43% abv. When compared to the 10 year old, this one's richer, with darker fruit and more caramelized sweet notes, paired with accentuated dried wood spice, while the 10 year old is more vibrant and floral. Like the 10 year old, there's good balance here. (Vol. 17, #2)
If I had to pick my favorite whisky from the LVMH line up, including all the Ardbeg expressions, I'd easily choose the 18 year old from Glenmorangie. It's the best whisky they make for the price and everybody likes it: beginners, casual sippers, experts, whisky geeks. It's so gentle, supple, rich, and full of flavor. The problem for me at K&L was getting a competitive price. I've got plenty of $115-$140 options that are more exciting to many of our serious whisky fans, but at $82.99, now we're talking! Removing $32 from the price tag makes a world of difference. All of a sudden we're talking serious deal! It's not that the Glenmorangie isn't worth $115, because it is. It's just that it's really worth $82.99. Kyle and I both agree that this is currently the hottest deal in the store. Soft stone fruit, caramel, creme brulee, vanilla, all the way to the finish. We won't be able to sustain the pricing past this order, so when we sell through we have to raise it back up. (David Driscoll, K&L Spirits Buyer)
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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Ardbeg "Ardbog" Islay Single Malt Whisky 750ml $99.99
1990 Mortlach 22 Year Old K&L Exclusive Chieftain's Single Sherry Barrel Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 750ml $169.99
Lagavulin 16-year-old Islay Single Malt Whisky 750ml (Elsewhere $100) $64.99
Glenlivet 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky 750ml (Elsewhere $37) $24.99
Ardbeg Uigeadail Traditional Strength Islay Single Malt Whisky (Previously $73) $58.99