"I could eulogise pretentiously for hours but its quite simply the finest, in my opinion."

GEORGE BOYTER, LONDON

"I visited Ardbeg this summer and purchased a bottle of the 17 years old. This is the most fabulous single malt, in my opinion. There is a wonderful flavor with a smooth finish. I wish I could be closer to Islay so I would never run out of Ardbeg. Thank you for a wonderful visit."

JESSICA YOUNG, PITTSBUGRH PA USA

"A fantastic site, it`s good to see Ardbeg up and running again and showing the foresight to continue moving forward. Good luck and let my Auntie Jean know I was asking for her!"

JOHN SHAW, GLASGOW

"A few days ago I ordered a bottle of your fine 17 year old malt.
I was concerned that it might not arrive in time for a friend`s 60th
birthday as this was less than 28 days away.
I was therefore very pleased to find that the bottle had arrived
safely today (surely less than 7 days later).Thanks for your efforts.
My colleague and I will sit down to celebrate his birthday with
`the best whisky in the world`.
Thanks again for a great drink and a great service.
cheers.
Mike Davis"

MICHAEL DAVIS, BURGESS HILL

"Dear sirs,

if there is an upcoming "Manager's Choice" -please let me know. This was the best Ardbeg I ever tasted.
Best wishes for 2000. Bernd Wolf"

CALEDONIAN CONNECTION, GERMANY

"Dear Mr. J. Thomson,

Thank you for your shipment of Ardbeg merchandise and your kind note. We will wear our fleece jackets with pride and honour. We`d like to tell you how many different kinds of Ardbeg we have in our collection and have tasted over the years, but that list would take a lot of your time. Let`s state that among our favorites are the Ardbeg 1978 and 1975. We were fortunate to taste the 10 year old distillery bottling (from approx. 15 years ago). So we can say that we know Arbeg rather well, as we also have an independent bottling of a 9 year old Ardbeg. Maybe you would like to know that we have yet to discover an Ardbeg that is not to our liking. By the way, we are also great fans of Glenmorangie. We are eagerly awaiting a new 10 year old Ardbeg and hope that the original maltings at Ardbeg will be restored. Again, thanks for your kind response and speedy shipment- it was wonderful to have the items before Christmas.

With kind regards,
Hylda Hendriksma and
Walter Gijsman"

H. HENDRIKSMA, THE NETHERLANDS

"Dear Sirs/laddies

First, let me express our admiration for this unique product, the world`s best whisky ever made. We (around 5 passionnate whiskey drinker here in the 3-country region `switzerland-Germany-France`) are constantly working on the `Ardbegisation` of colleagues and friends, still wasting their money on toxic waste like Chivas, J. Walker, Glennfiddich,.. and similar liquids. But we will take the glory of Ardbeg to people, who never could imagine how whisky realy can taste. So we are on a mission from god.
Now, we have been visting your site in late November 98, we still remeber the tour that this nice lady called `Paula` was giving us. So we decided to visit you again and also show you some marvellous pictures we shot when we left your island. One is a rainbow coming down right over Ardbeg distillery, which shines in bright light.
We also heard about the damage, storms were doing to your visitor center last year, we hope that the finacial impact is not to critical.

P.S: by the way, if you don`t sell us a cask, we will protest and go into hunger-strike right in front of your visitor center......

"

BERHARD SAILER, SWITZERLAND-AUSTRIA-FRANCE-GERMANY

"I`ve just discovered your website, and quite recently, I discovered your malt. No words can describe it. I would be most grateful for any additional information you can offer on your distillery, the malt and the island itself as, together with a group of friends, I`m planning to visit Islay this summer. Slainte!"

RAJMUND MATUSZKIEWICZ, POLAND

"Having enjoyed many others, Ardbeg, for me, is truly the quintessential Islay malt whisky. I greatly enjoy the intriguing elegance of the 17 year old, and find the 1975 Vintage simply unrivalled. The distilleries of Islay produce some memorable malts indeed--Ardbeg is, however, unforgettable! Finally, a suggestion: though these current offerings are brilliant, you could really accomplish a well-rounded CV by resurrecting the peaty 10 year old of lore! Slainte!"

JOSEPH R. HARRIS DOYLE, PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA USA

"Wow, what a wonderful site, nearly the equal
to your 17 year old malt. I like your site because
it is informative, clear, quick to load and easy to navigate.
And of course it`s all about my favourite tipple."

CHRIS EVANS, MANCHESTER

"Love it. Enough said."

MIKE HANSEN, SEATTLE

"We`ve visited Islay last week and it is without question the warmest place on earth. And I don`t refer to the weather !
We`d like to especially thank Paula who`s told us all we wanted to know about Ardbeg and more both at the distillery and at the Ardview Inn.
There is no doubt that we will return to Islay in the future.
On tuesday january 25th we`ve organised a nosing and tasting here in Uitgeest Holland dedicated to Islay and it`s Malts.
It will not come as a surprise to you that the Ardbeg will be the climax of the evening as it is truly `the Ultimate Islay Malt Whisky`.
Please inform Paula we`ll be sending her a photograph taken on the evening.
Thank you once again for the warm welcome.

See you soon

Lowie van Herpen
Erwin Castricum"

LOWIE VAN HERPEN, HOLLAND

"I bought a bottle of Ardbeg 10 yrs old in 1989. What a shock! I still have the empty bottle.
A few days ago I discovered the new 10 yrs old : the same essence but much more deep and impressive.

"

JEAN-MARC DANQUIGNY, PARIS

"Dear Sir`s!

I am surprised. I try to get any of `The Ardbeg` for a long time.
Everybody told me, it doesn`t exist anymore. Destiellery is closed...
Now as I got Internet access - one of the first pages I opened -
I found your page even with a shop to order!!
Can this be true
So do you mail my orders all over Europe What`s the experience in shipping by mail. Is it save for the bottels Please tell me, and then expect my order!
Sincerley Michael"

MICHAEL BAYER, AUSTRIA

"Greetings.

The Ardbeg Interactive page is as billiant as I had expected it would be once the kinks were worked out! Thanks very much for your greatly appreciated efforts.

For aye,
Joseph"

JOSEPH R. HARRIS DOYLE, PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA USA

"Ardbeg tastes amazing. The king of Islay Malts."

DON ROBERTS, EDINBURGH

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