Comments on: The Super Bowl is going to be quite a (Ardbeg) Rollercoaster ride http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2010/02/07/the-super-bowl-is-going-to-be-quite-a-ardbeg-rollercoaster-ride/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:44:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: John Hansell http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2010/02/07/the-super-bowl-is-going-to-be-quite-a-ardbeg-rollercoaster-ride/#comment-19594 John Hansell Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:12:02 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=3543#comment-19594 Henry, I just reviewed it today (March 5, 2010). Have a look. Henry, I just reviewed it today (March 5, 2010). Have a look.

]]> By: Henry Lockwood http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2010/02/07/the-super-bowl-is-going-to-be-quite-a-ardbeg-rollercoaster-ride/#comment-19593 Henry Lockwood Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:08:32 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=3543#comment-19593 I was definitely pleased by this one. I like to have something truly powerful in the cupboard for those cold winter evenings, and there's nothing quite like a dram to warm you up after cycling home at 11pm in the rain! The first thing I noticed was the spice; my initial impression was of chilli. Once my eyes had returned from open wide, I was impressed by the subtlety underneath; I'm no expert reviewer, but I think this could be very rewarding. More in-your-face than the Corryvreckan, which I do like, but is a whisky for a different occasion. Verdict: high 80s, low 90s; not an essential buy but worth the money. I was definitely pleased by this one. I like to have something truly powerful in the cupboard for those cold winter evenings, and there’s nothing quite like a dram to warm you up after cycling home at 11pm in the rain!

The first thing I noticed was the spice; my initial impression was of chilli. Once my eyes had returned from open wide, I was impressed by the subtlety underneath; I’m no expert reviewer, but I think this could be very rewarding. More in-your-face than the Corryvreckan, which I do like, but is a whisky for a different occasion.

Verdict: high 80s, low 90s; not an essential buy but worth the money.

]]> By: Review: Ardbeg Rollercoaster | What Does John Know? http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2010/02/07/the-super-bowl-is-going-to-be-quite-a-ardbeg-rollercoaster-ride/#comment-19568 Review: Ardbeg Rollercoaster | What Does John Know? Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:01:56 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=3543#comment-19568 [...] tasted the whisky first on Super Bowl Sunday, and offered my preliminary thoughts here (@12). My opinion has not changed. My formal review [...] [...] tasted the whisky first on Super Bowl Sunday, and offered my preliminary thoughts here (@12). My opinion has not changed. My formal review [...]

]]> By: mindofmenjim http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2010/02/07/the-super-bowl-is-going-to-be-quite-a-ardbeg-rollercoaster-ride/#comment-18111 mindofmenjim Wed, 17 Feb 2010 04:05:34 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=3543#comment-18111 Is it me or does it seem that a lot of distilleries are getting into the hype department for new whiskies? Take a look at the bottle of the month club that Bruichladdich seems to be running with a new release every few months. I have been disappointed by some of these overly hyped whiskies and at $90 or so a bottle, a <12 year old Rollercoaster seems a bit too rich for my blood. I really like the Supernova and loved the Corry - got a couple of bottles of that one, but I, for one, decided to take a pass on the Rollercoaster. At $40 a bottle, I'd consider it, but not for twice that price. Good thing for Ardbeg that there are a lot of people out there who are willing to snap up anything new that comes to market. Is it me or does it seem that a lot of distilleries are getting into the hype department for new whiskies? Take a look at the bottle of the month club that Bruichladdich seems to be running with a new release every few months. I have been disappointed by some of these overly hyped whiskies and at $90 or so a bottle, a <12 year old Rollercoaster seems a bit too rich for my blood. I really like the Supernova and loved the Corry – got a couple of bottles of that one, but I, for one, decided to take a pass on the Rollercoaster. At $40 a bottle, I'd consider it, but not for twice that price. Good thing for Ardbeg that there are a lot of people out there who are willing to snap up anything new that comes to market.

]]> By: I_SPEY http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2010/02/07/the-super-bowl-is-going-to-be-quite-a-ardbeg-rollercoaster-ride/#comment-17905 I_SPEY Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:58:43 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=3543#comment-17905 Quote John H. "My preliminary opinion of Rollercoaster: Tastes too young to be in the same class as Corryvreckan. I’m just tasting the Rollercoaster right now, next to the two Corryvreckans (Committee release and standard release). My first (informal) impression: a very nice effort considering the whiskies are from 3-12 years old. There’s a lot going on in there. But, I can really taste the young whiskies in there. Unlike the Corryvreckans which are young but fully mature, this one isn’t. A bit too youthful for me to score it solidly in the 90s. It will be somewhere in the high 80s. Perhaps 8-10 points lower than Corry (give or take a point or two), which I rated 96. Having said this, if you like you Islay whiskies very young, then go for it." After having read John's above mentioned comment on this new Ardbeg, I realy am not 100% sure buying this new, three years old scion, I think I'll go for the matured ones! Please, don't misunderstand me; it could easily be a fantastic whisky! And It probably is amongst the young ones. Quote John H. “My preliminary opinion of Rollercoaster: Tastes too young to be in the same class as Corryvreckan.

I’m just tasting the Rollercoaster right now, next to the two Corryvreckans (Committee release and standard release). My first (informal) impression: a very nice effort considering the whiskies are from 3-12 years old. There’s a lot going on in there. But, I can really taste the young whiskies in there. Unlike the Corryvreckans which are young but fully mature, this one isn’t. A bit too youthful for me to score it solidly in the 90s. It will be somewhere in the high 80s. Perhaps 8-10 points lower than Corry (give or take a point or two), which I rated 96.

