The Best Ardbeg Ardpocalypse!!! 12 Peated Magical Malts

Scott and Bart do a stellar lineup of 12 Ardbeg releases. Bart has been wanting to do this for awhile and Scott isn't sure why! Watch as we compare the Ardbeg 10, Kelpie, Drum, Grooves, Auriverdes, Dark Cove, Corryvreckan, Uigeadail, Ardbog, Perpetuum and a few others!
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[@comradesomo]

This is exactly the content I subscribe for! If I had to only drink one distillery for the rest of my days, it'd be Ardbeg.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

haha nice! thanks comradesomo!

[@hermitcrypto2787]

This is by far my favorite episode, i recently had Ardbeg 10 for the first time and cannot wait to dive into all these others. Thank you

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Ardbeg is doing some phenomenal stuff!

[@silverlochwhiskyreviews6157]

Wowzer! That was one hell of a line up! Awesome episode ... keep it coming dummies!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Thanks Silver

[@LSfan22]

Awesome video guys. The shootouts are always my favorite videos of yours. My first time trying Uigeadail was quite an experience. For me you can't beat the flavor combination of sweet Sherry and savory peat smoke.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

good call on the Uigea! thanks Kyle!

[@quailingvoss]

Scott: "I'm glad we're done, that's it!" Bart: "Hold on!" Goes to credits immediately.. 😂 Very fun watch, thanks guys!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

haha! thanks E. T. Smith!

[@scotchgod8478]

Holy moly, this is an amazing collection of hard to get Ardbeg bottlings , that many liquor shops would envy you for , very impressive, Gentlemen!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

thank you Scotchgod!

[@oguzhan0007]

The most spectacular review I've ever seen. You guys rock!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

best comment all day!

[@Vesbolk]

It seems like there’s a lot of bang-for-the-buck in the core range. I’ll be stocking up. Thanks guys!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

definitely!

[@JordanBalderas]

"I'm staying in the house and putting the fire out!" haha me too! love the video! Especially since it's all Ardbeg! Cheers!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

good call Jordan! thanks!

[@Christian_from_Copenhagen]

This is the most bonkers line-up I've ever seen! Great job, guys 🤘

[@ScotchTestDummies]

scott agrees!

[@gman5986]

Great review. I'm just getting into Peat and I was retasting a dram of Uigeadail thats been open for a few months now and am enjoying more with this review...Slainte...Dummies!!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Thanks G man

[@Ebbhead2424]

Ardboom!!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

wow 21 Caol Ila's!! Fantastic!

[@steveh.3370]

Look at all of those Ardbegs. Wow! I am salivating. I will never forget my first sniff and sip of Ardbeg 10. Thanks, guys.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

thank you Steve H.!

[@stitchintimehowellmichigan7292]

Bartbeg in his glory! Friggin hilarious! Just visited Islay last month and hit the “Scotch Trail” Beautiful 5 mile walk along the shore with stops @ Laphroaig, Lagavulin and Ardbeg. Love how Scott wants Bart to pick up a $500 bottle😝! This was fun, no objective in mind , just two friends enjoying some amazing bottles. Cheers Gentlemen!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

thanks Stitch in Time!

[@irontusk1862]

Great review! Love me some Ardbeg~Nicely done Gents. Also a dram of Corry as I watch!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

So good!

[@broncorog3163]

Nice look into the versatility of this distillery. 👍

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Thanks Bronco

[@scottsoileau9621]

I've always been a Lagavulin fan, bought a bottle of Ardbeg Uigeadail and fell in love. At The Avenue Pub in New Orleans, I did a run of Ardbog, Dark Cove and Super Nova. I'm an Ardbeg fanboy for life now!!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Ardbeg makes some good whisky!

[@Bourbinsane]

Holy crap what a lineup! Great Episode Dummies!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

thanks Chris!

[@ericebe8721]

I just came into the world of Ardbeg yesterday and have to say I am hooked. Probably going to get a bottle of Uigeadail later this week. Damn good stuff. I am now just converted to good peaty scotch.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

good call on the Uigea! thanks Eric!

[@BigChimpEnergy]

I've had the TEN and currently have a half full bottle of both the Uigedail and Corryvreckan, but I'm jealous of the rest of that awesome collection.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Very nice!

