Ardbeg 1977

Ardbeg 1977

from a purchased sample Nose: Peat, brine, and kosher salt (obviously). There's a good layer of fruit behind it -- mainly lemon. Damp clamshells and oysters. A little pepper. Vanilla. Dried flower petals. Pineapple and apple juice. Fennel and caraway seeds for good measure. Palate: The peat is richly ashy and sooty. I like this kind of thing....

Score 88/100

Ardbeg 1977

A gorgious no holds barred Malt from these master distillers. The time in the barrel has taken the alcohol edge away leaving a pure taste sensation.

Score 95/100

Ardbeg 1977

This is a great old bottle of Ardbeg that my wife bought online for me. From the bottle code it dates from September 18th of 2002. Sadly . . . this is the end of the bottle. To celebrate I put it up against the Ardbeg 17 year old and the Beist. Nose: Wow. Much more smoky then the 17. WAY more peat also. Engine oil, gasoline, engine degreaser,...

Score 93/100

Ardbeg 1977

In June 2001 this Ardbeg 1977, their third Vintage, was released. Initially for around 90 EUR, but today one may count his blessings when he can find a bottle for three or four times that amount. It has become something of a cult whisky, you could say. Hard to find through regular channels, you will probably need to point your browser to auction...

Score 92/100