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Молодой, дымный и торфяной Ardbeg с цитрусом, сладостью и морскими нотами, который хвалят за цену и насыщенность, но часто критикуют за резкость, простоту и короткий финиш.
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В отзывах этот виски чаще всего описывают как молодой, резкий и мощный Ardbeg с доминирующим дымом и торфом, которые при этом нередко считаются хорошо интегрированными. Под ними упоминаются сладость, лимон и цитрус, солод, шоколад, ваниль, карамель, специи, а также ноты барбекю, копчёного мяса, бекона, смолы, пепла, кожи, табака и морского воздуха; часть отзывов отмечает влияние шерри-бочек, долгий согревающий финиш, честно указанный 5-летний возраст и хорошее соотношение цены и качества. Некоторые считают его удачным и доступным дополнением к линейке, годным для бара и повседневным виски, а отдельные дегустаторы — более насыщенной и универсальной альтернативой десятилетнему.
Наряду с этим звучат и противоположные мнения: виски называют неотёсанным, угловатым, одномерным и простым, лишённым сложности, «незрелым фруктом», с тонким носом или телом, коротким, жёстким либо сушащим финишем и поздней горечью, а также жалуются на разбалансированность, избыток древесных тонов, заметную спиртуозность и «металлический» характер. Есть упоминания неприятных нот серы, дёгтя, резины, хлора, браги и сивушных тонов, мнения о том, что добавление воды делает виски водянистым и менее выразительным (хотя часть, наоборот, считает, что он выигрывает от воды), что он быстро портится в открытой бутылке, а цена слегка завышена. Встречаются и резко отрицательные оценки — вплоть до «абсолютно отвратительного» и «одного из худших», предпочтение остаться с Ardbeg Ten, а также замечания, что он не такой «зверь», как обещала подача, нетипичен для Ardbeg и не был бы узнан вслепую; при этом кто-то отмечает, что виски раскрывается со временем и в воздухе.
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Batch: L2427216 012423 It took me some months to get used to it, and now I honestly love it. Reminds me of Raasay R2.
A nice youthful vibrant Ardbeg Let it develop and wow not just a young Ardbeg more youthful but lively a lot going on here . Do not pass it up. Thanks Pierre from Montreal Canada.
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| Нос | 61 | at fist awsome but after a while really gets thin dos not match the pallet. |
| Вкус | 90 | |
| Финиш | 90 | |
Yeah, I get the ‘Beastie’ part of the name. It’s quite raw with a distinct character, just balanced enough to work for me. First time I had this was at a food pairing session together with a serving of haggis, which worked perfectly. Second time by itself, it holds up. I have yet to try something from Ardbeg that I don’t like (a lot). REREVIEW 29-SEP-2024 Tried this again, for science. I get some different notes than last time, but generally it’s still as good as I remember. Mainly I notice the Oloroso casks better. The pine cone note was heavily primed by the label on the bottle, but I can’t unsmell it now. N: Maritime peat, citrus, smoked meats, sweaty socks, pine cones, seaweed. - 85 T: Tar, rubber, chocolate, orange, steak, smoked pork, black pepper, herbs, liquorice. - 86 F: Long, sweet, herbal and ashy. - 86
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| Нос | 87 | Strong citrus, seaside air, sweaty socks, smouldering rubber, pork lard and some fresh green fruit in the background. Disgustingly delicious. |
| Вкус | 87 | Lemon juice, oysters, ashtray, pepper, smoked steak, a bit of honey and vanilla. |
| Финиш | 85 | Most of the profile disappears pretty quickly, but I still get some sour fruity smoke 15 minutes later. |
Personally I love the youthfulness of the Beastie. Peated whisky can often be at it's best young and Ardbeg at 5 is a wonderful, punchy, but also surprisingly balanced experience.
pleasant younger brother, with some rough edges of the classic Ardbeg 10.
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| Нос | 82 | peat, smoke, light citrus, meaty and some ash |
| Вкус | 82 | lemon, honey, smoke, ash, warming with pepper |
| Финиш | 79 | fruity and smoky, but easy |
78.5
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| Нос | 81 | Strong smoke and peat, mint, ethanol, light vanilla, burnt pork neck, pine resin, sea breeze, faint raisin, orange |
| Вкус | 79 | Sweet, very smoky and peaty, roasted malt, alcohol, mint, burnt gum, creamy, peppery oily, constantly burns the tongue, slightly salty, a bit of chocolate and raisins |
| Финиш | 77 | Smoky and peaty, peppery, smoked meat, charred wood, ash, salty, herbs, dry, a bit of chocolate, long and dry finish |
My first bottle of Ardbeg and I'm not complaining. Exactly what you expect from a young peated Islay whisky.
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| Нос | 86 | As if you are standing next to a BBQ on which spare ribs have been roasted for the past few hours. Good peat, sweets, smoked meat and salty sea air. |
| Вкус | 85 | Quite strong with a lot of peat smoke again. You taste dark chocolate, sweet apple, honey and a tasty pepper. |
| Финиш | 86 | Medium-long with a rich profile. Once again, many flavors return, but this time leaning toward the sweeter side. Notes of roasted meat take center stage, complemented by hints of honey. |
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
Aroma：Moderate；Palate：84/100; Aftertaste：Medium.
нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
aroma: delicate, full, rounded, peat, smoke, salt taste: dense, full, rounded, peat, smoke, nuts Excellent whisky. Dense, full, smoky
нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
Best ardbeg in a long time
- a very gruff, unbalanced Ardbeg - no harmony, just full range of smoke and power - behind the AN OA and TEN - For the price, I prefer to stay with the TEN
Absolutely outstandingly disgusting whisky, can't find any good about this one!!
The smell is not open, but it is rare and fresh and elegant. The entrance is good in an instant, but unfortunately, the taste fades too fast and the aftertaste is short. I can't feel the flavor of a sherry barrel. The age is too short, but this time Abbe was wise not to use a new barrel, and the smell was not ruined by the smell of wood. But the taste is light and short, not a complete work.
Pretty damn good! Smoky young spirits and sherry casks in batch give a very decent result. Here's an example of a cool five year old whisky!
I don't like the butterscotch
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| Нос | 82 | Vanilla, dry hay, peat, smoked ham, little iodine, little medicinal, caramel, burned sugar, hints of butterscotch |
| Вкус | 80 | Punchy, little peaty, little sweetness, little vanilla, more butterscotch |
| Финиш | 76 | Medium long, warm |
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 86
From my point of view, a young, courageous whisky that offers a lot for its tender age, the sherry barrels are good for him.
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| Нос | 86 | First tar is a pile of burning tires, behind it light fruits, lemons and a herbal note. The alcohol is very well integrated. |
| Вкус | 83 | The "Ardbeg" sweetness is very dominant, it lies oily on the tongue, chocolate and a peppery spice round off the picture. |
| Финиш | 82 | The tar, which arrived first in the nose, is now very strong in the finish, the entire mouth fills with it, this taste sticks to the palate for a long time until it dissolves with a light oak note. |
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
Review from a blind tasting: Very smoky at the beginning. Citrus notes slowly come through. Not very complex but the finish is nice and long. With this Ardbeg you can make a very good variation of a mojito. The smokiness is a good thing. Slàinte
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| Нос | 87 | Smoke and burned smoke, soap, new wood, cinnamon, lemon and lemon peel, not dirty |
| Вкус | 85 | very smoky taste, cinnamon, milk, lemon, vanilla, charred wood, pepper Mouthfeel: velvety, creamy and sour |
| Финиш | 85 | Ash and a little sour. Long but nothing particularly exciting. |
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нос 83 · вкус 83 · финиш 81
Typical Ardbeg, very maritime, ashy and sweet. A little rougher and more angular than its brothers, like an unripe fruit. I tend to stay with the more mature siblings. Grade: 2
Not as sophisticated as its older siblings, but definitely worth the MSRP.
Young, fresh, powerful. Peat smoke. Pepper, spices. Medium to long finish. A little rough, but still good stuff. Cudos for putting an age statement.
unbalanced, too much woodflavour. It's like they did seven finishes with it. If you want Ardbeg, you want peat on the foreground, not the woodflavours.
A very decent "youngling". Kudos to Ardbeg for not hiding it's age as it feels a bit young but the good thing is that you know it.
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| Нос | 83 | Sooty tar smoke on the nose. Sweet fruitiness, white fruits - pineapple, carambola. Some green maltiness also. A hint of burnt rubber. |
| Вкус | 82 | Dry ashy smokiness on the taste at first, but soon a definetly more sweet note emerges and the smoke turns into sweetly glazed barbeque note. The fruity notes are there also, but more ripe than in the nose. |
| Финиш | 81 | Ashy feeling strengthens before some sweetness bring some more balance. |
нос 81 · вкус 83 · финиш 82
For me, in this case, the big red 5 on the labels is a sign of quality. It does mean that there is, of course, a very young whisky in the bottle, but on the other hand also a very smokey one. And the smoke is so dominant and integrated that you don't notice its young age in any way. It's a typical Ardbeg with its sweetness and lemon notes, but even smokier than the already smoky standards of Ardbeg. Definite recommendation!
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| Нос | 88 | Heavy start with lots of smoke of course. So strong that it takes a while for other notes to come through. Then there is the typical Ardbeg sweetness, lemon, leather and BBQ steaks. |
| Вкус | 89 | Smoke over all. Like standing in front of a smoker. Ash, sweet BBQ ribs and all with a squeeze of lemon. |
| Финиш | 88 | A very very long and warming finish with - what else?- a lot of smoke. You can still taste it the next day. |
A fiery little beast. Nose a smokey campfire, and hint of apples. Taste a typical Ardbeg, but not a patch on the 8 committee. Peaty, and smoke, then the sweetness breaks through, a little salt, which I love. Not a sharp young whisky like some. For the price, it’s a fair dram, I paid £33 pounds, and at that price, it’s worth every penny.
