The wee beastie imo is very good and even better than the 10. Also the perfect scotch for a daily dram. It's affordable for everyone at only like 40-42 euro.
My first scotch with a higher peat. At first the smoke smacks you in the face then there is a briney sweetness. Spicy and fruits with that young whiskey burn. Now I understand and taste exactly what everyone explains.
The tar taste is spot on. Their smokiest and most heavily peated i believe! AN OA is my favorite than the 10 follows. The Wee Beastie is just a bit too much. I could have one dram of it, then tap out to something different. Almost like very heavy beers. Have one then move to something less heavy, but sweeter.
Another great review, Jason! I absolutely love the new Wee Beastie! Was hesitant at first to purchase, but so glad I did. When I compared it to the ten, was surprised the beast came out the winner for me. 🥃
My first Ardbeg (last month) was the 10 and I loved it. I then tried the Wee Beastie, and loved it too! Was way less crazy as I was hearing. It didn't knock me out like I feared. Delicious and a permanent addition to my rotation! Here in Austin, TX it goes for $39.99 and the 10 goes for $49.99, which are great prices for Scotch. Lagavulin 8 goes for $66.99. Not sure if I want to pay the premium...
Love the comparison… Thank you! Surprisingly, I find myself comfortable with the price…If they left out the age-statement… Wonder what people would think? I appreciate the five-year-old statement, and I’m almost willing to pay a bit of a premium for their bravery.
This stuff cleared off the shelf as soon as it landed. Interested to see what regular availability will be. Once the Ardbeg 10 stock is also post tariff, the Wee Beastie pricing looks better.
Yeah by me in Long Island NY I seen it for $45 but the 10year was $50 so it’s kinda hard to pick the 5 when the 10 is only $5 more 🤷🏽♂️ too bad they can’t give me a shot at the store so I can decide
Wasn’t this delicious 🤤. It really is a wee beastie. Like that little cute monster you’d find in a dark creepy attic (😉) it smiles at you and then attacks you and once it sees you’re not scared of it, it becomes your friend. same price as the ten here in Chicago too but I’m not complaining I loved it. The ten is still my go to Ardbeg. Cheers bro 🥃
Binny's just raised the Ardbeg 10 from $50 to $55. The WB goes for $50. What upsets me more is that Binny's just raised the Corry and Uigi by $20 a bottle each!
@@M4dg04t it's Sherry vs french oak. The French oak in the corrvy provides some sweet but also some spice as well. I love the balance of it that pairs with the smoke.
Wee Beastie is just too young for me. Honestly, I was disappointed. I've had many young Kilchomans that were better. The nose did remind me of walking around the distillery last year. Give me the 10 any time!
The first thing I did was compare it to Kilchoman Machir Bay and Lagavulin 8. I liked the Kilchoman better, but to be fair the Kilchoman costs $65 and the Ardbeg cost $35.
Awesome. I’ve been wanting to do a side by side of these exact three. I was able to get the Beastie around here (MN) for about $38 which I thought was okay. The 10 usually goes for $45-50. Hoping that the Beastie will go on sale occasionally. If it was $30 I’d buy it like crazy. Won’t be replacing the 10 for me, but it’s a fun change of pace, and I love the proud age statement and higher ABV.
The wee beastie imo is very good and even better than the 10. Also the perfect scotch for a daily dram. It's affordable for everyone at only like 40-42 euro.
Got mine today for 43 US dollars
My first scotch with a higher peat. At first the smoke smacks you in the face then there is a briney sweetness. Spicy and fruits with that young whiskey burn. Now I understand and taste exactly what everyone explains.
freshly laid blacktop is still preferable to the used bandaids of Laphroaig. Still, I man up and enjoy a dram of that whenever possible.
Now I want it even more. Great review. Love the expression on that first sip.
Lagavulin 8 was my first heavily peated whisky as well, just bought a Laphroaig 10 last weekend. Cheers!
Sounds good, nice comparison. I'll be popping the Cork on mine tonight and giving it a wee review.
Slàinte 🥃
- Patrick
You are killing it Jason! Great job.👍
The tar taste is spot on. Their smokiest and most heavily peated i believe! AN OA is my favorite than the 10 follows. The Wee Beastie is just a bit too much. I could have one dram of it, then tap out to something different. Almost like very heavy beers. Have one then move to something less heavy, but sweeter.
My new favorite scotch. All the flavors I love.
Another great review, Jason! I absolutely love the new Wee Beastie! Was hesitant at first to purchase, but so glad I did. When I compared it to the ten, was surprised the beast came out the winner for me. 🥃
Yeah I like it too. It's getting better with air. Love the spice and fruits.
Rumor has it this will land around September in my area, I've been keeping my eye out, excited to try it
It's pretty awesome
Great review - exactly! A spicy smoke bomb with lots of light fruit. Love your WotSW's. Keep 'em coming.
Can't wait to try this!
My first Ardbeg (last month) was the 10 and I loved it. I then tried the Wee Beastie, and loved it too! Was way less crazy as I was hearing. It didn't knock me out like I feared. Delicious and a permanent addition to my rotation! Here in Austin, TX it goes for $39.99 and the 10 goes for $49.99, which are great prices for Scotch. Lagavulin 8 goes for $66.99. Not sure if I want to pay the premium...
I have the Lagavulin 8 I prefer the Ardbeg 10 and 5 more. There is alot of iodine taste in the Lagavulin 8.
nobody gives a shit what you comment on a 3rd tier youtube channel. get a life. fuckin blowhard.
