Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19 Year Batch 1 (2019)

For the price point i could hardly wait to taste this expensive gem. But then reality set in. The nose and the taste were a blend of peat and arse. Very smokey and ethanol-like sting. It will make you carve Aarrrggghhh!

Sweetest ardbeg ive ever smelled. The peat and power are definitely there, but theres a sweetness unfer the smoke. The flavor doesnt disappoint, more mellowed and rounded than their standard peat and fire, on a bed of caramel and cane sugar sweetness. Smoke dominates the tail, which sticks around a long time. Absolutely lovely.

Nose - sweet and peaty, pleasant to smell Taste - super smooth, light peat and slight smokeyness, rich oilyness Finish - Smooth and drawn out, leaves a nice smokey flavor Score - 4.5, very smooth and delicious Scoring Legend 5.0 - Outstanding, unmatched to others 4.5 - Excellent, I will always keep a bottle in stock if possible 4.0 - Very good, quite enjoyable to drink, can consider as a solid choice 3.5 - Good, would taste again 3.0 - Average 2.5 - Acceptable, still drinkable 2.0 - Inferior, able to drink but not enjoyable 1.5 and below—wouldn’t drink again unless I am desperate

Nose is similar to any ardbeg of smoke, peat, and campfire. Fills the area with the best smell in the world. Once you move past that, there’s distinct tropical fruits. Palate is more subdued than other ardbegs, the same peat, fruit, and some sherry comes through, but it’s so much more balanced. Paprika, chocolate, peat, smoke, excellence. More time in the barrel only helps here. The finish is classic ardbeg, but more controlled and mature. Wow, wow, wow.