Ardbeg 10 Year

Nose; Latakia pipe tobacco. Leather. Malt. Taste: ashtray. Worn leather. Hints of prunes. Musty. Peaty. Oily. Fantastic.

Pale, straw appearance, with uniform alcohol legs. Nose- measured and mild smoke, with yeasty bread, iodine, and compost. Taste- similar, with all the mild and mellow notes. Very smooth, with no sharp edges. Medium body, with a moderate finish. Outstanding presentation. RJT

Punches up, but definitely a bit harsh.