Ardbeg Old Malt Cask 1972 28 Years Single Malt Whisky

Samantha Thompson

May 25, 2026, 15:38:58

Takes a wee while to wake up — maybe 15 mins in the glass. Then it’s orange drops, a touch of white chocolate, sea salt and tarry liquorice 🍊 Quite earthy and medicinal, with that fat, smoky feel. Not an easy dram, but properly rewarding. Long, salty, a bit bitter like quinine, and absolutley lovely in the end.

Jade Davis

May 15, 2026, 09:43:51

Feels warm and easy-going 🥃 Bit of honey, soft oak, and a wee hint of spice. Quite cosy, with a gentle smoky touch at the end. Nice for a slow evening.

Sally Richardson

May 13, 2026, 05:51:53

Got a lovely fruity start, like summer berries. 🍓 Then, a smoooth honey sweetness. 🍯 Finish with a gentle smoke. Quite morish! 😊

Peter Owen

May 5, 2026, 18:10:59

Right, so this one's got a proper cozy vibe. First sip, it’s like a hug in a glass, innit? 🍯 Big old hit of honey and butterscotch, all warm and rounded. Then it opens up a bit... get some lovely stewed apples and a hint of cinnamon? Like apple crumble from your nan's. There's a malty, biscuity backbone holding it all together. 🍪 Finish is smooth, maybe a whisper of oak and a touch of dark chocolate bitterness right at the end. Not too aggressive, just gently fades out. Properly drinkable. Would pair dead well with a square of good quality chocolate, I reckon. 👌 *Edit: meant 'stewed', not 'stured'. Typing too fast!* 😅

Holly Gray

May 3, 2026, 13:01:08

Right, first sniff's proper smoky... like a bonfire night. 🏕️ Then a bit of vanilla and carmel come through. 🍯 Take a sip... ooof, there's a spicy kick! Not too much, just enought to wake you up. 🔥 Feels kinda thick in the mouth, rich. Hints of dried fruit, maybe? Raisins or summat. And a wee bit nutty. 🥜 Finish is long and warm. Really lovely. 🥃 A bit of oakiness lingers. Bloody hell, it's a good dram.