Tastes

Thought it would be a novelty, but it’s actually pretty good.

Sweet. Great depth of flavors

One of the best whiskies I’ve had. Fruity, vanilla, floral, sweet. Complex and no bite.

My first intro to Ardbeg. I love Laphroaig, so this is a slight comparison. Very meaty and hammy with the smokiness. Not as peaty as expected, but the fruity flavors and sweetness shine through. Bitey in the end. Maybe this is because the age. Very good but not great. I’ll have to try Ardbeg 10 next

More bitey, I think I like the flavor of the 86 proof slightly better

Very solid. More fruit notes than expected. Sweet vanilla and caramel

I like this better than original makers. Smooth for the higher proof. Still sweet and a little richer. Nice

Solid. Cinnamon spices and vanilla sweetness. Smooth

I can see why some reviews say medical. A little bitey, but it has a nice sweetness to it. Worth the price

Solid. Not my first choice but happy to sip