Comparitive Ardbeg tasting

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First in a series of comparison tastings of independently and officially bottled cask strength Islay malts. Laphroaig, Bowmore and Caol Ila to follow.

Lets see if the quality/price of distiller's large batch bottlings are a better bet than single cask indies.

10yo Rennaisance 55.9%

The Whisky Exchange Ar1 Elements of Islay 58.7%

Malt Whisky Buyers Helpline 15yo 52.8%

Scott's Selection 15yo 51.6%

Cadenheads 17yo 56.3%

November 6th 7.30pm Tollbooth Tavern, Royal Mile, Edinburgh.

Tickets £20/17 (the lower price is for first timers or members, membership is £10 first 13 months, £5 next 13 then free afterwards. Posting of drams possible with additional P&P charges - approximately £4.20 for UK.