Ardbeg SCORCH Islay Single Malt Scotch

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[@rollotomassi7437]

Great scores guys, the key to your reviews is your honest assessment of each expression based you your individual taste profiles. There are some that always keep their scores in a tight range (86-91) so as to curry favor with bottlers and viewers. Not me, before I spend my hard earned money I want to know what I’m buying. I don’t care if your right or wrong, all I’m looking for is your honest opinion, my palate will determine if it works for me. I may even disagree with your review, and that’s just fine. All we’re looking for is honest and unvarnished reviews. You guys are my go to Scotch team, keep it up.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Great comment! Thanks Rollo!

[@CPW1991]

Dr. Bill Lumsden said in a “One Nation Under Whisky” podcasts that the casks used for Scorch were the casks used for Ardbeg Alligator. Apparently they invested so much in the casks on the extreme Char levels that they couldn’t just use it once. He wanted to call it something else but as ever, marketing also has a place in selling whisky and so came the dragon story. A side by side tasting from alligator and scorch would be interesting!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Great info. Thank you

[@christinecamley]

Really interesting!

[@5litremania]

I am shocked. I did not find a lot of those extreme burnt notes that Bart talks about. Found this to be actually really sweet. Almost cloyingly so, in a very pleasant way. Even my wife who isn't a peat head at all really enjoyed Scorch. Quite interesting and I recommend that you come back to it another day Bart and give it another go. Cheers gentlemen.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Just proves the point that everyone’s palate is different!

[@LSfan22]

Glad to see this review come down the pipe! I thought the standard Scorch was just ok, kinda thin and basic, not as good as the regular 10 year. BUT the Scorch CR blew my socks off, it's so much better. One of my favorite Islays ever. It's really fruity and has those wonderful juicy bourbon cask notes, I get juicy peaches and smoked glazed ham with like a burning sage herbal-ness to it. It's just way more flavor-packed than the standard release. Sounds like someone else had the opposite experience haha. Cheers guys, Bart needs to treat himself somehow for the next review 😂

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Bart was curled up in the fetal position for a couple hours after this review.

[@oguzhan0007]

Bart thanks for sharing everything honestly. You're the legend!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

absolutely, thats what we do!

[@jP-nw7nm]

The stash is epic Bartbeg!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

BOOM! Thanks J P

[@birddog2017]

As peat heads, we alternate between Ardbeg 10 yr, Laphroaig 10 yr, and Peat Monster. Rather than Ardbeg Scorch, we'll break out a dram of Wee Beastie, and call it hot stuff!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

sounds like a plan! thanks birddog!

[@billyboy9810]

Bart looked absolutely heartbroken when he gave it a 79 and I've still never seen a man in a manga T-shirt cry, but I bet he came close. I prescribe a week in peat-hab with some proper whiskies to get him back on track. Very funny review guys!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Boom. I’m going into Peat-hab

[@ErikVananrooij]

not what i was hoping for , as i was so happy to get one for a good price

[@TheReal_DeanD]

At $100 I’d consider this but at my local total wine this is $130 plus tax. At that price no way. Thanks for the honest review.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

👍

[@frankiehawkins3877]

Hi Scott and bart I have a bottle of this whiskey already on my bar, and it looks like I will be keeping it on my bar, I will leave it for my wife to sell, because I won't be opening it any time soon, thanks for your honesty, if bart don't like it, I won't either !!!!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Thanks Frankie!

[@BLAM777]

Looked like Bart was beside himself at the end. Don't think he's ever given a bad review of ardbeg that I can remember. Well at least he liked the dog.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

The dog was great!

[@aconners]

Thanks for the review guys, I definitely respect your views however we diverge on this one, bought 2 more bottles after I worked my way though the first quite quickly.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

We respect all tasters. I’m thrilled that you like it. I (Bart) don’t think it’s a bad whisky I just didn’t enjoy it. I’m not a big fan of heavy wood flavors. I love the continuing whisky experiments going on all over the whisky landscape.

[@unclenatedrinkswhisky]

Interesting to see Scott like it more than Bart! Try a very sweet bourbon before trying this. I noticed much more to this pour after a very sweet bourbon like an old forester for example. Let me know. Revisit this one again.

[@Ben_Demon_Hunter]

Absolutely agree: revisit it again, in 6 months

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Will do, that would be interesting to see.

[@drewfromaz7740]

Love it Bart! Go figure Scott liking this more?!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Barts disappointment is amusing with this one!

[@Ben_Demon_Hunter]

@@ScotchTestDummies very amusing

[@sabrinabenoit3454]

Honestly it’s the first time I laughed so much I’m sorry for you Bart 😂

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Bart’s disappointment in slightly amusing!

