Ardbeg Corryvreckan

Islay Scotch Whisky

Most recent reviews of 28:

Tasting notes by alteredstate on 16th May 2013
Beware of sharp objects 89/100

Tasting notes by vanPelt on 26th Apr 2013
Corryctional Concoction 83/100

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Ardbeg Corryvreckan whisky reviews (28)

Average rating 9.1/10

  • Ardbeg Corryvreckan - Beware of sharp objects

    By alteredstate on 16th May 20132013-05-16T16:24:00

    89

    The Corryvreken's mystical bottle design portends ominous tidings indeed! As I huddle in my dark drafty cave and gaze upon my row of potential drams by the dim flickering candlelight, i find myself p… read more

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  • Ardbeg Corryvreckan - Corryctional Concoction

    By vanPelt on 26th Apr 20132013-04-26T22:42:00

    83

    Nose: After first pour, you notice smoky salt: The smoke is of the ashy variety, and the saltiness is sharp-- as if flavored with lemon crystals or another nose-stinging additive like pine or menthol. A… read more

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  • Ardbeg Corryvreckan - An Ass Kicker

    By DaveM on 16th Mar 20132013-03-16T16:52:00

    92

    I just broke open this bottle. I have to admit I haven't had much experience with the Islay whiskys. I have only had the Lagavulin 16yo thus far. First the nose... waves of smoke as I had expected. I … read more

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  • Ardbeg Corryvreckan - Not for the faint-hearted!

    By Pierre_W on 3rd Mar 20132013-03-03T07:31:00

    90

    Ardbeg is undoubtedly one of the most well-known and beloved malt whisky distilleries in the world. Founded by Alexander Stewart, Ardbeg’s first record as a distillery dates back to 1794, and commercial… read more

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  • Ardbeg Corryvreckan - Join the whisky Fight Club!

    By Rantavahti on 13th Feb 20132013-02-13T09:19:00

    95

    This was my first Ardbeg experience and what a way to start! It felt like I'd been acknowledged to a some sort of underground club. The way this whisky was treating me, it surely was the Fight Club. Only… read more

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  • Ardbeg Corryvreckan - Corrywreckan

    By MooreJerka on 27th Jan 20132013-01-27T10:21:00

    92

    En Ardbeg för de finare tillfällena. Magisk balans mellan rökighet och sältan från havet.

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  • Ardbeg Corryvreckan - a balanced, complex Ardbeg

    By cask_strength on 30th Jul 20122012-07-30T03:57:00

    95

    incredibly complex. Sharp sea salt, seaweed, bacon, and honey (butter?) nose. Peat smoke, sweet salted nuts, chocolate and coffee, slight hint of orange zest and wow fudge? with a very long, spicy sweet… read more

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  • Ardbeg Corryvreckan - Happy Birthday To....Me!

    By talexander on 30th May 20122012-05-30T04:16:00

    96

    Tonight - my birthday dram! Now entering my 41st year, I thought I'd celebrate with this incredible whisky. I had a sample at a tasting @Victor gave, but I bought a bottle the first opportunity I could… read more

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  • Ardbeg Corryvreckan - Confrontations Over Corryvreckin

    By SquidgyAsh on 6th May 20122012-05-06T03:24:00

    93

    So my wife and I had finally made it to the whisky bar, Helvetica, for the first time after months of trying and suffering setback after setback. We'd had a very good evening so far, enjoying a Glenf… read more

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  • Ardbeg Corryvreckan - Excellent stuff

    By Jason0142 on 27th Apr 20122012-04-27T11:06:00

    94

    Nose: thick peat and smoke upfront, black forrest fruits, pine tree sap, buttery, chilli, seaweed, slightly medicinal, campfire ash, oily olives, some plasters. Palate: Oily, Peat and Smoke hit, salt,… read more

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