[@duanejameslarge9920]

Now that is a Whisky tasting that I could really get excited 😋about doing 👍🏻! FYI, the 5th version of Supernova will be released in early October and I hope to taste it while I am on Islay in late October. The previous 4 versions were released in 2009, 2010, 2014 and 2015. Regarding Perpetuum, it was the 2015 Ardbeg Day release to celebrate Ardbeg’s 200th Anniversary (1815-2015). The reason that the expression is still included in tastings at the distillery and available for sale in the gift shop in 2019 is that they discovered a large group of unsold cases in a mainland warehouse early this year. Finally, that was the quickest ending that I have ever seen for one of your videos ~ “That’s it" 😆. Cheers Guys 🥃!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

thanks Duane, we knew you'd like this one!

[@juanq812]

Great video dummies. I love ardbeg too. I think I'm agreeing with Bart on the Uigeadail pronunciation. Aloha🤙

[@ScotchTestDummies]

thanks Juan!

[@jessievoisin5462]

LOL Bart... you can thank me for sending you down the road to buy all these. That Supernova CR and Perpetuum CR was a fun share with you guys. Supernova is on the way back baby... watching a sneak peak of your video today and will drink along on second play tomorrow (when family is not all in my chili)

[@ScotchTestDummies]

very nice, thank you Jessie!

[@kozlow5727]

Great video! I was able to pick up Corryvreckan for about £40 at Heathrow duty free and Ardbeg Ten in North Scotland for £27. Michigan prices are depressing.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

those are great prices you paid!

[@cooks128]

That's the most beautiful line of bottles that I have ever seen...

[@ScotchTestDummies]

thanks Kevin!

[@blissfulmistahd]

great video guys, just watched this for the second time!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

thanks blissfulmistahd!

[@jimmyt7640]

Awesome shootout. I just opened a Dark Cove last week and hope to one day find an Ardbog.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

both great bottles!

[@DuncanHarmsworth]

I learned the same thing going through tasting (the 7 Ardbeg bottles I have) while watching this video as Scott. Conclusion: Time to get another bottle of Uigeadail. Cheers! 🥃

[@ScotchTestDummies]

haha nice Duncan!

[@LuisSanchez-iw7bi]

Wow, you did it!!, Great job guys!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

finally! thanks Luis!

[@georgekaplan5073]

Where’s your Christmas tree? That would be my perfect Christmas morning with those 12 bottles. Glad you strong armed Scott into this Bart. Now you guys need to do this again in reverse order!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

haha thanks George!

[@bigben9321]

Went to the Ardbeg embassy in Stockholm. The Grooves committee release was my favorite of the 10 or so I tried.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

nice, thanks B W.

[@josiahpla]

after spending some extra time with my corry, after nosing, and tasting, i went in for a nose at the bottom and I get the most amazing scent of perfectly rendered bacon fat, almost turning into like a candied bacon. it makes me happy. thanks for the review. I'll have to try the OOGIE DAHL next!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

great note!

[@jimidrammer4187]

Still sitting on my last Ardbog, birthday in two weeks should be a reason to fix that! Great shootout guys, I skipped the Drum this year and never seen the Dark Cove, all the rest are worthy but Uigeadail is still my favorite.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Thanks Jimidrammer! the DC was the first Committee Release we'd had. Still the best!

[@vegasart1]

Great how you ended it quick before Bart kept pontificating! Lol. Made me appreciate the uggie again. Always get wrapped up in the CRs. Thx

[@ScotchTestDummies]

nothing wrong with Uigea or any of the Ardbeg for that matter!

[@jesuscruz8565]

Great job!!! I’ll be honest didn’t think you guys would make it till the end. I have an unopened bottle of Ardbog that I picked up for about $90...after this review I don’t know if I should open it or not lol.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

would you take $100 for it?!

[@agrainofmalt]

Holy hell, is this heaven!? :D By the halfway point everything would taste amazing ;)

[@ScotchTestDummies]

ugh says Scott! now for a Glendronach lineup!

[@agrainofmalt]

@@ScotchTestDummies All for that too! :D Maybe the new GlenAllachie line-up, since Billy Walker is now creating magic over there...

[@ErikWaitWhiskyStudies]

I just reviewed the Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, I wish I could have gotten you guys a bottle for this video.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

we wish you could have too!

[@russell3733]

Does there ever have to be a reason to drink a flight of top Ardbeg drams? For those of us with ordinary sized wallets it's great to see the core range malts hold up so well against the far more expensive special releases. And you're right, guys - the standard Ardbeg Ten still does it on so many levels. Great to see the distillery taking care with its quality control on the basic juice. Cheers!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

absolutely with Ardbeg! thanks Russell!

[@7percentSolution]

I was encouraged as well. Ardbeg is smart; they understand that their most common, easy-to-find expressions are often the first ones people try. If you want to eventually sell the higher dollar releases, you want to open the door with a strong first impression.