[@Ben_Demon_Hunter]

@@ScotchTestDummies it's honestly shocking, at how much he shut it down- like "NOPE!!!" We shall see what he thinks after it's down to half a bottle, left

[@sabrinabenoit3454]

@@Ben_Demon_Hunter yep indeed .... a year later ...love it so much 😂😂😂

[@captainice9954]

Wish I would have just bought the Uigeadail! In prior vids Scott mention a liquor store he visits when traveling to Texas/Oklahoma do you know the name of the store? Appreciate all you videos, keep up the great work.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Replied to your email CaptainICE, if it didn’t come through let me know.

[@johngilbert9420]

I have the 46% and my friend got the committee release. We both did a side-by-side and both agreed that we like the 46% better thought it had more complexity actually

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Very interesting

[@ErikWaitWhiskyStudies]

Scott, "unique" is Gaelic for "this sucks." I wasn't a fan of the Ardbeg Scorch CR or 46%. But come back to it 6 - 12 months later and try it again. It does need time to open up but it is WAY out of balance.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

It is an odd one…

[@scotchbarrel3371]

I was disappointed by this one. I hadn’t seen any reviews and bought 3 bottles. Funny show lol

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Did the burnt flavor get to you Scotch Barrel?

[@TripleBerg]

Didn’t think I’d hear Bart not like an Ardbeg. I’ll avoid this one.😏 Lived in Utah many years; didn’t see many barn raisings or public bars. Just a few state liquor stores.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

I should have stayed in the Hershey Pennsylvania area. I think I would have been closer to the barn raisings.

[@TripleBerg]

@@ScotchTestDummies Yep, we have Amish communities here, including a great bakery. Surprisingly they are using solar panels. Keeps them off the grid I guess. Thanks

[@mamuka1977]

I'm so glad I'm not the only one who feels that way, I really want to buy a bottle, got lucky my friend had one, he told me man just try before you buy one and thank God I did. It is so weird and different , I would not buy one, but I agree this one is going to be either you love it or hate it. In my humble opinion try in the bar see if you like it ,but spending so much money on a bottle , not sure about that.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

A bar try is a great idea

[@flatcapwhiskyreviews]

I loved Scorch! I reviewed it last summer. It was the non committee. Just wish it wasn't over $150

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Just proves that everyone’s palate is unique!

[@chrismuldoon2816]

Can’t call you ArdBart anymore 😂. I agree with Scott’s 88.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

thanks Chris! Scott

[@keithjensen3810]

The stash fits Bart, good on you.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Thanks SDD!

[@duanejameslarge9920]

Shame on you Bart! I thought you were a loyal Ardbeggian who loved ALL things Ardbeg 🙄. Sorry but I will need to report you to Jackie in a couple of weeks when I am on Islay again 😂. Just kidding, as Scott said a few times in the review it is “unique” and certainly not for everyone. Personally, while not my favorite Ardbeg expression, I do like it. Everyone’s palate is different and when it comes to Whisky, I believe that there is no right or wrong. Take care Scott and Bart. Cheers 🥃!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Thanks Duane! Have a good trip and tell Jackie Hi for us!

[@duanejameslarge9920]

@@ScotchTestDummies Scott, I will definitely pass along your greetings to Jackie!

[@marcl7003]

"You couldn't give that to me"... Challenge accepted. One a week coming your way Big Man. 😂

[@ScotchTestDummies]

👍

[@Ben_Demon_Hunter]

I have a sample of the Scorch... Now I'm even MORE intrigued 🤔🧐🥳😱🤯🏴‍☠️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😱🔥🥃🔥🥃🔥🇺🇸🇨🇦🐉

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Try it and let us know what you think!

[@Ben_Demon_Hunter]

@@ScotchTestDummies I will. I had the 10 & brother has Uigeadail... I see a flight

[@pfalzgraf7527]

Ok, as someone who is not that deep into Ardbeg because there is already more ash than I would actually love (I love peat and smoke, though) I guess that charry stuff is not something I am going to get. Leave it to ash-lovers ;)

[@ScotchTestDummies]

👍

[@erikevenson4303]

saw this at the store and decided to pass on the $115 price tag. now that i hear what you said about it, i think i missed out. You had me at "burnt tires" and "charred wood"

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Try one at the bar first

[@bryanschulz6612]

Thank you Bart. I always agree with you when it comes to peated whisky. I almost paid 150 for that ardbeg but was skeptical. Glad I didn't buy it.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Your welcome Bryan

[@gilbd]

Scott, did you set up that Big Dummie next to you? You should have waited for April 1 though, it would have been the coo de gra .... :)

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Stunned by this one

[@Ben_Demon_Hunter]

Burning tires in Mogadishu (The Mog), from Black Hawk Down: well done, Scott 🔥🔥🔥

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Nothing like gentle tire burning smoke wafting through the air

[@unclenatedrinkswhisky]

Great review. I actually enjoy the standard release better than the committee. Cheers

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Heard a few people say the same thing!