Smoky
нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 82
нос 82 · вкус 87 · финиш 82
The nose opens with an inviting combination of sweet fruit, malt and bonfire smoke. Rather than charging straight into medicinal territory, the peat arrives alongside a pleasant sweetness that gives the whisky an immediately approachable character. On the palate, sweet cereal malt and vanilla form the foundation before waves of peat and light medicinal notes roll in. Compared with some expectations of a young Ardbeg, the profile is less dominated by ash and tar, allowing softer fruit notes—particularly peach—to emerge beneath the smoke. The fruit and peat integrate well, creating a balanced flavour profile, although the relatively thin mouthfeel prevents it from achieving the richness found in some of your higher-scoring drams. Its youth shows through in peppery spice and a touch of dryness. The finish is long on smoke, but late-arriving bitterness and drying oak detract slightly from an otherwise enjoyable experience. Summary: A youthful and enjoyable Ardbeg that balances sweet malt, soft fruit and peat more successfully than its reputation might suggest. The smoke is integrated rather than overwhelming, but the thinner texture and drying finish reveal its age and ultimately hold it back from greater heights. My verdict: A pleasantly balanced young Ardbeg where fruit and peat work together rather than compete. Sweet malt, peach and vanilla soften the smoke, but the thin mouthfeel and drying finish remind you that this is still a very young whisky.
нос 80 · вкус 76 · финиш 88
Value! Medium heavy and dry. Much ash
N: Quite full body, slight fruitiness, not overpowering peat, sweetness, alcohol Just like the Ardbeg 10, Ardbeg lines do not provide a strong fit at the nose initially. P: Bitter, burnt fruit, smoked bacon, burnt pepper, salty taste It feels like everything has been burned to ashes. F: Coats the mouth with a tingling sensation from strong pitting.
A 'Monster of a Dram' promised us the outgoing Mickey Heads, it should be a real tongue tingler, Dr Bill lets us know. Wow, plenty of laurels! EYE / NOSE The beastie looks pale golden in the nosing glass. The malt has now reached the optimum drinking temperature and the glass has a strong, tar-like smoke note, behind it a little vanilla. I arm myself, because the nose, if not particularly complex, promises a violent rush on the taste buds. PALATE Surprise ... the malt has a pleasantly creamy, warm mouthfeel and looks far less powerful than would have been expected after the very strong nose. The nice thing is, metallic bad notes or similar 'youth sins' are inapplicable despite the young years here. However, I don't feel a strong tingling on the tongue. Smoke and tar dominate the taste. The sweetness from the nose is retained, now looks a bit more herbaceous, which is good for the beastie. However, what I lack a bit, even after several rehearsals, are the fruit notes typical of the Ardge region - citrus aromas, for example, which mostly shape the taste profile and perfectly complement the typical smoke. The finesse comes a little short for my taste, due to the lack of complexity. FINISH / CONCLUSION Not particularly long for a young Islay. The tar flavors lie on the tongue, there remains a slightly peppery sharpness and an oily mouthfeel, as well as a dry bitterness that increases with the sips. Further water does not help him, at best it makes him less spectacular because it begins to appear watery. All-in-all not a bad dram, especially since the beastie has no bad notes. He honestly didn't really convince me, because he's just a little monster. I had hoped for it more wildly, impetuously, the powerful, 'factory' water addition washed the young savage a little (too) soft for my taste. More notes and reviews on Facebook at: #Maltkanzlei
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
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нос 83 · вкус 81 · финиш 79
I am now positively surprised. It is not quite as intense as the TEN, but I have to say ... 5 years and good barrels. Certainly not strong as a barrel, but it suits him well, very well to drink. 88 points
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
A good Ardbeg malt - he is impetuous, gruff, rough, wild and a little monster that his youth cannot hide! [Color]: light straw; Price / performance: a little too expensive with> € 40.00!
Just below the "Ten". Malty and not quite as sweet. You can tell by looking at his youth but still beautiful!
In my opinion a nice addition to the core range, it delivers what one expects from Ardbeg, the youth pushes more than they have a negative influence and the Oloroso barrels add a positive addition to the taste profile
нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
Somewhat youthful, moderate, strong peat, not a big beast, wee fits. Quite sweet, a bit vegetal, earthy. Nice peaty, fat and sweet. Something is missing the elegant citrus fruitiness of Ten, a young, wild, not quite so boisterous, who fits wonderfully around the campfire without worrying about it.
нос 85 · вкус 83 · финиш 82
нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 83
Long doubted to buy this. Finally gave in and I am very satisfied. Not as heavy as you might think. There is quite a bit of balance. It remains an Ardbeg and in the aftertaste you can encounter quite a bit of tar. But, I expected a beast, relentless, and it isn't. It really does have substance.
For what this is, it's a really great option. Kudos to Ardbeg for giving us that classic Ardbeg-giness at a much more approachable price point! Not really a "beastie," not really complex, not really a "daily dram," but definitely interesting and enjoyable. P.S.: might be sacrilege, but this makes a damn fine Rusty Nail as well.
A very respectable Ardbeg, I was really surprised by the robustness of the flavors. Definitely one of the better standard OB in the market.
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
This is my first run in with the Wee Beastie, and from all the marketing and hype, I expected something less refined with more blunt force. It is absolutely not a disappointment, though. This is easily one of the most enjoyable, commercially available, young whiskies that I've come across. Especially at £33. It's impressive how the Beastie encapsulates the essence of Ardbeg (and to a wider extent Islay) with such a short time in the casks, all while being very drinkable. It does have a slight lack of complexity, in that I found most of the flavours and textures available up front in the nose, which then delayed and develops along those set lines all the way through the palate and finish. This might be a let down in another whisky, but here it is a promise kept and very pleasant journey through the hallmarks you might expect. The nose is unmistakably peat forward, with a sweet and savoury back bone, before a little fruit surfaces. Later, sour, oceanic and vegetal salt become more dominant, reflecting more of the medical and shoreline profiles. On the palate the sweetness hits first, overlaying the citric zest and multi-herb-infused meat. Warmth and spice follow, but it's never too hot or as spiky as I was expecting. The finish is a fade down of most of the flavours, leaving persistent salty smoke and a tingling semi-sweet menthol. Loved it.
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| Нос | 84 | Sweet malt and umami peat smoke, dried apple, red grape, tart medicinal resin, samphire |
| Вкус | 86 | Confectionery sugar and iodine fumes on the tongue. Caramelised honey on barbecued lamb seasoned with lemon zest, sea salt, rosemary, fresh lemon thyme, spearmint, tarragon and, spice via ginger black and white pepper and a little birds-eye chili |
| Финиш | 84 | A continuation of the palate ending on a smoky, meaty and slightly mineral salinity with a touch of eucalyptus |
A young Ardbeg with age statement - brave but cool! The whisky totally picked me up and it has a great PLV.
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| Нос | 84 | The Wee Beastie is significantly less smoky than I expected. I drink this undiluted. A sweet smell of honey and maybe some depth of dark caramel comes through the nose with some smoke and some pepper. This Ardbeg also has a light tar aroma in my nose. |
| Вкус | 85 | The taste is also surprising. There is more smoke in the taste than in the smell, but the Ardbeg is sweet and round in taste. Fresh spices can be found in the aroma, a light note of aniseed and pepper is also well integrated here. 5y w ith over 47% I would have expected a much less round "in the face". This one doesn't have that at all. |
| Финиш | 83 | The finish is long and it was oily, the smoke and the sweetness go down the palate. There is also a slightly drier wood note here. |
Young, strong and spicy. Great for Chinese food
нос 82 · вкус 85 · финиш 83
It feels like it's gone bad. Previously, it felt like a younger 10-year-old, more daring, but cool. Right now in the bottle - well, not Red Label, but something so unfinished and not tasty :(
нос 83 · вкус 83 · финиш 82
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| Нос | 84 | Nose: sweet smoke, peat, salty sea, red apples, sweet citrus, bitter orange peel, vanilla, wood, herbs. 84.50 |
| Вкус | 81 | Taste: Asphalt, campfire smoke, ash, mineral, slightly salty, seaweed, sand, citrus, green apples, pungent wood, herbs, pepper. Alcohol takes its toll. 81.50 |
| Финиш | 81 | Finish: Short, not persistent, quickly passing, vanilla, bitter caramel, light smoke, citrus, grapefruit peel, tart, pepper. 81.00 |
The Wee Beastie knows how to please and even exceeded my expectations. He appears as a young wild man, a bit rough, but the smoke note is balanced and not very penetrating. Overall, this 5-year-old fits well into Ardbeg's core range and can even compete with some NAS releases from recent years.
83+
нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
нос 84 · вкус 82 · финиш 83
Overall, it has a somewhat harsh character, probably due to its young age, as Ardbeg did intentionally. The nose is richer and calmer, the palate wilder and more aggressive, and the finish is really harsh. A few drops of water soften it a bit. It's definitely not a bad whisky, it's a good whisky, but we can't call it perfect either. It's an enjoyable whisky. It delivers what it was made for, and at this price, there's not much to criticize.
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| Нос | 85 | The nose initially reveals salty black olives, the smoke of freshly smoldering wood, a very slight burning sensation of alcohol, and the aroma of fresh oak. This is followed by a light cherry jam-like sweetness and malt-like notes. There is also a very faint menthol, salty seawater, a hint of burnt rubber, lemon, and a subtle ash scent that emerges as the lemon peels sit in the glass and aerate. |
| Вкус | 81 | On the palate, it has a full-bodied consistency, slightly thicker than water. Intense black pepper and cloves that irritate the tongue quite a bit. With a few drops of water, there's a hint of vanilla, honey, and malt sweetness, light citrus and grapefruit peel notes, very subtle hints of light-colored fruits like peach and apricot, and a slight burnt caramel. |
| Финиш | 83 | The finish begins with an intense warmth of black pepper, followed by a hint of charcoal and caramel sweetness, and then notes of sea salt and minerals, concluding in a way that leaves a medium to long finish. |
It has the rough feel of an under-aged spirit, strong Ardbeg-specific bitterness, and intense chemicals.
