Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 6 by Michael Jackson and Jim Murray.
Whisky Magazine is the perfect complement to the dram in your glass. Every issue brings you fascinating articles on the art, science and romance of the 'water of life', plus page after page of tasting notes.
Nose
Driftwood bonfires on the beach, then home to a hot, steamy bath in coal-tar soap. Palate
Syrupy, sensuous, tar-like. Finish
Charcoal. Perfumy. Fresh. Therapeutic. Comment
Real Ardbeg peatiness and smokiness.
Jim Murray
Nose
Heavily oaked and richly sherried, salty heavy weight aromas. Prickly spice adds to the aroma. Palate
Absolutely mind-blowing. The sweet peat is dense and chewy but also offers lighter smoky tones, too and eventually oak and iodine. Finish
Sweet and toasty, some hickory and highly roasted coffee blends well with the massive peat. Comment
The nose may be a little disappointing, but in all a glorious experience not to be missed.
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