Ardbeg Blaaack (2020)
Ardbeg Blaaack? A younger Thijs would’ve hated this and pretty much discarded the whisky before ever tasting it. I guess I’ve mellowed or—and this is certainly possible—they’ve broken me.
Lagavulin Islay Jazz Festival 2017
Lagavulin seems to do well at any age. There’s the wonderful Lagavulin 8 Years Old as an example of what impact young distillate can have, but also many examples of well-aged Lagavulin that reach stratospheric heights.
Bunnahabhain 2009 7 Years (Gordon & MacPhail)
Sometimes I confound myself. Why exactly did I bough a sample of this uber young Bunnahabhain? It’s good though!
Bunnahabhain 1987 26 Years (Berry Bros & Rudd)
Damn, this Bunnahabhain is delicious. Should’ve bought a bottle all those years ago.
Lagavulin 10 Years (Travel Retail Exclusive)
There’s not much you can fault Lagavulin. Except, maybe, you’d like a few more affordable releases if you’re a fan? From that perspective, 2019 certainly delivered.
Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 Years (2020)
The announcement of a new addition to Ardbeg’s core range is plenty reason to get the whisky community aflutter. Here’s a closer look at the new Ardbeg Wee Beastie!