Ardbeg 1990 Airigh Nam Beist
Evaluated on February 15, 2010
Color: Honey gold.

Nose: Pungent, medicinal, light peat, ginger, oak, vanilla, herbal, floral, and light salt.

Flavor: Enveloping, oily, heather, herbal, hint of salt, nutty, and molasses.

Finish: Peppery, sweet honey, licks of smoke that lingers, and spice.

Brief Comment:  "A serious whisky for focused tasting.  It is not to be taken casually.  Wow!"

Score: 92

Would you buy it for the price?  8 of 9 voted yes.
Color
Amber.
Nose
Honey, caramel, apple toffee, cream and floral notes.
Flavor
Spicey, herbal, heather, tangy, and nutty.
Finish
Long, warm, hint of licorice, salt, tangy and spice.
Brief Comment
IED among whiskys - explosive and powerful.  It rocks your world! [words of Russ]
Our Score
94