This Single Malt is distilled by Ardbeg in Islay.
Average Score 83
Highest Score 86
Lowest Score 81
# of Times Scored 12
Apples, peat, maritime coastal sea breeze then citrus aromas on the nose. Sweet peaty peppery mouthfeel. Sweet peaty fruit, some saltiness then delightful citrus notes on the palate. Honey, peat robustly present on a medium long finish.
Scored on 30th Apr 2024 @ 9:37 AM · Tasted on 30th Apr, 2024 · Comments (0)
85Sweet peat, zesty tarry lemons and vanilla on the nose. Chewy tarry mouthfeel. Sweet peat, lemon notes, honey and vanilla on the palate. Honest, straightforward. Medium long sweet tarry finish.
Scored on 17th Oct 2021 @ 4:51 PM · Tasted on 17th Oct, 2021 · Comments (0)
82Rubber aromas, sweet burnt wood, smoky honey and vanilla on the nose. Seaside bonfire mouthfeel. Gentle, sweet spices with a strong peat presence. Simple. Sooty medium finish.
Scored on 29th May 2021 @ 9:14 AM · Tasted on 16th Jan, 2021 · Comments (0)
82Fresh spices, sweet peat, tar and fruit on the nose. Dry, malty, warm fruit, floral and heavy peat on the palate. Long finish.
Scored on 21st Jan 2017 @ 8:00 PM · Tasted on 25th Nov, 2016 · Comments (0)
85Sweet fruity peat and vanilla on the nose. Citrus notes, sea spray and soft gentle smoke on the palate.
Scored on 9th Mar 2016 @ 5:42 PM · Tasted on 28th Oct, 2015 · Comments (0)
83Sweet cigar smoke and dry peat on the nose. Fruit, red berries and vanilla peat on the palate.
Scored on 15th Jan 2016 @ 7:45 PM · Tasted on 5th Dec, 2015 · Comments (0)
86Peaty coal tar, sweet, fish market aromas on the nose. Barley grass, sprightly fresh peat on the palate. Clean finish.
Scored on 23rd Nov 2014 @ 2:43 PM · Tasted on 20th Nov, 2014 · Comments (0)
82Heavy sweet peat, oaky, seaweed and hay aromas on the nose. Malty smoke and tongue drying sweet barley on the palate.
Scored on 8th Nov 2014 @ 11:35 AM · Tasted on 20th Nov, 2013 · Comments (0)
83Sweet phenolic smoke, tar, medicinal olives on the nose. Iodine, seaweed then tropical fruit on the palate. Solid, firm, rich finish.
Scored on 8th Nov 2014 @ 11:29 AM · Tasted on 21st Nov, 2013 · Comments (0)
84Smoky, peppermint with a long hot pimento finish.
Scored on 1st Dec 2013 @ 9:00 PM · Tasted on 20th Nov, 2013 · Comments (0)
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