нос 77 · вкус 77 · финиш 80
why bother to create this come onnothing special at all
straight forward.....
See my blog for a full review.... https://gjr71.wordpress.com/2020/04/13/ardbeg-wee-beastie/
нос 81 · вкус 83 · финиш 82
Ardbeg Ten or Ardbeg 5 wee beasty The question does not arise to me. I am a fan of the Ardbeg TEN and as a smoker I love the corners and edges of the standard whisky from Moet Hennessy. You love him or you hate him. Now the "little brother" is on the market with only half the time in barrel storage and should remain a standard in the future and be offered permanently in the range. It comes a little stronger with 47.4% and promises a different direction, as it not only matured in ex-bourbon barrels like the TEN, but also has in Oloroso sherry casks. Ardbeg's PR department writes about a “peaty beast”
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| Нос | 84 | The color is golden straw. The beast that was announced apparently has no teeth, at least missing the suspected boom that a beast would have. Restrain, the smoke comes from the beginning, but a very fruity, almost floral note builds up over it. Very sweet, citrus notes, with lychee and light berry aromas. Slightly spicy white wine notes and pear and banana fruit notes. The typical Ardbeg phenol is light on the nose, but not annoying. The smoke becomes more of a bacon note and pleasant with spicy wood aromas. |
| Вкус | 83 | In the mouth it is very demanding and not easy. Here you notice the approach of a beast. The alcohol doesn't bother at all. But quickly becomes bitter on the palate with fruity notes and a little bit of dark chocolate. Now the phenol note comes through completely and spreads slightly on the palate. The young, not quite finished whisky shows the teenager. I think that describes it quite well. |
| Финиш | 79 | On the finish, unfortunately, very briefly slightly fruity. Becoming a little creamy with a dark chocolate note. After that, only smoke and wood wort that remains for a long time. |
нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
нос 84 · вкус 82 · финиш 82
нос 89 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
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| Нос | 83 | sweet, vanilla, wood, dried plum, fresh fruits, caramel, dessert flavors, pleasant, floral? herbal, orange peel, syrup |
| Вкус | 81 | fresh and light, white pepper, chili, oak, dried fruits, rounded, hints of sand, peat, smoke and ashes, car oil, herbal |
| Финиш | 81 | spicy and warm, dry, pleasant, warm and long, peat, oak, slightly smoky, chili, kippery |
нос 83 · вкус 83 · финиш 82
нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
Starts off young and too sharp. Practically unidentifiable as Ardbeg. The addition of some water though really unlocks this one and makes it shine. It helps bring out those typical smoky and sweet notes I expect in an Ardbeg. Bourbon barrel vanilla flavours also come to the forefront. The finish gets into medicinal territory. This dram really benefits from the adding of water, which I find unusual as I tend to prefer even stronger Ardbegs like Corryvreckan and Uigeadail at full proof. Not a replacement for the super solid 10yo, but a worthy bottle to add to the lineup.
2020-10-21
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| Нос | 84 | sweet mossy, slightly smoky, maritime salty |
| Вкус | 87 | tarry, malty, bacon, chocolate |
| Финиш | 86 | herb |
Well develop than i expected.
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| Нос | 83 | Medium intensity, bright flora note, smoke, citrus note but not much, green apple, a bit aokiness. white pepper. |
| Вкус | 84 | Medium + intensity, oily |
| Финиш | 85 | Medium + finish, the sweetness and oiliness stay long |
The nose has many things i like about a whisky, the taste and the price are good (after it dropped, the release price was a little high). Would score it higher if the finish was not this dirty and tar-smoked. This is a little much for my taste.
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| Нос | 88 | The nose is the star with this whisky. Its smokey, fruity and has a lot buttery vanilla and caramel. |
| Вкус | 86 | The taste is tar-smoke and fruit and vanilla again. Taste is a little bit young, but this makes it fresh. Misses the buttery-ness of the smell that i like. |
| Финиш | 84 | Lets say you taste nothing else when you had this dram. The whisky stays with you for hours. Cold, dirty smoke and tar for the rest of the evening! |
Overall, very interesting to try what Ardbeg can get out of five years. But nothing more than that. The Oloroso barrels contribute to an astonishingly complex aroma on the nose. After that it goes sharply downwards. I won't be able to get used to the palate and finish. Nevertheless, I think the expansion of the range with this 5 series is very welcome.
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| Нос | 84 | 20 minutes in the glass is very good for him and he almost completely loses its non-round character (towards fruit brandy). Then a beautifully impetuous, maritime-fresh smoky nose. Like a wooden hut on the beach where a fire was once made and the wind has meanwhile carried the spray in through the window. In addition, vanilla and actually cherries, overripe apples, light citrus notes, pear, cloves, light oak spice. |
| Вкус | 79 | Quite spicy and also a little out of round on the palate. Anise, liquorice, lemon, ashtray, tar, linoleum, bitter Swedish herbs, a little menthol, a hint of pear. |
| Финиш | 79 | Medium-long finish. Tar, tannins, burnt herbs, ashes. |
Very nice Ardbeg, young and wild but already balanced and relatively smooth for an Ardbeg.
Third post and the final one of 2021. What a year it has been. A year full of good & bad news, lockdowns and whatnots, but most all discoveries. This post is devoted to probably one of the most surprising discoveries I made this year, the @ardbeg wee beastie. Some information on the bottle: - Category: Single Malt - Distilled by: @ardbeg - Bottled By: Distillery - Bottled in 2020 - Age: 5 - Alcohol: 47.4% - Color: 0.6 (Old Gold) Tasting notes: Nose: A sweet start immediately followed by meaty flavors and a good deal of peat smoke. After letting it rest for some time, herbal notes begin to spread together with notes of orange and vanilla. Palate: Powerful start, comes on strong with tastes of vanilla and pepper, later comes the hefty peaty flavors. Finish: Medium long, peat and spices all around with an ending that reminds me of salted caramel. Overall rating: 79 Final thoughts: Despite its young age, only 5 years, it is a well rounded whisky that perfectly fits the Islay profile. Oily on the mouth and easy going after some sips. Surely a welcome addition to each and every peat - lover's collection. (Duck not included). Used scale: 00-10 | My face just imploded 10-19 | Drain pour 20-29 | Serious flaws 30-39 | Flaws or mixing grade 40-49 | Flawed, or poor quality 50-59 | Average | Some flaws but acceptable 60-69 | Good 70-79 | Above average 80-89 | Well above average 90-95 | Outstanding 95-100 | Nectar of Gods You can follow my adventures on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhiskyreviewer/
Quite a nice Ardbeg bottling at a you age. Not as mature as the Ten, but tasty after all. Concerning price/performance ratio: 8/10
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Young and feisty, not so much my cup of tea nowadays. Good distillate saves the day, plus kinda weak TEN lately (sadly). I'd rather spend a few bucks more for Ledaig 10 tbh.
нос 88 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
Most of Ardbeg's committee releases are a complete waste of money, but this core range bottling was decent enough to write a review. Earthy and mineral notes hit the nose, followed by chimney soot, butterscotch and pine resin. Barley sugar, honey and ripe pears are first to arrive on the palate before menthol, bitter walnuts and lemon zest take over in the development. Ashy peat smoke, bay leaf and a touch of eucalyptus push into the clean and straightforward finish. Make no mistake, this Wee Beastie will challenge the toothbrush later tonight. RATING: 3.7/5.0 stars ≙ 85 pts → ABOVE AVERAGE [+]
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 86
Matured in ex-bourbon casks and Oloroso ex-sherry casks. Non-chill filtered. Not coloured. Thick slow slowly forming primary legs. Mid-size very slow secondary legs. Droplet trails. Benefits from added water. Spirit driven.
нос 83 · вкус 86 · финиш 82
Young, clean single malt. Very decent Ardbeg
I just adore Ardbeg 5 Wee Beastie! A very pleasant surprise, a wonderful combination of smoky and sweet bbq tones. The aroma has funky tones of pine, eucalyptus and toasted bacon, which I really like! Simply very good and gifted whisky! Well done
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
I see a lot of pretty positive reviews here and that is fine! But my bottle isn't a pleasant experience. It is very young - in the bad way - in both the nose and on the palate. It is nowhere near the quality of the 10 year old in my opinion. I am not sure that I will ever finish the bottle and that's a rare thing to happen here....
Young but well balanced maritime malt. Not so intense on the nose but very tasty and strong on finish. Good quality for his value.
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| Нос | 82 | light peat, some sweetness, malt, citrus, some iodine |
| Вкус | 83 | peat, pepper, salt, iodine, toffees, malt, iodine |
| Финиш | 84 | peat, smoke, oak, citrus, spices, salt, old leather |
Nose - smoky, peaty, gasoline, slightly red fruits. Taste - very young, bold, super peaty, and ashy. Simple and super smoky dram
A true peated taste sensation. Hard and screaming is the first impression, a wild young beast. Once tamed, beautiful smoke, bbq and savoury flavours emerge that are smoothly alternated with beautiful layers of sweetness! A worthy beast, certainly for the price! Nice starter.