[@Andrew-lb1up]

I think hell just froze over, Bart has just had an Ardbeg he doesn't like!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Stunning…we know

[@crumpyc13]

I absolutely loved this release. The Wookie is wrong and I'm not letting him win. Maybe my years of cigars, cigarettes, and high proof whisky, have destroyed my palate. It's a mouthful of happy... which is how I describe myself. #bartisawookie #imalwaysright

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Lol. You Caskhole.

[@michaelhassler7446]

Is the Corryvekken and Ugie a better Whisky? Or even the 10?

[@ScotchTestDummies]

For Bart. Definitely. The Ardbeg core range is stellar.

[@chadkiesow5511]

Bart will recant his review soon. You know it, Bart. Lol

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Bart never recants!

[@nredman]

Interesting. Haven’t had it but Ardbeg lost me with their pricing on their special releases. I can get Laphroaig Cairdeas for a lot less.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

We have a lot of great choices out there.

[@macheesmo3]

Wat, Bart disliked an Ardbeg???? Check him for a fever, STAT!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Always a first!

[@elfarinn]

Bart be mad a.f. Lol Not bougt Ardbeg in while. Last one i bought was the 8 year old and the WeeBeastie i like them both. Aaaaardbeg and Scorch did not peak my interest. Guess they cant all be good. Cheers guys.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

There is always the 10!

[@elfarinn]

@@ScotchTestDummies not going to by the 10 think i have drank my share for now.

[@jeffmill999]

Burnt Boom!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Boom

[@zachariahzedd8124]

Bahahaha Bart. Born and raised in UT, mormon through childhood. Have definitely raised a barn wall and helped build a barn. #farmlife

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Haha thanks Zachariah!

[@lukewo5067]

I don't understand a scoring system that I don't like it is a 79. Lol what is the scale 75-100?

[@ScotchTestDummies]

It’s not a “I don’t like” it’s more of how much do I like. We arbitrarily start every whisky at an 80 (most whisky is good, they don’t sneak sawdust into it anymore) then let it land. I expected this one to go into the 90’s just from prior Ardbeg experience. I was wrong. Bart

[@TheJohnbortle]

It probably needs a month to breath. I'm glad to be pre warned as I have a bottle.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Some have said it gets better with time

[@michaelalemanski7775]

I'm betting that there will be no fight over where this bottle is going to end up! (Scott's house) 😵

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Surprisingly, yes!

[@dccoletrain]

Never thought I’d see the day when Bart hated an Ardbeg. End of days…

[@ScotchTestDummies]

The night is darkest before the dawn

[@robertzemko6590]

Scott, pick Bart up a bottle of Ardbeg 1815 just to make him feel better & restore his faith in the brand.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Sounds expensive!

[@xiamengbaby]

You say it smells like a punk. I remember as kids the story was that punks were made from camel dung. That says a lot for this Ardbeg. 😂

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Some may like camel dung!

[@helioteran756]

“I don’t like this over any ardbegs at all” I love his honesty, this expressions is inferior.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Thank you

[@foodquig]

aRdbEg sUh-cOrcH... fOrtunAtelY I hAve a sEcond bOttLe... Dram On!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Excellent, thanks qUig!

[@kyletaylor13]

Tell me your from Kansas without telling me your from Kansas - randomly inserts the word corn and proceeds to talk about barn raisin

[@ScotchTestDummies]

And grass fires!

[@Vortex1988]

Damn Bart, I thought this one was pretty good lol

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Caught me wrong I guess.

[@scotchgod8478]

Sace the money and stick to the Ugi

[@ScotchTestDummies]

And/or the 10!

[@user-hb1ve6mc6f]

Cannabis

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Popsicle

[@user-hb1ve6mc6f]

@@ScotchTestDummies testicle

[@KahunaGlassArt]

I wasn’t a fan of this release either. It reminds me of wee beastie

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Bart likes the Wee Beastie

[@jayhalley2642]

Ahh ahh the Beatles of booze are testingggggg

[@javieracosta3439]

They've cloned Ringo. Twice!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Thanks Jay!