Ardbeg 10 Year

Practically clear in color disguises the sweet, cool, peaty-smoke which dominates, with menthol, sea salt, honey sweetness; all perfectly blended and that's just on the nose. Cigar tobacco and the honey sweetness arrive immediately on the palate that is slightly oily in texture. Oak arrives soon after with hints of white pepper. A strong bite singes the tongue but quickly dissipates with a moment of bitterness. A sweet and smokey finish, with a hint of iodine, leaves the mouth salivating for another sip. The addition of water thins the the body and subdues the burn. Preferable without water, in its natural environment. A smoke lovers dram. [$49][90/100] [Revisited: 1/24/15; 11/14/15]

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