[@Jameus01]

Fantastic video! Even with just brief notes on each one I feel I'm more knowledgeable now and that's what I was hoping. I only have a couple bottles of ardbeg, the Corry and Ooogie.. Oogie is definitely my favorite of the two. Need to grab the 10 to compare now for sure as I've never had it. On another note.. I think the Laphroaig Tripple Wood and Ardbeg Oogie have some very similar notes.. how bout a side by side?? I'll drink along :D

[@ScotchTestDummies]

nice, thanks Chris. I think the Oogie would win that one, but you never know.

[@djbeacon6895]

OOOOgieDog?? Or Ooogiedoll?? An even dozen; the Dirty Dozen?? And two straw hats! This has gotta be a great episode. How great that the Ardbeg 10 is a standard that can be easily found and obtained rather than the very expensive, longest aged bottles. Cheers!!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

thanks DJ, absolutely on the 10!

[@michaelcosme5560]

Great video, would of like to see your top 3 and why. 👍

[@ScotchTestDummies]

that would have been good. i can tell you Ardbog and Dark Cove would be in mine.

[@chuckmcewen1293]

Do you need a goal when you have that much Ardbeg? I don't think so! Bravo, great show.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

haha thanks Chuck!

[@comradesomo]

Might be a new release of the Supernova coming too guys, Ardbeg has been teasing something space related.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

yum!

[@jimidrammer4187]

2019 Supernova is out now, not sure of distribution.

[@WhiskyMystery]

Great show. You can certainly get some of the Supernova's cheaper than $500 at Scotch Whisky Auctions

[@ScotchTestDummies]

there's an Ardbog online in CA for $340, been contemplating ordering one.

[@4829168]

@@ScotchTestDummies Message me about the Bog Bro

[@WhiskyMystery]

@@ScotchTestDummies Would be much cheaper at the auction I think even with high shipping (cheaper for 10 bottles) www.scotchwhiskyauctions.com/auctions/search/?q=ardbog

[@Mose2305]

Hmm, that is quite a bit of Ardbeg, not that I'm complaining because more is always better. Cheers Scott and Bart on great head to head lineup! P.S. Just hope your livers forgave after getting knocked around a bit.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

who needs a healthy liver!?

[@clos2132]

Rumor has it there will be a new Supernova coming October 1st this year.... Cant wait!!!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

heard that too, can't wait.

[@crushingbelial]

Just getting into peateds. Spent my 40th on bourbon trail, loved it. Had plenty of speysides they're fine but I need that MEAT in my scotch buddy you feel me?

[@ScotchTestDummies]

absolutely! thanks Adam!

[@erikevenson4303]

the green peat machine style.. cant wait till you get my whiskey i sent. edit: i would have loved to have been with you doing this lineup.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

thanks Erik!

[@Andrea-wd3wn]

Caught this on catch up Scott was sure hitting that water and Bart is sure in his wheelhouse !

[@ScotchTestDummies]

correct on both counts!

[@courtcomposer]

No coffee beans? You must be crazy. Risking olfactory shutdown for our sake. You guys are my heroes. The saviors of tasting and cash wisely spent. Cheers! Thanks!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

thanks Josef!

[@michaelmanganiello8209]

Found a dusty bottle of the Ardbog today for $69.99. Needless to say, I think it’ll be worth it based on your review. Thanks again for a fun review as always, fellas. Stay safe.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

I'll give you $75 for it.

[@michaelmanganiello8209]

@@ScotchTestDummies Haha, nice try.

[@michaelmanganiello8209]

@@ScotchTestDummies Although, I'd love to share some samples with you guys from my collection that I think you'll enjoy (and have not tried). Is there an email address that I may contact you?

[@100puremustard5]

All I can say is EPIC!!! Just an EPIC review of my favorite distillery! Well done and I'm so jealous of you Dummies! I've only had the core range and prefer Corryvrecken to the Uigeadal (ooo-wee-guh-doll)... but just barely. Hope I get to try the Bog someday. Cheers!!! Say it with me again "ooo-wee-guh-doll".......

[@ScotchTestDummies]

great comment! thanks Puremustard!

[@stuffforwork]

How do you define excess? I hope you guys enjoyed this as much as it appeared. Cheers.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

this is the very definition of excess and gluttony!

[@dccoletrain]

Great video

[@ScotchTestDummies]

thanks David!

[@Kevin-vr4vz]

I only have the four core range, but Uigeadail is my fav! Love them all tho!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

great choice Kevin!

