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Отзывы описывают Corryvreckan как мощный, дымный и торфяной виски с солёными, фруктовыми и шоколадными нотами, часто отмечая хорошую интеграцию высокой крепости. Мнения о сложности и балансе расходятся: часть отзывов хвалит его как один из лучших в основной линейке, другие считают его одномерным или зависимым от партии.
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В большинстве текстовых отзывов Corryvreckan описывается как тяжёлый, интенсивно дымный и торфяной виски. В носах и вкусах регулярно упоминаются дым, торф, морская соль, йод, тёмный шоколад, перец, цитрусовые и фруктовые ноты (яблоко, виноград, сухофрукты), а также ваниль, дуб и иногда лекарственные или мясные оттенки. Несколько отзывов отдельно отмечают, что высокая крепость хорошо интегрирована и придаёт виски округлость и интенсивность, хотя другие указывают, что без воды он может быть резким, а добавление воды снижает сложность и интенсивность. Финиш чаще описывается как длинный, дымный, пряный и сухой, с сохраняющимся торфом, перцем и какао.
Оценки и впечатления заметно расходятся. Часть отзывов называет его выдающимся, одним из лучших в основной линейке Ardbeg, «современной классикой» и надёжным дымным стандартом, подчёркивая баланс, мощь и характер. В то же время есть отзывы, где он характеризуется как одномерный, менее сложный, «пепельный и сажистый», а качество напрямую связывается с партией розлива; некоторые прямо пишут о разочаровании или о том, что он уступает другим виски при сравнении. Несколько отзывов сравнивают его с Uigeadail, отмечая, что выбор между ними — дело предпочтения, а дым может быть легче или менее йодистым. Таким образом, в текстах виден скорее разброс мнений о сложности и стабильности, чем единый консенсус.
собрано 33/56 текстовых отзывов · полный lossless-снимок WB
· 2026-10-12T03:55:08Z · источник evidence
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
The closed nose was disappointing, but then everything was delicious and branded well and overall ok! 20 22 22 21 85 note: our bottle is 2023 code L2496561 09/22/2023
нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 88
fruity, smoky, spicy.
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 84
нос 91 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 87
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| Нос | 87 | Fruity, chocolate, cocoa, stale fruit, mild leathery notes, nutty, sweet dark flesh fruits, peated smoke but subtle to mid, sweet fermented fruits juice, toffee or coffee, tarry rope, berries, spicy cloves, vanilla, menthol, |
| Вкус | 88 | Spicy, lingering dark flesh fruits sweetness tha t changes through, slight vanilla, subtle medicinal peat, beautifully sweet, |
| Финиш | 88 | Slight oily & dry, sea spray, long and complex, |
Sweet peat. Pleasant. Direct and straightforward. 71-80 – Fine, like to drink by time
нос 81 · вкус 77 · финиш 82
Ardbeg’s core range remains excellent. Uigeadail and Corryvreckan are ultimately a matter of preference.
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| Нос | 87 | Ripe apple, green grape, orange, dust, apple mint, vanilla, salty "An autumn orchard" It evokes an orchard just before the leaves fall—ripe apples waiting for harvest, baskets of green grapes and oranges, and dry dust drifting in the autumn air. There are no harsh alcohol spikes or off-notes; only well-arranged, positive aromas. Instead of Ardbeg’s typically aggressive smokiness, the peat here leans more toward toasted rice and a subtly salty character. |
| Вкус | 88 | Apple, honey, dried prune, iodine, toasted-rice candy, brioche, crème brûlée "Clear and concentrated palate" The flavor compounds feel beautifully integrated into the alcohol. Rather than alcohol heat, the aromatic notes themselves stand out stronger and clearer. It begins with sweet bourbon-cask tones of apple and honey, followed by dried prune. Iodine pairs with a comforting, savory peat. Behind that, brioche and crème brûlée return to coat the palate with gentle sweetness. The progression of flavors is engaging. |
| Финиш | 87 | Apple, ginger, grape, plum, iodine "A finish that gracefully completes the palate" No drastic shift—just a smooth continuation of the palate’s fruity character. There is a moment of increased bitterness, but overall it leaves a pleasant and lasting finish. |
A big hitting, spicy, peated dram. Value (£60) : 7/10
After a disappointing experience with a poor batch of Uigeadail, I'm cautiously trying this. I'll need to revisit the review after the bottle gets some more air, but for now it's a very one-dimensional whisky. Mix up smoke, butter and pine and you've got your Corryvreckan. It seems less hazardous than the poor Uigeadail I had previously, but it's nothing more than an ok peated whisky. 5/10 (considering I had the bottle for less than 60 € !)
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
2023. 9 .8 tasting note
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| Нос | 89 | - Peat, a little bit of yogurtic smell. Yogurt white chocolate. the savory aroma of apples and nuts - There's a sweet, pleasant scent that's like a fruit with Peat, but I don't know exactly what it is. - nutty is a bonus. |
| Вкус | 90 | - Salty, sweet, lactate, savory, yogurt, chocolate. Ashes. - It's salty, sweet, a little bit of citric acid, a little bit of texture, and savory. Personally, I thought of yogurt chocolate. |
| Финиш | 87 | - a smoked scent. Peat. The end is a complaint. - It's not that long, but it's not that short either. |
All time shelf banger. Price has gone up by about 20% since COVID, which is unfortunate, but it still tastes great.