I love it
Was expecting this to be more phenolic, more rough round the edges but it looks like Ardbeg have tried to produce a more rounded whisky. Decent whisky but a wasted Opportunity to create something different
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| Нос | 84 | Peaty, smoked meat, salty. Lemon. |
| Вкус | 80 | Coal fire, smoked bacon, saltiness. Oily and tar. Somewhat herbal. Pepper. |
| Финиш | 78 | Medium length. Smoked apples. Tar. Some woody bitterness. |
Yes, it can convince me. The new member of the standard range also comes into my standard program! You can drink it really well. A typical Ardbeg, but with a little twist. Young and crispy, but none of the "hot and burning" variety, but really nice and round with its 47.4% just right. In my opinion a successful new product. Thanks to Ardbeg for the rehearsal! https://fosm.de/tasting-ardbeg-wee-beastie-ein-5-jahriger-im-test/
Smell: The restless kerosene and tomatoes were stirred together frantically. After calming down, a lot of unpleasant smells like wild water pools, rotten vegetables and disinfectant appeared. Finally, some pots could be found at the bottom of the cup. Drink: The mouthfeel has a heavy greasy feel and a chewing sensation, and the rough tannins make the mouthfeel very three-dimensional. At the entrance, vegetables and peat crisscross, and tannins and soot stay for a long time. Sense: This bottle of Abbe is too young. It is still full of sulfur and sulfur. The fruity taste and the taste of the barrel are difficult to capture. The taste here is a great experience. But the overall score is not high. If I have to talk about the beast, I can only think of the crocodile by the river, surrounded by freshwater grass and moss,
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Tasted on 08-23-2020.
Nose: 21 Taste: 21 Finish: 22 Balance: 21 85
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With sufficient oxygen supply I liked it a lot. Certainly not a whisky that invites you to take a long nose, but its taste is particularly successful. https://whiskycuse.wordpress.com/
Decent young bottling from Ardbeg here, has some flaws for sure, but no show-stoppers. Review: https://youtu.be/tRb0Mgh-HZ4
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| Нос | 79 | Peat smoke, medicinal notes, a bit light. Clear peat, honey, vague notes of dried fruits, cigar box, old leather, orange oil, incense, fireplace embers, a slightly sour note also. |
| Вкус | 84 | Very young, peat smoke, intense medicinal notes, camphor, sharp alcohol bite, almost a soapy character. Some oaky notes, the structure isn't so great, not very well integrated. Some fresh green apple peel shows up. Second chew gets better, a little more sweetness, dried fruit, apricot and raisin. Peppery spices joining as well. Third chew brings orange oil, mint leaves, tobacco leaves, leather, old cigar box. Getting better, also some freshly cracked black pepper here now, but it still doesn't get really good. |
| Финиш | 81 | Spices, medicinal notes, camphor, dried herbs, tobacco leaves, peat smoke as a layer on top of everything else. The rest of the notes have faded away. Not bad, but also far from spectacular. |
Young, fresh nose, seemed overly sweet to the taste.
нос 79 · вкус 81 · финиш 79
you are looking for a smokey, coaly monster - here it is, for a good value this little "octomore" lacks a bit in complexity but is worth every dime for a peat lover
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нос 82 · вкус 83 · финиш 83
Officially young Ardbeg is here, but this taste is already familiar if you've had Uigeadail lately, since that whisky's been full of young distillate tastes for years. I suppose we could call this one Wee Yeasty, because that's what too young Ardbeg tastes like.
Tasted at the Zurich Wiskyschiff in Puls 5. Maybe you're used to too much good from Ardbeg, it's also the young start, since I've just opened the Uigeadail, the little beast doesn't have it so easy...
Even if I always think it's nice when distilleries state the young content of their bottlings with an appropriate age statement, I'm a little disappointed here. Instead of the "monster of one dram" as promised on the label, this is more of the Tom Thumb in the Ardbeg portfolio. Not a bad malt, but the absolutely unspectacular finish suggests that the distillery may be running out of ideas and possibilities. Not only half as old as the distillery's classic 10s, but also only half as exciting.
Nose of a typical young peater, reminds me of the likes of smokehead, scarabus, finlagan,... Maybe tiny bit better, or is this suggestion? Very 'ashy'. Taste is better than the nose to me. Finish is slightly metalic first but improves once it transforms into sticky peaty mouthcoating goodness. This one screams for a fresh beer on the side, sitting around the campfire with friends, in the dunes overlooking the sea on a windy day in winter ;) Need to do a head to head with the lag8! +1 for having ABCDV (Age,Bottling strength,non-Chillfiltered,no Dye, good Value)
нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
For me the best Ardbeg to add a smoky note to
A very successful release from the budget segment in my opinion. A good combination of the smoke profile and the combination of barrels, the degree pleases. This molt can easily compete with other promoted Ardbegs with beautiful pictures of unearthly creatures on labels for 150 euros))
boohnoot'
нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 84
one of the worst whiskies, i have ever tried. No elegancy of the peat, like you drink pure smoke. A big difference than Ardbeg 10, in a bad way...
Quite one dimensional, but, oh boy this dimension is huge! 85+
I like it. When I run out, I'll have to buy a new bottle.
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| Нос | 83 | Campfire peat. Grill. Charcoal. Briquettes. Apple. Pear roasted over a fire, smoked in the smoke. Smoked meat. Vanilla. Honey. Salted caramel. Salt. Alcohol is noticeable, but carries the aroma. Not irritating. Pepper. Ginger. Cinnamon. |
| Вкус | 85 | Peat first appears on the tongue, but fruit quickly begins to dominate. Apples and pears—smoked, dried, and fire-roasted. Smoked meat. Vanilla, too. Honey. Raisins. Chocolate. Salted caramel. A touch of tar, heated asphalt, oak barrel. Pepper. Ginger. Cinnamon. The alcohol carries the flavor. |
| Финиш | 85 | More connected to the taste than the nose. There's a hint of bourbon. There's chocolate and raisins, meaning sherry. There's spice and wood. And there's alcohol. It warms pleasantly. There's a bit of bitterness. Lots of salt. Sea. Iodine. |
Nose - 81 Taste - 82 Finish - 82
A fantastic Ardbeg that I always want to have in my collection. The value on this bottle is fantastic. So much peat and camp fire smoke. A great dram for 48% ABV.
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| Нос | 86 | Medicinal notes combined with camp fire smoke and rubber. |
| Вкус | 85 | Pepper, smoke, and rubber. Lots of industrial notes. |
| Финиш | 85 | A shorter finish but light smoke lingers. |
Young, classic Ardbeg, no appeasement here
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Ardpertiv! Young and early expression of what Ardbeg stands for. One of the few distillery bottling pushed by marketing purposes that has also value for money
**76kcal** You have to admit it: Ardbeg has guts. For as long as I can remember the Ten was (and is!) the entry level malt – and a very good one too! An absolutely brilliant Ardbeg. And while they added the An Oa (a NAS release) to the core range only recently, it is now joined by one with an age statement… but a very young one, just 5 years. In traditional (is it?) Ardbeg Style, they gave it a resounding name: Wee Beastie. It’s a vatting of both bourbon and oloroso sherry casks and upon release it was priced between 35 and 45 EUR, but in some markets it was markedly more expensive. It cannot hide it’s young age on the nose, but it does not suffer from any new make-y or other off notes. This is actually quite nice. The sweet and sour peat is unmistakable, but it does not yet make the malt medicinal. I’m surprised by the fact that this Ardbeg is very sweet. I get apples, overripe pears, banana, apricots, citrus, vanilla and caramel. A nice spiciness with cubeb pepper, aniseed and liquorice. After a few moments, it does turn somewhat maritime with a salty edge and some moss. This is young, but very pleasant and textbook Ardbeg. The body is nicely oily indeed. And on the palate it shows its true colors. This is indeed Ardbeg pur sang: peaty, smoky, peppery, lots of citrus fruit, ashes and tar, smoked ham… but with a sweet twist that really entertains. Vanilla, milk chocolate, dessert wine. This is very quaffable. Good strength, by the way. This is a lovely dram. The finish is not very long, but good: spicy of soft oak and sweet smoke. I think it would be unfair – and quite useless – to compare this Wee Beastie with the Ten, unless it’s only to calculate if you are getting value for money. It’s less balanced that the Ten, a bit more playful, but in my book a very good addition to the core range. This one gets to stay. By the way: a 3cl dram of this stuff is only 76 kilo calories. A banana is around 150. Choose wisely.
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Ralfy review 843: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bD-_wzWVGV8 (86/100). "It's a lovely version of Ardbeg. Particularly when you start blending it with the others."
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Young, fresh Islay malt in a drinking strength. Good PLV.
A very good Ardbeg, I love the medicinal smoke that immediately pours into my nose and the salty sea breeze in my mouth. The price is really good and the taste is really my cup of tea.
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| Нос | 90 | Medicinal smoke, peat, sweet, light banana in the background, malty |
| Вкус | 89 | First, an interplay of medicinal smoke and peat, oily in the mouth (oily wets the whole mouth), honey sweetness, salty, subtle leather note, dry smoked wood, tar, erdog |
| Финиш | 88 | Long, strong finish, dry, smoke and peat, sweet, malt, |
Actually a very tasty thing, easy to drink. The nose a little closed. Easy drinking.
нос 83 · вкус 87 · финиш 85
10 points for appearance, 50 points for aroma, taste and finish. 12 points for price / performance
spicy, pepper, chili peppers, searing
Color: White Wine Good young and cheap everyday plated whisky. A little disappointing in my opinion.