Having said this, if you like you Islay whiskies very young, then go for it.”

After having read John’s above mentioned comment on this new Ardbeg, I realy am not 100% sure buying this new, three years old scion, I think I’ll go for the matured ones! Please, don’t misunderstand me; it could easily be a fantastic whisky! And It probably is amongst the young ones.

]]> By: Rollercoaster Reviews « THE CASKS http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2010/02/07/the-super-bowl-is-going-to-be-quite-a-ardbeg-rollercoaster-ride/#comment-17817 Rollercoaster Reviews « THE CASKS Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:47:50 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=3543#comment-17817 [...] John Hansell posted some preliminary thoughts here which bore out what I would guess about something made with barrels 10 years and younger.  I’ll most likely not get a bottle of this one, California will get only few bottles and there are a lot of people richer and faster than I am… [...] [...] John Hansell posted some preliminary thoughts here which bore out what I would guess about something made with barrels 10 years and younger.  I’ll most likely not get a bottle of this one, California will get only few bottles and there are a lot of people richer and faster than I am… [...]

]]> By: Justin http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2010/02/07/the-super-bowl-is-going-to-be-quite-a-ardbeg-rollercoaster-ride/#comment-17794 Justin Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:10:27 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=3543#comment-17794 That's music to my ears. Any idea of cost, or more details of the Committee meeting in Chicago? I'm seriously considering going, even if it means I have to make the drive back to Omaha in the middle of the night. That’s music to my ears. Any idea of cost, or more details of the Committee meeting in Chicago? I’m seriously considering going, even if it means I have to make the drive back to Omaha in the middle of the night.

]]> By: Monique at the Dell http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2010/02/07/the-super-bowl-is-going-to-be-quite-a-ardbeg-rollercoaster-ride/#comment-17695 Monique at the Dell Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:55:49 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=3543#comment-17695 Just found out that we even have allocation for Rollercoaster in Omaha, NE. Exact same as Supernova's distribution... never fear Ardbeg fans! Looking forward to meeting up with lots of MA/WDJK fans at the Committee meeting. Just found out that we even have allocation for Rollercoaster in Omaha, NE. Exact same as Supernova’s distribution… never fear Ardbeg fans! Looking forward to meeting up with lots of MA/WDJK fans at the Committee meeting.

]]> By: John Hansell http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2010/02/07/the-super-bowl-is-going-to-be-quite-a-ardbeg-rollercoaster-ride/#comment-17648 John Hansell Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:40:35 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=3543#comment-17648 A.J., they're opposite ends of the spectrum. Blasda is a lower ABV, less peated Ardbeg. A.J., they’re opposite ends of the spectrum. Blasda is a lower ABV, less peated Ardbeg.

]]> By: John Hansell http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2010/02/07/the-super-bowl-is-going-to-be-quite-a-ardbeg-rollercoaster-ride/#comment-17646 John Hansell Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:38:41 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=3543#comment-17646 A.J. they're opposite ends of the Ardbeg spectrum. Blasda is a lower ABV, much less peated Ardbeg. A.J. they’re opposite ends of the Ardbeg spectrum. Blasda is a lower ABV, much less peated Ardbeg.

]]> By: A.J. Straus http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2010/02/07/the-super-bowl-is-going-to-be-quite-a-ardbeg-rollercoaster-ride/#comment-17631 A.J. Straus Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:51:45 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=3543#comment-17631 John: How does it compare against Blasda? John:

How does it compare against Blasda?

]]> By: John Hansell http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2010/02/07/the-super-bowl-is-going-to-be-quite-a-ardbeg-rollercoaster-ride/#comment-17563 John Hansell Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:44:36 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=3543#comment-17563 Well then, Brian. This whisky might just be for you. I personally wish it had more maturity. Well then, Brian. This whisky might just be for you. I personally wish it had more maturity.

]]> By: Kyle http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2010/02/07/the-super-bowl-is-going-to-be-quite-a-ardbeg-rollercoaster-ride/#comment-17528 Kyle Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:39:19 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=3543#comment-17528 Just got the word, Rollercoaster should be in stores in CA on February 22nd. It should be going through the same channels as the Supernova. Just got the word, Rollercoaster should be in stores in CA on February 22nd. It should be going through the same channels as the Supernova.

]]> By: Best in Blog #68: Ardbeg Releases a Rollercoaster | Whisky Party http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2010/02/07/the-super-bowl-is-going-to-be-quite-a-ardbeg-rollercoaster-ride/#comment-17521 Best in Blog #68: Ardbeg Releases a Rollercoaster | Whisky Party Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:11:07 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=3543#comment-17521 [...] Advocate The Super Bowl is going to be quite a (Ardbeg) Rollercoaster ride February 7, 2010 John HansellMalt Advocate Whisky Awards “Scotch Whisky: Single Malt of the [...] [...] Advocate The Super Bowl is going to be quite a (Ardbeg) Rollercoaster ride February 7, 2010 John HansellMalt Advocate Whisky Awards “Scotch Whisky: Single Malt of the [...]

]]> By: Louis http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2010/02/07/the-super-bowl-is-going-to-be-quite-a-ardbeg-rollercoaster-ride/#comment-17497 Louis Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:44:58 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=3543#comment-17497 Well, I see this as a good news/bad news situation. I would have loved to see another great Ardbeg, that I can actually purchase in the us, but my wallet is happier not having to be opened for another non-budgeted for bottle. Well, I see this as a good news/bad news situation. I would have loved to see another great Ardbeg, that I can actually purchase in the us, but my wallet is happier not having to be opened for another non-budgeted for bottle.

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