Buttery, intense and lightly oily, then a blast of exotic herbs and spices (fresh fenugreek, pepper tree leaves). Then comes porcini mushroom, passionfruit, syrup, caramel and vanilla.
Palate
Great balance here between cask and spirit. Peachy, then a light grip, sweet fruits.
Finish
Crushed black fruits.
Comment
Multilayered with hidden depths and subtle sweetness. A marvellous addition to a fascinating and groundbreaking, innovative range.
Island delights The Ardbeg candelight dinner is becoming an institution. Martine Nouet, who is at the event's core, reports on this year's event July 2006, Issue 57, page 42