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| Нос | 87 | Intensively peaty at first nosing. Besides the obvious peat smoke and tar there are citrus aromas, notes of wet wool and brine. Typical Ardbeg. Lovely. |
| Вкус | 84 | Young and spirity at first mouthfeel. The taste is a little bit thin and not intensive. Smooth - no beast at all. Slightly sweet, dominated by notes of peat smoke, ashes, camphor and pepper. There is also a little bit of lemon and melon aroma. |
| Финиш | 84 | Medium long and smooth. Peat smoke, cold ashes, camphor, lemons and eucalyptus. Some oaky notes in the aftertaste, |
The Wee Beastie is a simple creature— young and brash, but loaded with a delectable amount of grill and earth with hints of something more medicinal. I thought this was a step ahead of the An Oa, though I suspect one’s appreciation for sherried Ardbeg might tip the scale in the other direction. The aroma of the Wee Beastie was divine, and I was happy that the palate mostly delivered. It was a tad light at times, I wish there were just a bit more body or intensity to the flavors, but the finish was excellent and wrapped the experience on a high note.
I like the Wee Beastie!
нос 83 · вкус 81 · финиш 81
Doesn't really convince me though. But I find the chocolate note delicious.
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You can clearly tell how young it is: quite metallic and little influence from the barrels. Nicely intense smoke and a lot of power. A young, powerful whisky that symbolizes Islay for me. However, you shouldn't expect too much. Above all, not much complexity or depth.
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| Нос | 84 | Cold wood smoke, algae, a little maritime, a little berry, lots of nuts |
| Вкус | 85 | smoked eel, peat, chocolate, honey, spicy, herbal, yellow berries |
| Финиш | 85 | Eggs and bacon on toast, chocolate banana, ashtray, jam, some vanilla, pepper |
it is not matured. 5 years is not enough for scotch single malt to enjoy. if you want to make your money rubbish, you can buy it.
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Even though I give this whisky 82 points. It is only a snapshot. I quite like it, but really for some moments.
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| Нос | 81 | BBQ, smoke, cured meat, burnt spare ribs, coal, peat, |
| Вкус | 82 | Coals, BBQ, red fruits, pepper, smoke, peat, |
| Финиш | 82 | Bbq, bbq sauce, salted meat, North Sea, pepper, red fruit and burnt sugar, coal |
A very good dram as for 5 yo expression. Noticeably young but without inherent to young whiskies disadvantages. Very well balanced and very mild on smoke, especially on the nose - creamy and fruity, almost floral. An excellent introduction to the older Ardbeg releases.
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The taste is light and delicate, the latter part is still full, and the salty aftertaste is very appropriate. The entrance feels like the lightness of Calrella 12, but it is more rich and round after entrance.
Thanks to kfhakan for the sample. I've been truly disappointed by the latest cask experiments and Ardbeg-Day releases of late, so Lord and behold, this is the best "new" Ardbeg I have tasted in a long time.
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| Нос | 86 | There's no hiding that this is rather young, but then it says so right on the label. Thanks Ardbeg!. As such it is not particularly complex, but it holds what you expect from a young Islay in generous measures. Sweet peat, licorice, smoked meat. It lays down the grounds for great expectations in taste. |
| Вкус | 87 | Not quite the Beast expected by the nose, but it doesn't disappoint. It arrives peppery and spicy. The 47,4% is perfect in carrying the bold flavours. Simple but rich with a nice thick mouthfeel. Peat, tar, dark bitter chocolate. |
| Финиш | 88 | There's no drop off, the spice and peat just fades slowly in a long finish. This is good whisky at a good price. |
I have just finished a bottle of the Ten and this being half it's age isn't a million miles away. It's a decent young peated whisky at a reasonable price. This was a sample courtesy of Peatbogger.
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| Нос | 82 | A typical Ardbeg nose but this one has added tar. It's not that much of a beast on the nose that's for sure. Normally the younger ones are bit more potant but this is mid table. Light fruit notes and tinned tuna. |
| Вкус | 84 | Wee Beastie, Beastie's Wee, Balrog's Piss. You can see where I was going there ;) The taste is a lot more potant than the nose and those fruit notes are a lot more detectable. Yeah this little dog has a big bite. It just seems to be lacking a little something but can't be too critical really. |
| Финиш | 85 | Quite a long finish and a nice aftertaste of salted cured meats. Some sweetness on the death. |
Honest and respectful attempt to make good young 5y.o malt.
I have been very sceptic ever since this botte saw daylight. My feeling told me this was a true marketing bottle so I never had the need to buy and try. But after I had a dram of a friend during a cigar meeting, I have to admit: my feeling was wrong. This is a raw, young but assertive islay malt!
Very tasty Ardbeg and I really appreciate that the young age is mentioned in contrast to all the NAS they want to ram down our throats.
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Copita Glass
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| Нос | 85 | Recognizable profile of dysteleria, goat pen, peat, goat (sheep cheese), wool, somewhere in the distance a fruit motif, and so creosote, iodine, algae |
| Вкус | 86 | Watery, but the body is present, sherry is not audible, bourbon profile is vanilla, citrus, but the power of the island dominates |
| Финиш | 86 | Smoke, peat, power, pressure - ardbeg |
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| Нос | 84 | Lots of smoke, campfire charcoal, sweetness, vanilla, rotten bananas, smoked meat, some herbs |
| Вкус | 80 | ashtray ash, tobacco, smoke, wood, herbs, bitterness, leather |
| Финиш | 81 | medium, smoky, woody, pepper |
Immature, worse then (new) Ten, foreground sour peat, wet dog, grainy... Still drinkable. Don't keep open bottle for too long air destroy it pretty fast.
More mineralic than peaty, at least to my palate. This reminds me of Ardnamurchan, which is a good thing in my book.
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
I love the bang for the $
нос 86 · вкус 84 · финиш 86
S 8 Rightly named, a younger, softer version of the Ten. Simple and easy to drink, this is the one I can enjoy without thinking too much. To pick bones out of eggs, it’s a house whisky with not much in it to be further explored. This also again proves the fact that good whisky need not be aged for decades. [83-85] I'll get a bottle unless my bank account says otherwise. N 26 Medicinal sweet peat. Maple syrup. Juicy red fruits. Coastal breeze. Smoked bacon. A whiff of smoked wood led to drops of sourish lemony notes at the back. P 25 More red fruits and sweeter than the nose. A touch of bitter wood at first then gives way to toasted malt and mild peppery spices. Peat is obvious but not overwhelming, bonfire. Spearmint. F 25 Mid, slowly drying finish. Although the drying peat last way longer, ashy peat and sweet fruits only linger for a while, so a medium finish. All very harmonic.
Great value for money.
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| Нос | 87 | Peat. Sweet fruit notes. Apple. Nuts. Fresher note reminding me of menthol. |
| Вкус | 86 | Peat. Pepper. Sweetness. Oaky and nutty notes. Cappuccino. |
| Финиш | 86 | Warm medium long. |
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The youthfulness dominates the nose, but the taste is rather soft and sweet (and more enjoyable!). This beast is indeed a wee beastie, it is tamed rapidly! I tasted this 5 years old besides the 19 years Traigh Bhan (batch 3). To my surprise, the 5 years old was much darker in colour. The cask recipe, however, was the same; bourbon nad olorose casks. So, the proportion of oloroso used for the wee beastie must have been rather high.
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| Нос | 82 | A youthful and green nose. The peat is surprisingly light at first, with earthy notes of clay and that typical scent of wet dog. Vanilla, green apples, honeyed bbq-meat follow on the background. Adding water doesn't improve the nose at all |
| Вкус | 86 | Medium peated now. A sharp note at first, but immediately becomes soft and sweet on the palate with vanilla, whipped cream and caramel. Citrus fruits, pears and some chili peppers develops, together with the expected and maritime/briny notes. The green / vegetal note of the nose stays on the background. |
| Финиш | 86 | The peat is growing in intensity, with mineral and maritime accents. A rubbery note pops up, but the taste remains sweet and soft. |
21,5+21,5+21+21
Naughty youngster but with full BODY.
нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
I must admit that I expected less from this release and I was positively surprised. Especially since I'm not a fan of Ardbeg.
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| Нос | 84 | Intensely smoky, you can feel the youth, some fruity vibes - apple, peach 84 |
| Вкус | 83 | Quite persistent, alcohol rather poorly hidden, as if it had 8-10% more. Of course, very smoky, salty, smoked bacon 83 |
| Финиш | 84 | Smoky, briny, very visible chlorine (I rarely encounter this) 84 |
youth, slightly metallic, tequila, citrus peel, peat smoke comes along with menthol, straw, gun oil, farm notes and wet wool, somewhat reminiscent of young ledaigs, hint of that sugary note of the ten year old version, suprisingly rich texture, sweeter then the nose, carbonated mouth feel, dry ash and almost ginger-like spicy finish, takes tons of water and keeps revealing, cooking banana, chalk, maybe berries, cinnamon
nose: peat, bread dough, smoke, cold ashes palate: charcoal, oily, sweet/salty, pepper finish: smoky, salty/sweet, oily, well balanced flavors/alcohol
2020 Rating
нос 84 · вкус 86 · финиш 84
09.10.2022 79.5 / 100 Color: Light amber, natural. Not chill-filtered. AROMA - 19.5 / 25 Leaner and more distinctly alcoholic than the standard 10. However, there are more pronounced Sherry notes here: smoke, seaweed, salty air, caramel, and bananas. A pretty good balance between sweetness and dryness. It just lacks a bit of intensity and structure. TASTE - 19.5 / 25 Sweet, full-bodied, and smoky. There's dried fruit, meat, and plenty of campfire heat and smoke. There's plenty of dark chocolate and ash, plus a touch of vanilla, caramel, and banana. The flavors just lack a bit of intensity. FINISH - 20.5 / 25 The finish features wood, tobacco, and a touch of leather. Rather dry, uncomplicated, but nonetheless pleasant and lingering. BALANCE - 19.5 / 25 This is a basic, widely available Ardbeg, and the first in their Core Range. For its price, it certainly does what it was designed for and there's nothing to criticize. It's enjoyable, though unfortunately, lacking in complexity.
Matured in Borben and Oloroso. light yellow colour.
