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Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist Reviews
- Distillery
- Ardbeg
- Style
- Single Malt
- Release
- Unspecified
- Age
- 16 Years
- Alcohol
- 46% abv.
- Region
- Scotland, Islay
- Bottled For
- Distillery
The curious name is pronounced “Arry nam Baysht” and is the second loch down from Uigeadail. It therefore performs a balancing role in supplying the water from Loch Uigeadail required by the distillery. In the ancient Gaelic language it means “place, or shelter of the beast or animals” …and a very ghostly place it is too! Alongside 10 Years Old and Uigeadail it will complete the “Troika”* of regular expressions available from Ardbeg.
Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist
Review by K2San
- Color
- straw gold
- Nose
- rich fruity, smokey,
- Body
- full, smooth
- Palate
- peat, almond ; delicious soft
- Finish
- lovely finish; caramel; then smoke returns
After trying both the 10 years and the Uigedail this came as a surprise. Not an assault on yur senses but a very smooth aged whiskey. Perfect for after dinner around the fireplace with a nice cigar...
Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist
Review by Anonymous
- Color
- Golden straw
- Nose
- Woody, peat, floral, mildy fruity, amazing.
- Body
- Medium to full, buttery
- Palate
- Peat, aged wood, sweet grain, citrus, vanilla, marshmallow (once again, amazing)
- Finish
- After the palate flavors settle down, there's a smooth transition to fresh seaweed
This stuff is unforgettable. I really like the 10 Year, the Corryvreckan's a beast (in a good way), but I was disappointed with the Uigeadail (as I don't care for sherry). Airigh Nam Beist is elegant, refined, yet doesn't forget it's roots. Absolutely spectacular.
Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist
Review by Ben L.
- Color
- Light gold
- Nose
- Strong and sweet peat.
- Body
- Tickles the tongue and humors the mouth, scrapes the throat's front and oils its back.
- Palate
- Tangy and sticky heat, a cool campfire in your mouth.
- Finish
- The last tendrils of firesmoke lingering in your head.
For the early morn, both nightcap and waking bell, bring the Beist to bed tonight.