Ardbeg Grooves (2018 Committee Release)

Smoky and medicinal

Dry paper and mild peach on the nose. The peat is even from nose to finish with some charcoal and apricot. Not cloying in any way. More spicy than sweet. Only negative is the heat from the proof is not consumed with richness of flavor. This whisky is too mild for the proof needs water down to about 90 proof. At that point, the floral subtleties increase.

Distillery tasting and very good.