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
still above averagesomehow the peat turns smokier and less iodine I personally like the iodine & gauze style more
Bottled 12.03.2020 Less peaty on the nose, but this provides better balance. August 2026 Smoky, leathery, caramel, apples. Not bad but down one point..
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| Нос | 86 | Caramel, salty earthy smoky peat, sweet malt, oak, hint of heather, red apple, citric fruit - maybe lime, oak spice. A bit cask driven. |
| Вкус | 85 | Caramel, salty peat, pepper, lime, juicy red apples. |
| Финиш | 84 | A bucket of salty kippery peat, with pepper, caramel, some heather, lime, apple. |
The Ardbeg Corryvreckan is actually a very successful addition to the Ardbeg Core Range and the 57% is also nicely integrated and gives the whisky a round profile. Only the quality of the casks seems a bit "weak" because in direct comparison with similar whiskies you notice that it is a bit weak.
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| Нос | 86 | Intensely smoky with a lovely vanilla bourbon note |
| Вкус | 84 | The alcohol pushes the smoke towards the palate. Mouth-filling and delicious. Only when you compare it directly with other whiskies do you realise that there is more to it. |
| Финиш | 85 | Medium length and batch dependent |
It feels smoky and well-pitched. Compared to the Ugeodail, the Smoky is a little lighter, so it has a good balance.
Fantastic Ardbeg, amazing coastal nose, the saltyness is breathtaking, needs a small drop of water to reach peak quality one of the best of the core range, but then again all of the core range are one of the best
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| Нос | 92 | Ardbeg peat, very salty, brine, herbs, sweet With water Vegetables come out, sweet peat is upfront, salt disappears, a little musty |
| Вкус | 91 | Sweet, strong, mouthcoating, salty with water Peat, vanilla, sweetness, waxy mouthcoating - no more salt - chocolate |
| Финиш | 92 | Peaty, a little oak, some sweetness, stays medium long Water dissolves the finish - just peat, chocolate and sweetness but the sweetness stays much longer |
Aroma: Campfire peat with a side of vanilla fudge and a squeeze of lemon, balancing sweet and acrid.· Palate: Initially sweet with honey and marshmallow, then a robust wave of peat bacon crisps and charred oak.· Finish: Lingering and balanced, the sweetness returns to mingle with the receding peat.
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
нос 87 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
Heavy peat and dark chocolate go well together It's not as complicated as his earlier versions, but it's pretty good
Comparison with the BizarreBQ Both with clear Ardbeg DNA but refreshingly different First impression Nose: BBQ fatter, smokier, greasy, ashy, sweeter, pineapple, sour berries / Corry fresher, lighter and more elegant, citrus, pineapple, pomelo, much less smoke, almost unpeated against the BBQ Mouth: BBQ with decent attack, straight oak, dark nut chocolate, a bit dry, then again smoked bacon with dates and pineapple, sweetness and dry parts keep the balance, some ash, then also fresh grapes and berries / Corry a bit stronger at the start, lighter Chili catch, then citrus, sweet smoke, much more noticeable than on the nose vanilla, apple, becoming increasingly dry, less complex and a bit rough due to the abv Finish: BBQ pleasantly sweet-vanilla, pastry, plus pleasantly sweet smoke, present and at least medium-length / Corry ashy-lemony, less present despite abv but also quite long Conclusion: BBQ is good, PLV is OK here, Corry will find his fans, here he sucks for me in comparison, I find BBQ much more interesting
Ashy and sooty, definitely lacks of complexity. Certainly not the best batch, but haven’t tried any other one. Quite a deception, really.
нос 80 · вкус 81 · финиш 80
The true lord of isles. Enormous peat, unbeaten by any other whisky at any close level possible. Red spicy pepper. Salt. Cask strenght. Audacious. Arrogant. Very very strong. A true king. The unbeaten standart of ardbeg. Have tried this a long time ago. Probably some older batch, however can't remember which year, so review will be there as the most reviewed version. Maybe this review will be taken to older years if new batches are really worse than they were. Soon to be updated. Even though legendary 1974's batches weren't yet tried by me, it's quite unlikely that corry will ever be lower then this one
*This review was originally written in Korean and translated through ChatGPT. There may be translation errors.*
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| Нос | 87 | Nose: Ardbeg-style peat, smoky, salt, green apple, alcohol, toasted malt, citrus As soon as you take a sniff, you can immediately tell it's an Ardbeg with its signature peat. The smokiness is reminiscent of burning straw or grass. There’s a fairly strong briny (salty) note, almost like the sea. The alcohol presence is noticeable, but not to the point of being overwhelming. Once you get accustomed to the peat, you can detect a faint sweetness of green apples, a toasty malt aroma, and a lemon-like citrus note. |
| Вкус | 88 | Palate: Smoky, salt, umami, lemon, tannins, malt, honey Despite its high ABV of 57.1%, it feels surprisingly smooth on the palate. The texture of the whisky is also soft, making it easy to hold in the mouth without much discomfort from the alcohol. The dominant flavors are smoky, like burning firewood and hay, combined with a savory umami note. These two together evoke the image of sizzling bacon. There’s a light citrus touch from the lemon and a hint of tannins. As it goes down, a burst of honey-like sweetness rises up. |
| Финиш | 86 | Finish: Smoky, umami, citrus, honey, alcohol warmth The smoky and savory umami notes linger for a long time. The citrus and honey-like sweetness fade quickly. The alcohol, which was hardly noticeable on the palate, becomes more pronounced as it goes down, leaving a strong, tingling warmth in the throat. |
Nice smokey peated, dark chocolate, I fell little bit of salt, honey and medicine
I tasted it with my X-shaped leg a while ago. Had it again in the glass, 10/25 in Baden, but not the first dram of the evening...
