Ardbeg Corryvreckan & Highland Park No. 3 - Bottle Opening

[@Rohit_M]

Hey Jon, wow, these are bangers to say the least. I've had HP's including the cask strength bottling but I must admit, I've always loved Ardbeg Weebeastie, 10 has been a favorite and have had at least a couple of bottles of Uigeadails in the last 4 years or so. I do have a Correyvreckan which will eventually get opened one of the colder winter months. For some reason, I can see myself going back to Uigeadail more than say HP. Cheers to you and yes I am so thankful to be amongst those that I care about and those that make me to be proud and stay humble. Happy Thanksgiving! PS. Enjoying a dram of Glendronach 15 after a nice juicy roasted turkey dinner with all the works and watching your video to cap off.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

@Rohit_M Thanks for sharing some of your joy, and a dram of Glendronach 15 after a beautiful meal, sounds perfect. Cheers!

[@WhiskeyNovice]

Excellent Jon. Cheers buddy.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Thanks, thought of your vid while opening. I am liking it. Cheers!

[@onewomanswhisky]

Considering Ardbeg only reopened in 1997, they've certainly managed to gain almost legendary status. Pushing a bit hard on price these days though. I have the 10, nothing else from their line. I'll get the chance to try the Corry and the Uigeadail at some point, I'm sure. From what I've seen reviewed, the Uige would be more up my alley. The HP CS is listed through the LCBO for $130, not in stock at the moment. Their bottles are probably expensive to produce, but they certainly are beautiful! Hope your weekend is chugging along nicely. "m"e 🇨🇦

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

I hope you can try more in Ardbeg's line too. If you are going for peat, I believe they are hard to beat. The CS 3 is tasty, but an odd bitterness on opening. Hopefully that will dissapate with a bit of air and time.

[@mikeholliday8056]

Happy Thanksgiving Jon!

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Thanks! I hope you are having an excellent weekend!

[@whiskeymusic9684]

Jon, just wanted to say your current set/nook is very nice. I am curious...how many bottles do you have down there. ... Cory or Ugi....which is your fav.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

@@whiskeymusic9684 I should go count! Without counting, I would think around 80 or so. For the Ardbeg, I prefer Ugi. That said, I have not done a side by side

[@WhiskyWars]

Came to see your opinions on the corry but now find myself looking up sites to buy the highland park! 😅 sounds really good, cheers Jon

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

@@WhiskyWars both were excellent. Beautiful Scotch, great for the winter!

[@joejones8689]

I generally don't like peat but I recall appreciating both Laphroig 10 & Ardbeg 10. The Ardbeg Corry & Ardcore both tasted like mud and ashes to me. I might have to try them again. I also liked Jura 10 but the peat is lighter.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

They are heavy for sure. Of the two, I do prefer the uigeadail

[@brorjace1980]

Love the Corryvreckan. One of the few bottles I have to have on my shelf

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

So good!

[@CraigDoverton]

Happy Thanksgiving, enjoy your long weekend!

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Thanks! I hope you are having a great weekend too!

[@CraigDoverton]

@@WhiskyNeighbour beautiful weather this weekend in North Carolina, so I am!

[@DonnerPassWhisky]

First guess when I hear French oak is wine? With Corryvreckan perhaps white wine or refill red? Hard to know. Cheers Jon

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Could be. More white then red or recharred red? I can't see it being virgin, but almost tastes that way.

[@christinecamley]

Huge fan of Ardbeg Coreyvreckan all year!! It’s one of my favourite scotch expressions! I haven’t had the Highland Park but it’s tough to beat Ardbeg’s Coreyvreckan!! Delicious!! 🎉Happy Thanksgiving!!

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Thanks, I hope you have had an excellent weekend so far!

[@christinecamley]

@@WhiskyNeighbour We have! Tons of fun with the kid’s home! I forget my hockey loving son’s appetite!!! Lol!! He and his friends got a game in. Wish the visit was longer!! Have a fabulous family dinner together!!

[@SeawayWhiskyWire]

Ordering a bottle of Corry to complete my Ardbeg core. Had it a while ago and it was great. Not a fan of HP 12, but a cask strength release might change my mind. Happy Thanksgiving Jon! Cheers.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

This is starting well!

[@thewhiskyenthusiast]

Nice one Jon! I love these whiskies both. Have you tried the Batch 4 of the HP yet?

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

@@thewhiskyenthusiast I have not, it has not even shown up here yet

[@christinecamley]

I do get quite a bit of sherry on the Ardbeg!!

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

From the Cory? Interesting. Ugi for sure, but certainly in contrast to the HP, there is very litte here for me.

[@christinecamley]

@@WhiskyNeighbour Yup! Lately I get a sweeter taste with the Cory! Not nearly as much as with the amazing Ugi! Not sure what's changing for my palette! Cheers Jon! 🙂

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

@@christinecamley Definately sweetness here, but little red fruit for me. I need to get an Ugi to see if I'm losing my palate!!

[@christinecamley]

@@WhiskyNeighbour I wonder if it can just be batch variation Jon? I may have got an unusually sweet Cory!! Your tastings sound spot on! No palette damage!! 🙂

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

@christinecamley absolutely could be. I hope your weekend has been wonderful. Just working on some food to bring to the big family dinner at my sister's.

[@christinecamley]

I do prefer the Coreyvreckan without water! 🎉

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

@@christinecamley interesting. I enjoyed the addition of water

[@christinecamley]

@@WhiskyNeighbour That’s awesome Jon!

[@PSNeko]

Hey John, the corryvreckan is pronounced corry vreckan and not corvekyan 😂 Keep up poppin those bottles open!

[@andrewbutler7681]

I was going to ask about the "y" drifting along the word and back... I think he may have accidentally said it correctly once or twice, but certainly not most of the time!

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Yep. Noticed that while editing. I'll do better when reviewing. Thanks!

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

@@andrewbutler7681 lol! accidentally. Yep. I would ask you to reflect on the last few years with me. Those who work with me have long accepted, I cannot retain a name. I try, and will do better. However, I slip in the moment. Always. I'll write it on a que card for the review!!