[@petergoestohollywood382]

Nice. I was just about to get one of those, but then I heard about the Corryvreckan. How would you compare the Uigeadail vs. The corryvreckan in terms of sweetness?

[@dccoletrain]

I’d be interested for Bart to rank his current top 5 non special release peated whiskies. Does Laphroaig CS 10 still rank high

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Not like it used to...but it's still in there...somewhere

[@ConnahJay]

What Supernova year did you sample at Ardbeg on the dock? The new 2019 or a older release?

[@ScotchTestDummies]

the older version.

[@josephappleton1061]

Educational fun video

[@ScotchTestDummies]

thanks Joseph!

[@timoleary5815]

Ooo - gaa - doll Scott ;) Great video as always guys, luv ya lots 🤗

[@ScotchTestDummies]

tomatoe tomahtoe 😉

[@timoleary5815]

@@ScotchTestDummies Hahaha, can't argue with that 🤣

[@marksaliba4194]

Crazy awesome line of ardbegs. While I sincerely hope that Bart reaches his 70th birthday, can I volunteer to be one of the peatheads to open the dark cove with Scott, should something tragic occur? God forbid. Cheers

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Scott says....yes!

[@xiamengbaby]

I would like to see a cask strength Ardbeg 10 like Laphroaig does because I think I actually prefer it to Ugi and Corry but for the lack of oomph in the abv as compared to those two heavyweights.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

a cask strength ardbeg 10 would be a good one!

[@kerino1]

Scott, I plan on outliving Bart. Please consider me as one of the 3 to share Bart's unopened bottle....😂😂😂 Great sip-n-talk over all that glory, gents!! I've seen the holiday gift set of the 10 w/ 2 camp style enameled mugs for $55 at my local Total. This vid has me wanting to grab 'em!!!!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

absolutely kerino1!

[@PSBeard]

Love the Drum!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

👍

[@christianeifel-guy9279]

Quick question: How long have some of the annual releases been open? I know you did a evaporation experiement with Laphie 10 after 6 months, but I'd really like to know how a smoky whisky would change when it's been open for years.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

most of them had just been opened in a "lot" that bart bought. The Dark Cove, and Grooves had probably been opened the longest. The gassing experiment is still ongoing and includes an annual look at a gassed vs ungassed bottle.

[@christianeifel-guy9279]

@@ScotchTestDummies Thx guys. Keep up the good work!

[@betweenthesticks8712]

Great stuff. Any plans to review the new Ardbeg Traigh Bhan (19 yo)? My wife's just bought me a bottle for Christmas. Haven't told her about my other bottle!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

haha! excellent on two bottles! Its a little pricey but it could happen.

[@chrishanna1176]

Something tells me the goal was the shootout.....this video was of Bart enjoying that obtained goal. Congratulations on reaching yet another goal lol

[@ScotchTestDummies]

thats exactly what this vid is! thanks Chris!

[@foodquig]

Corry beats Oogie for me to date, but I haven't had either in a few years... I should pick them both up again in the near future and revisit them!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

tHat you should!

[@foodquig]

@@ScotchTestDummies Will do...

[@paullind1281]

Bartbeg is in full effect...YA BABY!!! TEST IT

[@ScotchTestDummies]

thanks Paul!

[@blind7000]

Ardbog was delicious...but Dark Cove still stands as one of my favorites of all time...the perfect balance of smoke and sweet and tart and earth.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

they are both good!

[@dane5896]

Bart's dream review!🔥💨

[@ScotchTestDummies]

yes it is

[@summoning111]

What was the second one please? Love your videos 🍻 Slainte

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Ardbeg 1990 Airigh Nam Beist, i'm sure we nailed the pronunciation.

[@dccoletrain]

Just saw my local store has Traigh Bhan but for the price I could get the 5 bottles of Uigeadail from TW. Let me think......

[@ScotchTestDummies]

hmmm...

[@ericgilbert8114]

NOW! This a real Tuesday afternoon tasting

[@ScotchTestDummies]

i think it was a monday! just another manic monday.

[@georgeobrien9748]

I love young peats, too.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

thanks George!

[@joeappleton6849]

Uigeadail scotch whiskey really good -ardbeg 5 pretty good. A kool review educational fun time

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Thanks Joe

[@gabrielgvs0619]

So, when are you posting part 2 of this video? :)

[@ScotchTestDummies]

this is it unfortunately, camera decided to shut down!

[@paulfitzpatrick6202]

I have a bottle of the corryverekkkkkann and yuz guys cut off too quick at the end. I wanted to hear just a little more insight into the corry. However I understand... twelve bottles...

