Ardbeg Wee Beastie

Note: I have finished the entire bottle. Tasting Methodology: Neat in a Canadian Glencarin class. Rested 10 minutes. Nose: Nutty sherry, musky old wood on the nose. Sandalwood. Mouthfeel: Incredible. Perfectly balanced (neither wet/rich nor astringent) - soft supple mouthfeel. Sherry. Palate: Dry musky wood. Straw finish. Empty sweetness, souless. Finish: balsa wood dry sandpaper Strengths: mouthfeel Weaknesses: lack of soul/character on palate. No second level peat complexity (vs the 10 having a distinct vegetative peat character) Wonderful smoky whisky for mixing, but not complex enough to be enjoyed neat IMHO. Value: 9/10. Would I get this again? No. Spent 20 more dollars for the 10. Overall rating: I like it for a peaty themed drink. But it doesn’t have enough character to distinguish itself within the ardbeg lineup - it’s a try it once but I will never miss it

I much prefer the Corryvreckan or the 10

Doften av en härlig lägereldsrök spred sig i rummet några sekunder efter att ha hällt upp glaset. Smaknoter av majs, ljus (nästan vit) choklad, kaffebönor, tobak, söt maltighet, vita bönor? salt och tjära. Rökigheten är så påtaglig att den övergår till en form av funkig lagrad ost smak. Extremt långvarig smak, försvann inte ens efter flera försök på att smakbryta

This stuff is really hardcore. Not recommended for timid tipplers. And it is a beast. The ethanol burn will bite your tongue. It's somewhat akin to making love with a she wolf.

Nose: A-B next to the 10 this is brighter, fruitier. Getting more malt notes. Palate: way more lively than the 10, much more malt and sweetness. A slight heat. Some caramel. Finish: more phenols

Nose is ocean with a nice bit of sweetness. Taste is sweeter than expected with some fruityness in addition too salt. This slowly turns to pepper and smoke. Finish is smokey and piney