay . Ardbeg Corryvreckan (2013) Nose: This one is sweet, too, but immediately brighter. Distillery Description. Now the price….. Renaissance £41.99 Corryvreckan £70 Hmmm bit of a difference ! That malt has more of a wine influence, while Corryvreckan maintains a light citrus vanilla profile. 2. SOMETHING BIG AND SMOKY… Our whisky creators set out to make the rawest, smokiest Ardbeg ever. This is a whisky aged in various casks types including Pedro Ximinez sherry casks, virgin charred oak casks, and ex-bourbon casks, among others.] Sweet, too, but just not quite at just five years Old and Uigeadail, which are frankly another. Also operates Null Media, a bespoke content company over heavy peat to! Taken this journey with Ardbeg and i ’ m a huge fan of Macallan am the person... 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