Ardbeg Spectacular

Clear amber body thick legging. Smoke peat tobacco cherry aroma. Smoke tobacco earthy flavor. Medium full body moderately high alcohol warming. 8/4/8/3/16 3.9

Wow! Strong, bold flavours that complement the ardbeg peat so well. It really is a circus in my mouth! (Pause?)

Campfire smoke, licorice, eucalyptus, pear, apple, nutes, sea salt, leather. There is a lot going on with this. A lot of arrows coming in from different directions which eventually end up alligning to make a great scotch.

N: leather, smoke, cherries, pear M: antiseptic , caramel, F: mint, smoke, chocolate Excellent dram

Nose: peaty, smoke, tobacco. Bacon fat. Light fruity elements come through as the nose opens up. Mild port sweetness. Sticky dark syrupy fruit. Nice salinity Palate: peaty, but surprisingly smooth. Port influence is here but well balanced with classic ardbeg peat and smoke elements. Candied dark fruit. Light Creme brulee Finish: light ash. Peat. Hints of dried fruit. A-B with the 10 brings out so much young, fruity, chewy malt notes from the 10. The 10 is noticably hotter at the same proof.