Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19 Year Batch 5 (2023)

Nose is drier than batch 4, with sand and brine and smoke from a small campfire. Palate is nicely warming and smooth, with vanilla butter biscuit, green apples, hay, and a nice hint of peat leading to a slightly woody, dry, and clean finish. More obviously an Ardbeg, but also quite refined and approachable. My favorite of the series so far.