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| Нос | 86 | Grassy smell at first, with typical Ardbeg sweetness and a little bit salty and lemonade. The smoky smell is not so obvious. Also a hint of pine needles. |
| Вкус | 83 | Spicy and black pepper. |
| Финиш | 86 | sweetness left behind, after that, the smoke lingered. |
Verry god dram for the value. good and smoky. just missing some balance but for the price WOW.
nice
Hey Seashepherd, Ardbeg has killed too many dolphins this year? Seriously? Giving 1 to the wee beastie as well as to the blaaack is just pathetic. Are you confined to one of the Faroe Islands? Were you forced to eat a porpoise steak with Ardbeg sauce?
The Ardbeg Wee Beastie is a welcome addition to the core range.
нос 88 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
Maybe my score is too high (objectively) but I like the Sherry influenced young Ardbeg. In direct comparison to the TEN I liked it better. And I like the number on it because it doesn´t get any older by not telling the youngest part of it!
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It's very reasonable for just 5 years old whisky. I like the Ardbeg expression, this bottle is young and wild, it reminds me of a smoked Bounty candy:)) Definitely worth a try for the price, I even got some extra bottles to save for later:)
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 84
Very young from all sides, but very balanced. 21/22/21/21
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I have been very sceptic ever since this botte saw daylight. My feeling told me this was a true marketing bottle so I never had the need to buy and try. But after I had a dram of a friend during a cigar meeting, I have to admit: my feeling was wrong. This is a raw, young but assertive islay malt!
нос 84 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
The whisky is young and quite simple, both in terms of the palette of derivatives and in composition, the aroma / taste / finish are almost uniform with small variations, but this does not spoil the impression at all - density, density, wholeness and a harmonious combination of smoke / peat / ash with creamy sweetness against the background of oak, they give this release their charm, despite their youth and straightforwardness.
Although this will not be my first pick among Ardbeg core range bottles - the honour will go to either Uigeadail or Corryvreckan depending on the mood - I feel this youngster easily earns the place among them. More in line with An Oa than Ten, with a young and fruity Oloroso influences here and there.
Recommend adding a drop of water during the tasting to get the differences (Less intense when nosing, more flavours when drinking.
нос 86 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
A bit fresh at first, but soon turns into sweet smoke, fresh tar, hints of pear and vanilla. The taste is warm smoke, strong, honey, slightly fresh and tingling with cubeb pepper (peppercorns with style and a slight hint of mint), cocoa rather slightly bitter. Long finish, mild fruit, then a little peppery-minty again. All in all not a bad whisky, the indication of the age at 5 years pleases.
нос 85 · вкус 83 · финиш 83
the octomere feel diluted with water
For a long time I avoided the Wee Beastie. Wrongly. It stays that way, Ardbeg doesn't disappoint (apart from that unspeakable Blasda at the time). I really like the young thing. But I don't find him big at all. Sweet classic Ardbeg smoke note. Plus fresh fruit. You only notice the youth when you leave. But not annoying. To be honest, I don't think it's any worse than the Ten. Can you say that? In any case, it's worth the price.
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| Нос | 83 | smoke, burning, some dark fruit, a bit of rubber |
| Вкус | 77 | very smoky, spicy, a little sherry, |
| Финиш | 76 | short, warm, smoky |
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 86
Aroma - toasted bacon, croutons. I've been exhausted for six months since it opened. The taste is also not bad. And amazing for cocktails!
typical ardbeg. Sour tire smell oak vanilla young, the taste is sweet but more drinkable and rounded in the background tire motifs, but not sharp. Water revealed tire notes and sherry cask (such a muted sherry leitmotif). Short dry finish. very simple
At first there is a pleasant sherry smoke, but it quickly degrades and mash and fusel notes appear. Disappointed (
нос 82 · вкус 82 · финиш 84
Noticeably heavier, fruitier, and dirtier than the Ardbeg TEN. On the palate, younger as well, more aggressive. Rather one-dimensional expression, nevertheless price/quality ratio remains high. On the nose smoldered logs, peat, smoked meat by the fire, iodine, wet ground, smoked bacon, smoked salmon; dark cherries liquor, smoked plums. On the palate sweet cherries, peat, lemons in syrup, bacon BBQ, burnt sugar, Ceylon BOP tea, milk chocolate, salted caramel...
The Wee Beastie makes no attempt to hide its youth. Its youth is evident on the nose, palate, and finish alike. While the sherry influence adds a touch of sweetness and vanilla, it doesn't quite manage to tame the whisky's edgy character. For my taste, this bottling remains a bit too simple and too young to leave a lasting impression. Those who appreciate robust smoke, dry spice, and a direct, unadulterated style will certainly find something to enjoy here. However, I find it lacking in the complexity, fruitiness, and typical Ardbeg characteristics that I so value in the distillery's stronger bottlings. Neither the familiar pineapple note nor other distinctive fruit aromas are present. An honest, smoky Ardbeg with good value for money, but it doesn't quite reach me personally.
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| Нос | 84 | A surprisingly sweet opening for a young Ardbeg. Vanilla and sherry influences are quite noticeable, initially lending the whisky a certain mildness. Behind this, the typical Ardbeg smoke is already hinted at – though more earthy and rough than elegant. The alcohol is present, but remains within reasonable bounds and doesn't stand out unpleasantly. Overall, the nose already seems quite youthful, without being unbalanced. |
| Вкус | 85 | A relatively dense mouthfeel. The smoke is immediately present and takes command, without the sherry being able to seriously challenge it. The whisky is simply too young for that. After the initial wave of smoke, licorice, charred wood, and a certain bitter spice follow. The alcohol is more noticeable than on the nose and further contributes to the overall youthful impression. The fruity notes usually perceptible in many Ardbegs are largely absent for me. |
| Финиш | 85 | Medium-long. The smoke fades slowly, giving way to licorice, charred wood, and a dry spice. The licorice notes linger on the palate for a while, but then disappear fairly quickly. The length is a positive feature – the whisky significantly stimulates salivation and remains present longer than one would expect given its age. |
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Für den Preis ein guter Whisky.Er ist nicht ganz so rund wie der Ten und hat Ecken und Kanten. Würde das Beast aber immer vor dem Ten Trinken, da mir persönlich das nicht ganz so ausbalancierte gefällt und der Sherry Teil passt gut zum Rauch.
Ardbeg with a “5” on the label did not exist yet. Ardbeg certainly did not reinvent the wheel of young Islay smokers - they also followed a similar path with the Very and Still Young NAS whiskys. The proportion of older barrels will not be that high, with its pear notes and green branch aromas it brings its youth into your nose, on your tongue and in the finish. You get what you can expect. No more, no less.
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| Нос | 85 | A note of smoked pear wedges and pepper, warm apple sauce and strong peat smoke. Anything but shy, rather jostling and straight out. Milk chocolate, more pepper. The youthful pear note weakens over time, is replaced by lime juice and green branches. |
| Вкус | 84 | Quite strong start with a full load of dry smoke (brand: ashtray overflowing with tipped out), lime juice. Clearly phenolic, warm tar, a little Hansaplast, reminiscent of another south coast distillery. Pear here too, green branches, fresh grass clippings, bitter herbs, hot pepper. Freshly ground coffee beans. Sizzles on the tongue. |
| Финиш | 83 | The smoke stays for a long, very long time, but since the other aromas - except for a few last young birch branches and one or the other pear note - have quickly thinned out, one should speak of a short finish here. |
In my opinion very similar to the ten year old. Lovely islay smoke, smooth and a little more sweet. A great Ardbeg.
Nose: Tar, lime, smoke (coal, cigarettes), sea breeze. Very subtle vanilla. Mouth: Peppery start, relative watery mouthfeel despite the strong aromas. Slightly sweet, lots of smoke, pear, a bit grassy, very one-dimensional aroma, noticeable youth. Finish: Medium-long, the smoke remains for a long time, a background sweetness like pear and vanilla may disappear quite quickly. 83/100 Conclusion: A nice whisky to drink alongside. For me it is a bit like the Caol Ila Moch - why should I buy it when I get a much more balanced whisky for a few euros more?
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
Dear whisky friends, the shop links that come with this bottle probably do not have this bottle code, there are three other variants.
Balance (22) Well cool by and large. Perfectly reflects the character of the modern Ardbeg. That is, we should not expect the old, luxurious Ardbeg, it is not designed for long exposures ... it's sad (86)
Surprisingly, the aroma was not as young and brutal as expected from a 5-year-old whisky. Sunflower halva and smoked capelin dominate. Everything is quite moderate, without straining the receptors. Drinking whisky, a good bar option.
Ok, let's put aside the hype, the argument "Ardbeg is Ardbeg" and the beast.... how's the pale yellow liquid in this bottle? Not vigorous as it might be expected and not even rough, despite the young age. The nose is very light and the mouthfeel isn't as thin as the 10 y.o., but at first sip it reveals a rich taste, obviously full of peat, but slightly balanced with maritime notes, some citrus and herbal hints and even a bit of juniper. It's quite balanced for the age and alcohol is not prominent at all, making it an enjoyable dram with just some adventurous up and downs. Finally, it's good to see another Ardbeg with an age statement after some time and for a very reasonable price. Even if probably it won't compete with the 10 y.o., this not so frightening and even nice beast has nothing less than many more matured whiskies.
A transparent indication of the age of a young whisky is praiseworthy. He is not the announced beast. But a decent young one, maybe. somewhat one-sided stinker. Let's see how the prices will level off in the long term between him and the 10, which offers a little more.
