Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 6 by Michael Jackson and Jim Murray.
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Nose
Assertive, briny, seaweedy, tar-like. Hint of sulphur. Palate
Sweetish. Cereal grains, oil, gorse. Tightly combined flavours. Finish
Oily. Lemon skins. Freshly-ground white pepper. Very appetising. Comment
Not the most muscular Ardbeg, but still robust.
Jim Murray
Nose
A gentle, seductive sweet peat leads the way to a complex arrival of malt and vanilla. Palate
Soft and languid at first, brilliant chewy malt and cocoa adds the depth and balance. Finish
There is a delightful level of residual peat which ensures a long finish. Comment
I admit to being a little biased here as I did have a hand in putting this whisky together. But I must say I adore it for its wonderful balance.
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