Ardbeg Anamorphic

Well.. Coal-smoky-peat notes of ardbeg are present, but then they become less distinct to the extent that it can be confused with Laphroaig, caol Ila.. The taste is not very distinct, sweetish-spicy, a little barbecue. The finish is short. The aroma is its best side. 21.5-21.5-21-21

Huge disappointment, price vs quality does not make sense for me. Would put it below Wee Beastie and An Oa. Not recommended, waste of money

It has an oily viscosity and its bouquet is of relatively high intensity. I have aromas of pleasant peat smoke, vanilla, creme brulee, toffee, smoked bacon, citrus fruits, maritime notes, herbs, spicy oak and pine needles. Moderately complex. A good balance between sweetness and dryness in terms of taste. The alcohol is well integrated and it has a heavy body.

I wasn't expecting much and was pleasantly surprised. I find it quite oily in the mouth, not bad at all. Roasted notes in the finish and a hint of chocolate. 81-85 – Wow, really good one

After the bright announcements from Ardbeg, a lot is expected. The bottle makes a good visual impression - but the price is rather less. Let's put it this way: compared to the last CR editions, solid craftsmanship but not a masterpiece. A positive variation on the Ardbeg style, not particularly complex, easy to drink, nice vanilla notes and delicious smoke. The barrel comes into its own well.

The nose gave me a lot of hope. I thought we have a whisky here that goes towards 90 points. Unfortunately, the palette and aftertaste do not live up to that. Nevertheless, definitely a tasty ardbeg.

Ardbeg Anamorphic, Committee Release, 48.2% alc. Matured in Bourbon barrels Nose: The Ardbeg starts with a mixture of ham and ash, with charred wood and vanilla biscuits with icing. The smoke comes back immediately after, this time more soot and coal in the distance. Palate: Lots of peat smoke and blood oranges, pepper and lime. Ginger and coffee aromas emerge, complemented by chalk and candied pineapple. At the end I taste white chocolate. Finish: Medium length with peat, grapefruit and blood oranges, pineapple, lots of ash and a pinch of pepper. Conclusion: Lots of smoke and ash, this Ardbeg will find its fans. 84/100 points (2024)

Beautiful aroma, but then, hmm, the taste has the feeling of strongly/obviously burnt barrels, and a dubious aftertaste... well, that's it.. There is a feeling that they worked only for the aroma, marketers are in charge, it's business, nothing personal (... 22 20 20 20 82

Nose: sweet canned fruits (yellow peaches, canned apples), even green apples, sweet peat, wood spice mouth: herbal,wet wood,coal,smoke,dark chocolate, asphalt finish: long finish dark chocolate, 87 great story and creation from ardbeg, not perfect

Aroma：Moderate；Palate：86/100; Aftertaste：Med-Long.

The 'high mocha toasting process' of the barrels gives me a bit virgin oak vibes. A nice experiment, but it doesn't really convinces me. I take the regular Ardbeg Ten anytime.

A light Ardbeg with a pronounced aroma, it's a shame that the nose is not confirmed on the palate. In combination with the viscous texture, I could well imagine that - December 14th, 2023

with water: it looks quite fragile without water, so I recommend only a few drops of water, if at all, I would leave out the water Conclusion: I like Ardbeg, and I like this bottling too. Overall, a gentleman who doesn't come with brute force, but takes it easy: the nose takes me back to my childhood breakfast table with Caro coffee, I like the viscosity in the mouth, but the aromas are a bit weaker here than in the nose and the finish is unfortunately a bit lacking. Given the high price, I'm not upset that I only bought a sample and not a whole bottle.

The cocoa and especially coffee notes are interesting. Extremely soft mouthfeel. Too soft for an Ardbeg for me personally... And the finish is unfortunately far too short. But definitely a delicious whisky

Ardbeg Anamorphic 48.2%. “Committee 2023”. 25ml at Swift Bar, Soho in Aug 2025. Mid tone amber. Aroma is airy, rusted metal, “tarry rope” is a note I've often seen written but never really ‘got’ until now – I get that note quite clearly here, burnt egg custard tart. On the whole, quite muted on aroma. Body is lightly oily. Taste is so gentle on palate – this was getting towards the end of the bottle and so some of the ethanol might have evaporated off. Lightly waxy. Some dark roasted malt. Delivers on its mocha promises. Dark damp oak. Soft smoke. Easy-going for the most part but becoming a bit acrid on the finish and this does get slightly distracting. Still, leaning towards the better end of the scale when it comes to Ardbeg special releases. 3.525/84

A beautifully recognizable Islay. Sweet, spicy, and maritime. Plenty of strength thanks to the alcohol content. Too expensive for the issue price.

Tasted on 24.04.24

Reference price RMB-1400 At this price point, it may not be that delicious or worthwhile, and it is not very pleasant to drink.

