Ardbeg Corryvreckan

Starts with some sweetness then the smoke hits! Lovely long finish. Delicious.

This guy is super ultra strong. Tastes of black jam. Add a few drops of water and the flavor turns woody, with the aroma of cookie dough. I prefer without water despite the strength

For my 100th review on here I thought it should be something I know I will like and fitting of the milestone. Having loved 10, Blaaack and An Oa, let’s dive (pun intended) right into Corry. You can indeed pickup the bones of the 10 on the nose, but this brings darker, smoother layers. Brine wafts from the glass first, making every dirty martini you’ve have before it jealous. Earthy peat vegetal notes are next followed by unctuous smoky meats. Unlike the 10 where each component is screaming and vying for your attention, this dram is more mature and is just as complex but mellow. The palate also acts like it’s had some time to grow up, as well as hit the gym so it can throw you around. The additional proof makes this magical with sticky, tarry rope coating the mouth at first sip, then changing to damp, decaying vegetation. Thick, acrid smokey phenols round out the middle and once this finally settles down there is a hint of barley and oak to remind you that this a distilled and aged spirit. Finish is medium long with lasting peat, pepper and dry oak, with the 57% doing a fine job of keeping me warm in this cold Edmonton weather. I haven’t tried Uigeadail yet but this is my favourite expression so far. So familiar, but cranked up enough to make it interesting and a keeper in the cabinet.