Ardbeg Uigeadail & Corryvreckan. Whisky review

The Uigeadail and Corryvreckan are two great expressions from Ardbeg. Presented at batch strength with no colouring or chill filtering these are ticking a lot of boxes. Let's get stuck in and see if they live up to the hype 😁👍
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[@StefanoMaviegacps]

I really like your way to review the whisky, very technical but very clear at the same time, also the tech data of the notes are superb.

[@rohahouse]

Corryvreckan is my fav. Ardbeg so far! Lovely video ben!

[@saschaoswald480]

Yes....you mentioned that you would be reviewing these two and you didn't leave us hanging! Thanks so much for sharing. I think I need to try both someday....

[@michaelhoresh-businesscoac8313]

Spot on. I was at Ardberg in May. Deliberated which to buy. Wasn't sure but went for Corryvrekan, and pleased I did.

[@maltymission]

yes, Ben's back! nice H2H comparison. Always good to revisit some of the classics! I used to prefare the Uigi to the Corry, but now I feel I may have to revisit the latter for some more in depth research.

[@nomansvan827]

Really enjoy your reviews, wish you would become active again.

[@DonnerPassWhisky]

Nice one Ben, still haven't gotten an Ardbeg yet. Thinking start with the 10 and the Uigeadail looks intriguing with peated sherry. Long before getting into Whisky (15 years ago) I bought a very good Kayak paddle named Corryvreckan, still the best one I have used. Cheers

[@foodquig]

Ooga-chucka... I very much prefer the Corryvreckan to the Uigeadail, but tHat's simply a personal preference. I have not had either expression in something like five years, now...

[@WhiskyGeek]

Would be interesting to see if they lived up to your memories of them! I've heard from a few people that the previous batches were special and it's tapered off a little bit. The Corry wins it for me too, I'm surprised to see so many people agree as the Oogie gets so much love!

[@PezrulezHaakon]

I'm a beginner in the whisk(e)y universe and the Uigeadail and Corrywreckan are definately two of my favourite whiskys. I had no problems with the peat/smoke of those. I currently pick those over Lagavulin 16, Laphroaig 10 and Quarter cask, just because of the livelyness of Ardbeg U and C. I still love L16 and L10 and QC, but I rather want some umph. My nose and palate can't specify all the notes you present atm. I can only pick a few of those. I hope I can learn some day. 🤗 Thank you for a incredible detailed review. You've earned yourself another subscriber 🤗

[@WhiskyGeek]

You've jumped in at the deep end if you consider yourself a beginner and are sipping these! Really enjoy these 2, definitely deliver on the "umph"! Cheers PezrulezHaakon 🥃👍

[@silverlochwhiskyreviews6157]

Ardbeg is Love in a bottle and Corryvreckan is the best expression of it 😂 ... haven’t been able to get a hold of the 19! Would love to try that!

[@WhiskyGeek]

Editing together my review of the 19 year old now. It was something special - best Ardbeg I've had chance to try! Not sure I could justify the price tag though 🤔 Definitely see why the big Ardbeg fans have jumped on it 🥃😁

[@thewhiskybowman]

The last Uigeadail I had took a fairly long time after the bottle was opened before I really started to enjoy it. And by fairly long I mean a year or more. I was pretty underwhelmed with it to start off with, but I really enjoyed it by the end of the bottle. I didn't get another as I couldn't be bothered waiting that long again to enjoy it, not when I could buy something I would enjoy straight away. I have't given the Corry a try as I thought it might suffer from the same issue, and I just don't have the patience these days.

[@WhiskyGeek]

Yeah I have definitely noticed the Oogie improving as it sits. Think this one was opened about 6 months ago, will be interesting to see if it picks up again over the next few months! I actually quite liked the neck-pours on a fresh bottle of Corry, it was different for sure but not in a negative way, almost a point of interest seeing how it developed.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Incredibly detailed review, as always. I actually enjoy the Uigeadail a little more I do not miss the Ardbeg character and feel the sherry adds, not distracts. But each his own eh! Cheers!

