Ardbeg Corryvreckan

Of the ardbegs, this one is one of the more approachable. Oogie and 10 are good, but their profiles might be a stretch for the novice (like me). This one has those olive, bacon, peat notes unique to Ardbeg, but they are leveled to be approachable. This one is enjoyable.

A fruity sweetness on the nose. Strong, with lots of smokiness on the front. Slight sweet fruit notes. Salty, iodine finish with a heavy alcohol burn. Oily, viscous mouthfeel.

Astringent, spicy, fruity, peaty, smoky, oaky, berries, peppers, ash - all at once. It does feel like a whirlpool in the mouth. Hard hitting mouth feel, lights up the taste buds but also subsides fairly quickly. The peat, smoke, and tannins linger as usual with ardbeg, but the all over mouth feel disappears quickly. Second sip is cherries, stone fruit, numbing sensation, warmth, spice - wow. Not a forgetful dram. Also, 114 proof certainly makes you perk up. Ardbeg is already my favorite distillery and this is quickly becoming one of my favorite offerings from them. It’s a punch to the senses and I love it.