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| Нос | 87 | Smoke and peat, spicy-tart, subtle fruit notes, dried fruits, strong oak, maritime notes, some sea salt |
| Вкус | 87 | Oily on the palate, peat smoke, campfire ash and charcoal, with dried fruit, some lemon peel and dark chocolate as well as nut aromas |
| Финиш | 86 | Long finish, strong, dark, tart, peat smoke and oak spice |
Ardbeg TEN enhanced, with an extra touch of spice. This is quite remarkable, having such a magnificent core range along with Uigeadail. It's early morning after a stormy night. Heavy, low-hanging clouds spread across the sky like a carpet. A fresh breeze blows in your face, churning waves crash against the breakwater. Fishermen work relentlessly. The smell of coal, chimney smoke, wet rigging, kippered salmon, seawater, and fresh fish sprinkled with salt permeate the air...
Nose: seasoaked tarry rope with more subtle whiffs of baked sweets in the background. Slightest hint of vanilla. Palate: opens bright and quickly evolves into a complex and smokey beast. Pipe tobacco. Lengthy finish.
Difficult to find anything like it. It has its special place between island whiskies. Only interesting if you can handle high abv. It needs this to be interesting. High abv (57.1) gives an intense nose. You can use water to bring it down to 50 abv, but it loses complexity and intensity.
Awesome. Very remarkable for core range!
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 86
Still lots of great ardbeg sooty character. But not as glorious as past versions.
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
нос 89 · вкус 86 · финиш 87
Yes, it's a NAS (No Age Statement). And yes, you wouldn't know it. The Corryvreckan has been a mainstay in the Ardbeg portfolio for years – consistent, powerful, and full of character. Not a subtle, casual indulgence, but a whisky that demands and rewards attention. It's wild, but not chaotic. Loud, but not unbalanced. A modern classic – and for me, one of the most reliable, high-quality smoky standards.
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| Нос | 90 | Massive peat smoke, black pepper, and dark chocolate. Add to that tar, seaweed, and salty sea spray. With time, espresso, cassis, and an almost meaty depth emerge. Not a delicate affair – rather a powerful opening with a clear message. |
| Вкус | 90 | Powerful, oily, almost brutal. Pepper and bitter chocolate meet ashy smoke and toasted oak. Underneath, dark berries, licorice, and a maritime saltiness. The high alcohol content is well integrated – yet nothing feels thin or arbitrary. |
| Финиш | 89 | Long, intense, spicy and smoky. Dry oak, black pepper, and dark cocoa linger for minutes. The smoke coats the tongue like cold ash. That's why I love Ardbeg! Conclusion: The name says it all. Corryvreckan is no polite dram – it's a current, a pull, a storm. And that's precisely why I keep coming back to it. |
нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 87
A heavy, smoky malt. Probably one of the heaviest I've ever tried. A very unusual texture and feel on the tongue. After a bad experience with their base 10, I was somewhat skeptical of the Ardbeg. I'm glad I gave it another chance. Corryvreken completely corrected that. Aromas of soot and petroleum products. Like black smoke collected in a glass. Very strong and very tasty. Even though the Ardbeg was one of the last samples and sat on tired palates, it still managed to break through and leave a vivid impression. An absolutely magnificent whisky.
Smoky, sweet and robust with typical Islay notes. Tasting without water.
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| Нос | 88 | Medicinal peat smoke, iodine, plenty of sea salt, a little oak and vanilla, as well as fruity notes. |
| Вкус | 89 | A short, strong start with iodine-rich smoke; the whisky quickly fills the entire palate. Sea salt, spicy oak, bitter chocolate, and a few dried fruits. |
| Финиш | 87 | A smoky and spicy finish that lingers on the palate. The aftertaste is dry with a hint of pepper. |
нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
Definitely the best whisky from Ardbeg's Core Range. Very soft but at the same time distinctly smoky with pleasant fruity sweet tones. Maybe a little too spicy, but even the best whisky may not suit everyone. As I wrote at the beginning, in my opinion the best with Core Range.
87.5
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 81