Ardbeg Corryvreckan

Second best to Uigeadail. Less sweet, more spicy.

I've had to revise my initial rating, as subsequent tastings have been far more positive (Note: This my first peated Scotch, and how peated it is!). All tasting was performed neat, with NO water added. Initially, the smokey pork and peat clubs you over the head and doesn't stop. However, leaving in the mouth for an extra 10-20 seconds shows this is far more complex than just a peat monster. The subtleties blossom into a very sweet yet mildly tart cherry/blackberry. The finish is reminiscent of a lit cigar melded with pepper. An interesting thing I noticed that while high in ABV, this was very gentle and smooth, with a couple of caveats. If left in the mouth for longer than 20-30 seconds, the heat starts to build, which is the opposite of every other cask strength whisky I've ever had. It's not something I'd want every day, and subjectively tastes much better during cooler months, but it's a staple of my cabinet going forward.