Nose: Briny, with strong peat and some malty notes. There's an interesting effervescent character, and then we turn to baking scents: chocolate, bruleed sugar, and some sweeter caramel. There's a bit of a char note at times, as well. Palate: A medium mouthfeel, with lots of wood char and peat smoke. Still a bit briny, and there's some pickled hot pepper flavor; dark chocolate returns, and we get just a hint of fruit from orange oil... at the end, malty character is found. Finish: Peat smoke lingers, and there's a soft musty note; it does get softer overall in this finish, and the finish has a medium length, a little shorter when compared to other heavily peated whiskies. Final Note: This whisky is fine, but if follows a trend that we've noticed in the last several years of Ardbeg special releases: a small change from the usual typical Ardbeg style (stemming from a small change to the distillate or casks), but it isn't quite interesting enough to justify the gigantic price increase. We did enjoy the chocolate notes throughout the experience, but they weren't overly strong, and this ends up feeling like 'just another Ardbeg,' except it costs $215. Not a lot more to be said for value - these modern committee releases and other special releases from the brand seem to be aimed more at completionist collectors, as opposed to those actually interested in the level of flavor in the bottle.

Nose: aromatic, full of smoke and coals, malt sweets, grain coffee, heavy sweetness, anise, a few licorice Palate: rather flat, coals, herbal notes, metallic notes, sweet licorice, some grain coffee, a hint of anise Finish: medium-long, sweet, smoke, herbal notes, licorice, grain coffee, anise, a splash of lime Rating: If it lived up to what the nose promised on the palate and in the finish, it would be a really great whisky, but... So overall it's okay, but nothing more than that, as it falls off sharply on the palate. For me this is a malty grain coffee with full smoke and sweetness. It's a shame he can't keep it. For me this is a significantly better CR than the last ones, but it is in no way worth the money (150 €). Chic label! 84/100 or 5/10

A little weak on the chest! One of the worse ones

Designer Ardbeg? Yes, maybe, but I like it. Better than the 10? Better than the Corry? I'm afraid not. Does this make it interesting to buy and drink?

Notes on www.longpouramour.com on 31 May 2025. The conclusion: "A very well executed experiment, that leaves enough room for the spirit but puts the cask treatment in the centre spotlight. Fun stuff, in keeping with Ardbeg Day traditions."

I really like the nose nice whisky, high expectations. Mhm taste is ok Finish is nothing Another overpriced Ardbeg?

Not quite as bad as the last bottlings, but for 150 € you should expect more... The last bottlings from Ardbeg were all on the decline, so a lot of respect was wasted. Soon you'll have a horse put into an Ard 10 and call it Comittee Exclusive for €200... Sad...

Price or not. I thought it was really tasty! I liked it better than the 13 year old Harpy, which came out almost at the same time. I think it tastes like a somewhat thin Uigi from earlier years, when Uigi still had a soul. Too expensive, yes. But everyone is free to buy it or not. But to buy and then write devastating reviews here purely because of the price? Oh well. Like I said, I think it's really tasty.

On the nose, the whisky is very pleasant, sweet, citrusy and clean. However, the taste lacks drive. It is fresh, eucalyptus, but terribly empty. Freshness remains in the aftertaste and a faded aftertaste, but otherwise I expected much more. It's not a bad shot. It would be great for €69.

Sweet, oakrich and aromatic bourbon cask Ardbeg. Sweet peat, sea salt chocolate, sugary vanilla, coffee, cooling mint, cough lozenges. Undiluted, The alcohol is a bit harsh though on first touch. Herbatious and dry finish. Very moreish. In my opinion, the Anamorphic is a successful experiment. If you‘re into sweet, bourbon cask malts with heavy oak influence, you should definetly give this one a try. Of course, some of the more subtle aspects of the spirit are a bit buried by the oak, but can be digged up by adding a few drops of water. Its nearest sibling, taste-wise, would be Auriverdes. 87/100

Light amber color. Oily structure.

Scent: I immediately get dense Ardbeg smoke, dry and ashy, then some fruit like apricot, pineapple and lime, behind it dark chocolate, charred wood and a salty, almost maritime note. Taste: Powerful and angular, tar, espresso and heavily toasted oak dominate, along with dark chocolate and black pepper; the fruit remains in the background, rather dark and subdued; the alcohol is present but controlled. Finish: Long, dry, with smoky, charcoal, and a pronounced bitterness lingering. It provides a satisfying warming sensation. In conclusion: I find this Ardbeg intriguing, but not overly pleasing. The wood plays the leading role here, but the spirit doesn't become a mere supporting character.

Floral and fruity aromas, rich peat flavor.

Amber color. Oily structure.

What's going on in Ardbeg? I think they want to close the distillery again!!!! Wake up!!!!!!!!!! Way too expensive and below average taste. Shame on you!!!!

Just ridiculous, Ardbeeeeeg!!!!

Finish is bad.

NAS bourbon cask Ardbeg at 48.2% Why is it so expensive?

A very cheerful, rich, smoky-peaty whisky with a strong sweet and fruity influence, which, however, does not reach the point of cloying, although balancing on the edge.

21,5+21+21+21

Aroma: slightly peaty, citrus, vanilla, marine, fish market, Taste: smoky, campfire, peat, vanilla, citrus Finish: smoky and bonfire Rating: 4

Nose: Wow, a very pleasant smoke. It has hints of bacon and sweetness. I could smell this for a while. Simply good. Taste: The smoke continues harmoniously here, taking on medicinal notes. The whisky seems thin; a slightly higher alcohol content would suit it very well. Gentle pepper blends in and rounds out the profile. Due to the smoke and the now emerging salt, the finish is pleasantly long. Water doesn't affect the smoke, but it doesn't harmonize well with the rest of the flavor. The whisky becomes harsher and more peppery, and naturally even thinner. Neat. Nothing else.