[@ScotchTestDummies]

camera memory card got full

[@freddieslaughter1107]

Which do you like better Ardbeg or laphroaig?

[@ScotchTestDummies]

thats a tough call but Ardbeg may be taking the edge

[@vincevirtua]

When Bart's going in already hammered.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

haha

[@jonathanheidenreich8565]

The Great Wall of Peat is a glorious thing. How about a 13 bottle update with the Wee Beastie? 😈

[@ScotchTestDummies]

no more Ardbeg shootouts. Scott

[@sunnyc.7720]

If the house is on fire I'd pick out the Ardbeg dark Cove committee release.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

scott too

[@TYCHO2003]

That ended suddenly! was one of your cars turning into a pumpkin or what? What a line up, most of them I don’t want to pay that much for. Luckily for me the Ten and the Uigie are affordable and available...

[@ScotchTestDummies]

the camera all of a sudden stopped

[@thomasbuck303]

I read a review a while back that always stuck out to me. It had some beautiful and elegant way of describing the Uggy. Then when it got to the Corry it said the it's like venturing down to the tar pits to have a fight to the death with the Cyclops. Me, I like danger, so Corry is an easy favorite.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

nice description! thanks Thomas!

[@mastermattk]

Nice!!!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

thanks mastermattk!

[@rnatodna]

Peaking early and disappearing....sounds like my kind of whiskey! P.S. holy crap best review so far

[@ScotchTestDummies]

BOOM

[@MarcAmAlb]

I’m salivating right now.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

haha thanks MarcAmAlb.

[@jaylat4578]

I wonder how much palate fatigue played a role in your tastings by the end

[@ScotchTestDummies]

what palate fatigue?!

[@claytonproctor7514]

I know that they are all good...but before the video had ended. If y'all each could have rated Best to Worst in both y'all's opinion. Definitely love your reviews for sure.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Fair enough! thanks Clayton!

[@claytonproctor7514]

@@ScotchTestDummies No thank you guys for all that you do!! I love watching your videos while at work and pretend I'm doing the reviews!! I'm the one drinking all this good stuff!! LMAO!!! :P

[@billyhughes9776]

This is epic boyz. First off -- the An Oa -- way below average in my book and should not be a standard bottling. Sorry. For me, the the standard 10yo IS the standard for peaty/smokey whisky (that and Talisker 10). My other favs (that's I've tasted), Kelpie, Grooves, Dark Cove, Corry and of course Uggie.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

nice Billy!

[@fucious70]

Had to comeback to this video after 2019 best world whiskey. Mmmmm bartbeg.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Boom

[@mikelisac]

I want to see the aftershow

[@ScotchTestDummies]

haha it was a good one!

[@7percentSolution]

Going by the beginning of the video, it sounds like Bart might have gotten a bit of a head start on the sampling. . .go Ardbeg!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

bart always gets a head start!

[@shmulikanglister]

I'd call it Ardbeg mania. From the peated whiskies I tried, Ardbeg is the king of peat. And Bart is right - there ain't no goal! If I could I'd do the same!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

i'm glad we got it out of the way. Scott

[@4829168]

And yes Bart and Scott the Bog is still the most highly sought after from the releases

[@ScotchTestDummies]

i can see why!

[@blissfulmistahd]

true, but do not forget the alligator... and galileo

[@joeappleton6849]

Uigeadail scotch favorite

[@ScotchTestDummies]

its a good one.

[@thewhiskyscout1238]

Just remember me when it comes to the 💀 bottle provided I am still around, because I will pitch in and help.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

you got it Scout. Scott

[@4829168]

Scott someone offered him the Supernova for sale but Bartbeg was like Nopeeeee not in the budget lol

[@ScotchTestDummies]

bart has Old Grandad 114 to buy!

[@stonecutter205]

Ardbeg corryvreckan is my favorite islay .

[@ScotchTestDummies]

good call Bobby

[@greigmartin4339]

been watching for a couple of years but genuinely had no idea u both are cops!. come to think of it there is a definite mel gibson/danny glover - riggs/murtaugh dynamic to your chemistry.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

haha, love Murtaugh and Riggs!

[@7percentSolution]

Hmmm. . .is Bart the burned-out vet, living on the ragged edge, supposedly angling for a psycho pension, and Scott the one who's "too old for this sh*t"; or is it the other way around? I guess we'll just have to wonder. ;-)

[@ScotchTestDummies]

This is Bart...and I need the Pension...I'm too old for this Sh..

[@highlandhamish9330]

Cagney and Lacey?

[@dimitriospanayiotopoulos8595]

You are craaaaaaaaazy!!!!!!!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

sometimes...