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| Нос | 83 | Certainly the promised Ardbeg fragrance. A little vanilla behind it. Not much more, but no missing tones. |
| Вкус | 83 | The drinking strength is chosen properly. Tasty, spicy, sweet. He doesn't seem too young here either. But nothing special either. |
| Финиш | 82 | The smoke stays, otherwise it is quickly forgotten. |
Prickly peat. Less complex than the Ten, but more aggressive. A few spices: turmeric, chili, paprika. Well-grilled but still rare meat. Seaweed is very present. Little iodine; it's more like the edge of a brackish pond than the beach. Beautiful, vaporous smoke, typical of the distillery. Behind it, a certain sweetness, almost honeyed, pine needles, wood resin. Eucalyptus. The peat intensifies, and we enter sinister territory. Coal, sticky soot, thick mud, diesel fuel. It's stormy. It balances out after a while, with a hint of fruit: ripe apricot, grapefruit. But it was only a lull; the peat returns with a powerful, sweeping blast. This is what I call the Blast Ardbeg. Mangrove, reeds, banana leaves. On the palate, a slight bitterness; it's still very vegetal, but also slightly spicy and peppery. Juniper. A truly long finish, but not as strong as usual with this distillery; Batavia lettuce, chlorophyll, chewiness. Charcoal evanescence, terracotta. Overall, I'm not disappointed by this newcomer. It seemed older than it actually is, a bit complex, original, and with several qualities. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2021/07/ardbeg-wee-beastie-5-yo.html
нос 88 · вкус 84 · финиш 87
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| Нос | 84 | Heavy peat. Smoking. Smoked or grilled and even slightly charred meat. Tar, asphalt. There is a little spice, slightly noticeable alcohol. Definitely a meat nose. |
| Вкус | 84 | Lots of heavy peat, rather dry, although then some sweetness comes out. Spices, slight spice on the tongue. Tar, asphalt still present. |
| Финиш | 84 | A hit of heavy tarry peat. Then sweetness, caramel. A pinch of spices, but not much spice. A little salt. Medium-long. After a long time, traces of mint appear. |
I wish more distilleries would bottle a young, feisty malt like this, rather than non-descript NAS bottles or young malts that have been smothered under the influence of wine casks. None of that here. This is honest, bourbon-matured, Islay Whisky. And for a normal price as well. Hallelujah. Typical Ardbeg, but slightly lighter and fresher than the 10 year old. Apples, citrus, seaweed, tar, peat and more peat. Lovely, easy drinking stuff.
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 86
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
This Ardbeg polarizes, for only 5 years top !!!
An interesting one. Quite ashy but little alcohol burn on the nose. Sweet on the palate with some seaweed. Fairly simple but enjoyable. Clearly less developed than the 10.
Bought in lockdown in 2020. Excellent value for money and bold of the distillery to put a number on a bottle rather than their usual coyness around their annual releases. Characteristic Ardbeg. On balance the 10 is better, more rounded and additional complexity but still a good dram.
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| Нос | 85 | Salt, seaweed, pomegranate, cherries, peat, cheese and beetroot |
| Вкус | 86 | Bonfire, ash, figs, tarr and red grapes |
| Финиш | 85 | Pepper, salt liquorice, roasted chestnut and sauerkraut |
Unmistakable Ardbeg. Significant peat smoke paired with a pleasant sweetness and subtle vanilla. The proportional sherry casks express themselves in a mild fruitiness. Despite the age of 5 years, a solid malt that does not have to hide in Ardbeg's standard range.
Nice bonfire smoke, but that's the only thing that stays
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 86
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| Нос | 85 | Warm tar, smoked paprika, chipotle flakes, burnt meat, sea salt, black pepper sauce, preserved lemons, brown sugar. |
| Вкус | 87 | Soot, warm tar, grilled watermelon, chipotle flakes, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, salt crusted grilled pork, tart raspberry, dried lemon peel. |
| Финиш | 88 | Long. Black pepper, watermelon, pizza sauce, warm tar, earthy sweet peat, bonfire smoke, soy sauce, dried cranberry. |
A good whisky. Smoky, sweet, phenolic, rather cold smoke, as you would normally expect from Laphroaig. Hazelnut on the nose and on the palate, as you would normally expect from Kilchoman. For me, an atypical Ardbeg that I probably wouldn't recognize as Ardbeg in a blind tasting. Anyway, interesting.
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
Aroma - peat, oiliness, raisins, smoked meat in the background. Brine with cloves, pickled honey mushrooms. Herbs, vanilla. Taste - oily peat, cinnamon stick, spices. Vanilla and cocoa butter (white and fatty). Indeed, the distillery is doing well with its young releases - Ardbeg 5 is very good!
нос 78 · вкус 76 · финиш 80
A wonderfully wild, young Ardbeg. The meaty bacon note on the palate is outstanding! Incredible dram! And for that price as well if Ardbeg sold this as a Non Age Statement for double the price, it would still be worth a buy!
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| Нос | 83 | Surprising vinous character resembling brandy or cognac with a mix of sweet and sour grape notes. Upfront fruitiness integrated with a hint of young peat. |
| Вкус | 87 | A huge blast of peat and smoke. Very savory and rich, heavily dominated by intense "meaty bacon" flavors and a touch of sulfur. Bold and punchy on the palate. |
| Финиш | 85 | Long, warm, and very pleasant. The heavy smoke slowly fades out, leaving behind a nice fruitiness. |
A young, typical and really convincing Ardbeg. The "Wee Beastie" is amazingly round and harmonious despite its tender age. Powerful, oily and creamy on the palate with a nice sequence of flavours typical of Islay as well as sweet and fruity accents. Really drinkable - even after adding a few drops of water: nothing dominates, nothing imposes itself. An all-day dram! I thank Moët Hennessy Germany for the complimentary sample! https://www.whisky-connaisseur.de/2020/04/01/ardbeg-5yo-wee-beastie/
Definitely nice, at 35-40 euros a good purchase. Better than the An Oa. It can't compete with the Ten which is more integrated, unless you prefer a clear first fill bourbon influence. Perhaps not a completely fair comparison as the Ten I have open is from a few years ago.
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| Нос | 86 | Peat, toffee, apple, vanilla and a bit of banana. |
| Вкус | 85 | Peat, apple, wood spice, pineapple, vanilla, caramel and lime. |
| Финиш | 85 | Peat, apple, peach, caramel, vanilla and spice. |
A perfectly drinkable daily dram for Ardbeg fans. Overall, however, I did not find him as wild as announced.
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| Нос | 82 | Fresh in the glass it shows very little aroma (except smoke); with a little more time comes: heath notes, light fruits, some honey in the background; in the background there is also something that does not suit me, maybe some sulfur. |
| Вкус | 84 | At first there is an amazing sweetness with honey and light fruit (perhaps apricots), then liquorice comes, the typical Ardbeg smoke, bitter notes and the young alcohol strikes. |
| Финиш | 82 | The finish is short, as expected, and doesn't add much, spicy and smoky. |
A very different dram compared to the rest of the standard bottlings. Indeed a Wee Beastie. The legs in the glass are long.
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| Нос | 86 | Youthful fresh, spicy. Furthermore, aromas of vanilla, peat smoke, smoked bacon, black pepper and leather. |
| Вкус | 86 | Again youthful. Full and powerful with notes of chocolate, tar, oil, smoked bacon, cough candy, cloves and anise. |
| Финиш | 85 | The finish is long and salty with notes of smoked bacon, peat smoke, cocoa, toffee, caramel. |
dramscore.com Nose: slightly alcoholic, but still feel that the smoke tries to mask this youth, peat, apples, we will not find anything special here Taste: sweet, artificially vanilla, smoke, lemons, ash, flat, chaotic Finish: dry, slightly coffee-like, smoky Score: a very young, chaotic whisky, whose some disadvantages were covered by a layer of smoke - 82/100
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 87
нос 87 · вкус 84 · финиш 82
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| Нос | 84 | Citrus, ripe pear, light smoke, balanced |
| Вкус | 74 | Lots of smoke, ashes, alcoholic (probably due to youth), fresh, light fruit notes, heather / fresh grass |
| Финиш | 76 | oily, long finish (lots of smoke), a little fruity (pear, apple), slightly creamy |
Nose: slight Sweetnes (Vanilla, Honey) , Apples (Applejuice), very herbal, fresh hey, weed, Grapefruit Lemoncake and a maritime note overall multiple layers of smoke and some burnt rubber.. Taste: Starts Sweet (Vanilla, Honey, intense milkchoclate) maybe not to sweet Oranges, then turns Salty, martiime and Sour (Grapefruit/Lemon) then herbs mix (Can't tell what... weed, oregano, wacholder anis ?? :)) pop in followed by a spiceness (ginger, and Pepper Mix) Smoke definitely everywhere...Finish strong Menthol , smoke and ashtray slight sweetness and slight bitterness stays medium to long.... Edit: After Resting in the Glass for a while the nose now reminds me of much older Bottlings ( old 17 imo) taste is complete different though - think I have to vat it with the Ten :) Great Ardbeg that brings the beastie note (not a big beast but i don't remember finding Peppper (almost a chillie catch) and spices in the other core range expressions) to the Core range - Ardbeg just delivers more complexity (here esp. im the nose) after 5 years than other destilates can ever have! Have you ever been dissapointet after a glass of Ardbeg? I've not and can't say that about many other distilleries (maybe if Laphi would stop their 40% bottlings but until that day...)...
A delicious Ardberg, the nose is very pleasant and pleasing, on the palate it says goodbye quickly but leaves nothing behind that could be associated with out of round and unbalanced. Personally, I think it works quite well with an interesting price. Similar to its neighbor Lagavulin, the standard range is supplemented by a little brother who is half the age of their well-known classics of the distillery - 03.10.2020
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| Нос | 85 | At the beginning a nice, soft smoky aroma, salty and greasy, roasted guanciale, a bit musty, in the background lemongrass and vanilla |
| Вкус | 84 | It is not wild but stormy, it tingles on the tongue but not a trace of youth. Rather bitter, dry and mineral, it calms down quickly and becomes very creamy with light hints of chocolate, stomach bread and herbs, constantly accompanied by aromatic smoke, at the end it becomes slightly fruity again, pomegranate |
| Финиш | 83 | Medium length |
нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
Full review here : https://tastingbros.com/2020/11/25/the-cake-and-the-beast/
нос 87 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
нос 86 · вкус 84 · финиш 85
I didn't find it very complex but it has everything it must have 5 year old whisky and more .
