Ardbeg 1998 18 Years Single Malt Whisky

Ardbeg 1998 SV

Ardbeg

Islay · United Kingdom

3.0
★★½

11 ratings

Bottle Information

Brand
Ardbeg
Age
18 years
ABV
56.6%
Volume
500 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Ardbeg
Distillation Year
18.06.1998
Bottling Year
18.08.2016
Cask Types
1st Fill Bourbon Barrel

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Recent history

Lowest Price:€484.10(2024-02-28)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Right then, had a wee dram of this. 🥃 Nose is sweet, like honey and apricot maybe? Palate got a bit of spice, cinnamon-ish. Finish is long and warm, proper lovely. Reminds me of sitting by the fire. 🔥 Would definetly recommend for a quiet evening. Cheers mates! 🍻

2#2

Right, poured a glass of this tonight 🥃. Smells proper nice... hint of smoke and vanilla maybe? Goes down smooth, warms you right up 🔥. Alot of depth in the flavour. Definately one for a quiet evening. Cheers mates 🍻.

3#3

Cor, this whisky's got a right proper nose, innit? 🔥 Smoky and peaty, like a bonfire on a Scottish moor. On the palate, it's smooth wiv hints of vanilla and a bit of caramel, maybe a touch of spice. 😋 The finish is long and warming, just lovely for a quiet evening. Cheers! 🥃 Blimey, I can't get over how teh flavour lingers – fruity notes too, like stewed apples. Quite moreish, really. 😊

4#4

Aright, had a dram last night and here's the vibe: 🥃 First off, got this lovely vanilla sweetness, kinda like custard, really smooth. Then there's a bit of smoke, not too heavy, just a whisper. 🍂 Also, some fruity notes, maybe apple or pear? Refreshing, innit. Finished with a touch of spice, like cinnamon, warming but not harsh. 👌 Overall, a proper enjoyable sipper, perfect for a quiet evening. Cheers! 😊

5#5

Ooh, this one's quite nice. 🥃 First smell? Right away you get a lovely bit of honey and vanilla, with a wee touch of oak. Then, as it sits, a soft, smoky peat comes through – not overpowering, more like a distant bonfire on a crisp autumn evening. Taking a sip... creamy, almost like salted butter, with a surprising little pop of citrus peel. The smoke is more on the finish now, mixing with a warm, spiced ginger heat that lingers. The mouthfeel is smooth, quite full-bodied. Really warming on the way down. 😊 Finish is long, warming, with that gentle smoke and a hint of dark chocolate coming back. A proper winter sipper, this is. A real treat. 👍

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