I get mine for $36. Very worth it
Got me craving an Ardbeg Ten now...the wife won't be happy when another bottle shows up on the shelf.
A man has to man!
Love the comparison… Thank you! Surprisingly, I find myself comfortable with the price…If they left out the age-statement… Wonder what people would think? I appreciate the five-year-old statement, and I’m almost willing to pay a bit of a premium for their bravery.
I'm waiting for this to show up locally like a lot of other things... I may have to wait for November's BC Liquor Store Premium Spirits Release.
NOW, it is officially reviewed ! great vid, 45$USD in DC yo'll ((oh boy, ppl LIKE this beastie-mini, price may JUST went up another 5$ ...))
Never had Ardbeg, I don’t stray from bourbon much. You had me until you said freshly laid blacktop haha!
yeah thats the note that gets people. lol But then its bacon!
The Uigeadail is the best I've had from the Ardbeg line, but admit I have not had this one or the Oa
I want to try this. Not sure I'll like it, as the 10 isn't my jam - but that's no reason not to at least have a pour
Different than the 10 for sure...a b it more fruity and more spice. I like the 2 casks on the Wee Beastie.
In my market the 5 is $35 and the 10 is $50. Price seems fair.
thats fair
I really got a lot of citrus on the back that was so surprising
I love bourbon, but I've never had a bourbon that takes me on a trip like an Ardbeg.
I would agree! Ardbeg has something special.
My scotch prayers answered.
This stuff cleared off the shelf as soon as it landed. Interested to see what regular availability will be. Once the Ardbeg 10 stock is also post tariff, the Wee Beastie pricing looks better.
I hope so! With it only being 5 years old you would hope there is enough to go around.
Yeah by me in Long Island NY I seen it for $45 but the 10year was $50 so it’s kinda hard to pick the 5 when the 10 is only $5 more 🤷🏽♂️ too bad they can’t give me a shot at the store so I can decide
I think I see Ardbog by Ardbeg behind you. Can you do a taste comparison between Ardbog and and one of the ardbeg?
Hey the Scottish accent wasn't bad! Haha
I really like this bottle. I don't get the spice/pepper you get. I like this one better than the 10 year. Thanks for the review!
Must be a palate thing, it's overpowering for some.
the spice goes away after a few sips but was still there for me. I love spice so Im sensitive to it. But this does get easier and sweeter as you sip.
I see that bottle of Supernova behind you. Did you ever review it? I am a big fan.
never got around to it. I liked it alot.
amazing video
Wasn’t this delicious 🤤. It really is a wee beastie. Like that little cute monster you’d find in a dark creepy attic (😉) it smiles at you and then attacks you and once it sees you’re not scared of it, it becomes your friend. same price as the ten here in Chicago too but I’m not complaining I loved it. The ten is still my go to Ardbeg. Cheers bro 🥃
Cheers buddy. Definitely starts off cute and cuddly and then bites you when you're not looking. LOL
Binny's just raised the Ardbeg 10 from $50 to $55. The WB goes for $50. What upsets me more is that Binny's just raised the Corry and Uigi by $20 a bottle each!
@@xiamengbaby thats the Tarriffs kicking in
Ok, this review made me go and buy a bottle. Such a horrible influence Jason. 😉🤣🤣
Keep. Being Great!!
HAHA! Sorry man! Its nice on the nose and then bites you when your not looking!
@@TheMashandDrum You weren't kidding. That nose is great but very deceptive. It has the aroma of a Bunnahabin 12 but then kicks you in the mouth.
@@RunRevCoach_Gerald LOL..Exactly
If you enjoy the 19 you’ll love Uigeadail, notch up, BBQ in a bottle. 😜
Love the Oogie! Corrvy is still my fav though.
@@TheMashandDrum I love the Oogie, not yet had the Corry. Being that they are both cask strength, how do they differ? Sherry vs. not?
@@M4dg04t it's Sherry vs french oak. The French oak in the corrvy provides some sweet but also some spice as well. I love the balance of it that pairs with the smoke.
80$ here in canada ;(
And the 10 little over 100$..
move to america
Lagavulin 8 for 8 bucks? Ohio rules! 7:28😁
Wee Beastie is just too young for me. Honestly, I was disappointed. I've had many young Kilchomans that were better. The nose did remind me of walking around the distillery last year. Give me the 10 any time!
The first thing I did was compare it to Kilchoman Machir Bay and Lagavulin 8.
I liked the Kilchoman better, but to be fair the Kilchoman costs $65 and the Ardbeg cost $35.
I'm also a fan of Kilchoman. Very tasty!
Love the 10 for the complexity but last bottle I had I found it was a bit boring compared to the likes of Big Peat and Wee
Ha ha whisky trap lured you in.
LOL! Yes it did
IMO Wee Beastie blows the 10 away!
Awesome. I’ve been wanting to do a side by side of these exact three. I was able to get the Beastie around here (MN) for about $38 which I thought was okay. The 10 usually goes for $45-50. Hoping that the Beastie will go on sale occasionally. If it was $30 I’d buy it like crazy. Won’t be replacing the 10 for me, but it’s a fun change of pace, and I love the proud age statement and higher ABV.
Should be 35$ at most. 50 plus dollars is little ridiculous.
like your mom's butthole.
Yes the 10 is definitely more rounded than the 5