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| Нос | 80 | Peat, camp fire, sweet bacon, old wood and a hint of green fruits. |
| Вкус | 79 | Peat, bbq, smoked bacon, ash, walnut |
| Финиш | 81 | Medium. smoky, old wood, dry, sweet, roasted nuts, iodine |
Nose 21, taste 21, finish 22, balance 22
The Ardbeg Wee Beastie is the latest addition to the range. Good value 5 year old Islay. Untamed smoke, tar, pepper and dark chocolate.
In the age of no age statement whiskys, bottlings with an age statement of less than 10 years are rare. Bottlings with a declared age of 5 years are even rarer. The fact that Ardbeg is taking this step shows that they are very confident in their cause with the Wee Beastie despite their young age. And I think they are rightly so. Anyone expecting a mature, balanced and smooth malt will certainly be disappointed here. But it is precisely the wild youth that characterizes this bottling and inspires fans of smoky and intense Islay Malts. https://www.aboutwhisky.de/tastingnotes/ardbeg-wee-beastie/
нос 74 · вкус 78 · финиш 77
нос 82 · вкус 83 · финиш 84
Alright, the little beast. Ardbeg, guaranteed five years, that is expressly emphasized. And that's only half of the iconic Ardbeg 10, which remains one of the classic Islay whiskys ever. But why not jump on the train that the others have put on the rails: Peated whiskys also work with a few years of aging, the smoke conceals a lot of the young aromas that are often annoying with other whiskys. Bottled at 47.4% vol. (Random, roll of the dice? Don't think about it!) and matured in Bourbon and Oloroso Sherry casks. This is definitely interesting. www.glen-efze.de
нос 82 · вкус 80 · финиш 81
Smoke, peat, tar, spice, pepperiness, a bit of collectiveness, quite sharp in reception.
Young whisky feeling The spirit is definitely alive. It feels spicy and more intuitive and simple. Compared to Ardbec 10, it feels a bit savory, like Laphroaig 10? herbs, tar Every time I enter Oloroso from Ardbeg, I feel like it's a little out of my style. Still good Comparative tasting of Ardbek 10, Eonoh, and Wivisty
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| Нос | 80 | |
| Вкус | 81 | |
| Финиш | 80 | It leaves a bitter taste in your mouth, but the flavor lasts for a long time. |
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| Нос | 90 | Despite the name, it's not that beastly and, despite being five years old, it's quite complex. Smoke, caramel, currants, sea salt, nut chocolate. |
| Вкус | 81 | Youthfully impetuous. Lots of campfire smoke, wood, nuts, a little chili spiciness, followed by chocolate sauce, tobacco and a touch of apricot. |
| Финиш | 76 | Rather short, the campfire smoke remains until the end. |
Not a typical Ardbeg, I wouldn't be able to identify it as an Ardbeg in a blind tasting. The bottle has been open for about 8 months. Initially there are nuances of candied and smoked bacon on the nose. Rather reserved on the palate, short and dry finish. Not my favorite.
12/28/2024 - 30 ml The famous Ardbeg, but as an entry-level product; it's a shame it's not available here in Brazil.
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| Нос | 83 | Vanilla, smoky peat and slightly medicinal, citrus. No burning, but a little warming to the nostrils. Malt and active white barrel. I think it has some yellow, orange and red fruits, quite diverse. Honey and white sugar. With water it released more vanilla, thank goodness the peat remains, in moderation, wonderful. |
| Вкус | 83 | Spicy, smoky and medicinal peat, honey sweetness, vanilla, sugar and orchard fruits. Malty. Light oily sensation. Yeast and toasted bread. With water the spiciness decreases, leaving behind menthol, citrus, and some dried fruit. The peat remains, in addition to the honey and vanilla. The oily sensation continues, but is milder. |
| Финиш | 82 | Bacon, smoke, vanilla, white wood tannins and honey. Average finish. |
Nice and sipable, but mediocre ardbeg at best.
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нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 85
https://whiskylovingpianist.wordpress.com/2020/04/22/outside-the-box-from-armagnac-to-ardbeg/ If this had been an annual release accompanied with all the bells n whistles marketing flannel and a bumped-up price tag, I’d have ignored it. But it’s affordable, available [in Europe but not the UK yet ?!?], and its got an age statement. ‘Brave’, some say. I agree, and yet 5yo whisky has been around for decades. A common sight on the whisky landscape of the 1960s-80s, Scotch with a 5yo age statement was a regular feature for distilleries such as Auchentoshan, Balblair, Caperdonich, Glenburgie, Glenesk, Glenfarclas, Glen Flager, Glen Grant, Glen Moray, Glen Scotia, Tomatin, Tullibardine,…. and many others. Modern examples include Bunnahabhain [Staoisha], Octomore [05.1], Gelston’s, Hinch, Akashi,… Whisky with a 5yo age statement isn’t a new manoeuvre. We’ve just had to endure a number of heavy marketing/NAS/anti-disclosure years to get back to where we were. So how is the Ardbeg? Very pleasing. This smells and tastes like the ingredients its made of – toasted malted barley and sweet vegetal peat smoke. All good so far. And the ‘wee’ [47.4%] punch? I find it decidedly relaxed. Also, there is no neck pour issue, but again, we are outdoors which must be having quite an effect. The form is measured and overall, it’s clean but not clinical. C: Another good move from Ardbeg. Really impressed with this wee 5yo. I don’t think peeps will be disappointed. [Provisionally scores 85 poitns]
Very good, the full Ardbeg taste. Hope that new stock comes soon. Sold out very quick.
нос 82 · вкус 84 · финиш 82
Did this one in a head-2-head with the Ardbeg Ten. And where I thought before that the Ten is a great start for a core-range, I must admit that there's an even better start: this 5 year old. Richer in nose and taste, more versatile than the Ten. For me this is a hit, next time when my stock of Ardbeg gets too low, this Wee Beastie will come in for sure.
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| Нос | 86 | Fruity, with a sweet smoky note in it. Fake leather, pretty strong alcohol. Some citrus, and later on some tobacco as well. |
| Вкус | 87 | Pretty strong, powerful, sweet smoke, honey, caramel, some tobacco, creamy structure. Milk chocolate as well. |
| Финиш | 86 | Now it gets more smooth, yet still full. Sweet smoke, some fruity, citrussy notes. Some ash, pretty long. A lot of tobacco now, and plenty of sweet notes. |
18,5/20 Aroma: peat, smoke, pine resin, caramel and black pepper. A touch fruity. Palate: Concentrated, powerful and yet smooth. Fruity flavours as well as smoke and caramel.
нос 82 · вкус 85 · финиш 80
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
- a very gruff, unbalanced Ardbeg - no harmony, just full range of smoke and power - in terms of taste behind the AN OA or TEN, - Better buy AN OA (with sherry) or TEN (without sherry) for the price
The bottling run for this bottlecode (L2389861) ran a couple of days. There are also bottles with this code and bottling date 23/03/2020
Nose Leather, peat, yeast, woody notes, cream, white pepper, sea salt Taste Sweet further sour. Peat, ash, light spices. Aftertaste Long. Peat, coal, then bitter chocolate and spices. Young but high quality product!
This Wee Beastie comes from a very bothersome fluff that is often a nuisance for travelers in Scotland
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
нос 84 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
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| Нос | 82 | Caramel sweetness, Smoke, Meaty, Rubber, |
| Вкус | 78 | Peppery spicyness, tar. aniseed, grilled meat, smoke. Definitely showing it's youth. |
| Финиш | 80 | |
нос 83 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
нос 82 · вкус 83 · финиш 81
нос 87 · вкус 89 · финиш 87
Indistinct whisky, I could not understand it. Quite heavy, I don't want to use the word fusel, immature alcohols. And still young and immature. From the pros: it does not crumble, but on the contrary, opens up in the air, both in aroma and in taste. Phenols show up like a pattern on the glass.
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
In short: the Ardbeg 10 resemblance is prominent. Fresh, peaty, a little rough, still complex and well balanced despite its young age. Kudus to Ardbeg for avoiding the NAS-trail at such a low age.
нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
Review taken from my blog: https://moredramslessdram.com/2020/07/19/ardbeg-wee-beastie-vs-ten/ Wow, only five? There’s a great complexity for such a young age, though it’s a very wee beastie, it’s not a monster of a dram scratching your face off. But the most important things are here: great nose, great taste, good price (at RRP, about £36-38), and more transparency than usual for a very young whisky. Definitely getting a bottle to join my Ardbeg shelf and the rest of the core range as soon as I can.
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| Нос | 86 | Immediately, peat and solvent (white spirit) appear on the nose. There are also sherry notes, and you can immediately recognize an Ardbeg, it really has the Ardbeg DNA. Malt and hops give out craft-beer notes. Then peat comes stronger with freshly poured tar, decaying plants, fire smoke and cold ashtray. There is also a fresh fruitiness with plum and pear, and pine resin. |
| Вкус | 85 | The arrival is thick and oily, with dry smoke and spices (pepper, ginger). The expected citrus is present, completed by aniseed and salt. The ex-Oloroso casks bring dark chocolate and raisins, while the peat brings wood char and a cold fireplace in the morning. |
| Финиш | 85 | Long, peppery and citrusy (blood oranges), coal smoke and dark berries. |
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