[@WhiskyGeek]

There's quite a few of these whiskies now that have brought out interesting & contrasting opinions between us! Just goes to show that it's definitely in the distilleries interest to have diverse offerings so everyone can find something to suit them - no one whisky is every 'best'! Thanks Jon 🥃👍

[@macallanfinerare2552]

Very well done, Ben, thank you!

[@WhiskyGeek]

Thanks Doc, very keen eye! 😜

[@agrainofmalt]

Yet to try the Corryvreckan yet, but rather enjoyed the Uigeadail - only had one glass of that too though in a bar at the end of a flight. Need more to judge better :)

[@bourbonsanta]

My two favorite Ardbergs, so far.

[@WhiskyGeek]

They're definitely cracking whiskies! Wait til you get your hands on the 19 YO if you get the chance to try it 😜🥃👍

[@bourbonsanta]

I will as soon as possible.

[@twisteddesigns1200]

You had me at bacon!!! Well done. I’m exploring the Islay whiskies and quite excited to get to the Ardbegs.

[@WhiskyGeek]

Mmm meaty peaty goodness 😜 Ardbeg deserves it's reputation, they make a great peaty whisky but maintain nice subtleties and points of interest in the background 🥃👍

[@TheJoly88]

👍👍👍

[@charlesdixon160]

Think I’m with you on this one. Don’t get me wrong I really like the uigeadail, however, with the sherry influence the balance is not quite right for me

[@WhiskyMystery]

Solid review Ben. We have not had either for a while now...Almost one year!

[@WhiskyGeek]

Cheers Phil. Are they in the blind bottles? Will be interesting to see if you recognize them 😁👍

[@WhiskyShared]

I need to try some more Ardbeg. Only had the 10.

[@WhiskyGeek]

These two are definitely worth trying if you get the chance 🥃👍

[@pow4155]

Hi Ben. I've had 19yo sample and its great. But very overpriced, it reminded me Laphroiag 18yo (the white tube), maybe slightly more complex, AFAIR Laphroaig which i had about year ago, and I could not compare them side-by-side. 19yo has not a lot of sherry influence (if even have one, i would never guess sherry casks there in blind tasting), and seems bourbon casks were refilled and it is commercial strength so i cant figure the reason of high price...

[@WhiskyGeek]

Ah it's the Ardbeg 'collectors tax'! Judging from how quickly they flew off the shelves they got the price point pretty bob-on 😉 I do find it funny comparing peoples up-roar at the Balblair price hike; 18YO for £118 to this 19YO at £169 which received much less criticism. I'm editing my 19YO review now and have to say I did really enjoy it - hard to justify that price though for my budget! Would agree the Oloroso influence is very delicate, wouldn't have identified it myself blind either.

[@marcinnowak3293]

I've heard serious rumours that Uigeadail and possibly Corryvreckan have caramel colourant added in them - is that true?

[@WhiskyGeek]

Hi Marcin, No that isn't true. Ardbeg are proud of their presentation with no added colouring and seem not to chill filter either. A great way to check is to go to a German retailer as they are legally required to disclose the presence of colouring, look for 'mit farbstof' which translates to 'with dye'. 🥃👍

[@marcinnowak3293]

@@WhiskyGeek How about that: www.whiskywizard.de/ardbeg-uigeadail-54,2-vol. Enthält Farbstoff:Ja/Zuckerkulör It says clearly it does contain the colourant And that is what I am believing. This is way too dark to be natural colour.

[@leewoodrow]

Did you get a supernova ?

[@WhiskyGeek]

No I missed out on that one too. The recent special releases of Ardbeg have been a bit out of my price-range! Would love to give it a try though if I get the chance 🥃👍

[@mendipfox1650]

I also prefer the Corryvreckan. Love the savoury/meaty notes coupled with the sweet layers. The Oogie is good, I just find it a little more straight forward, and dare I say boring. Slainte 🥃