A softening of typical Ardbeg core. The campfire is there but it’s tamed by a sweetness and iodine. The sweetness is mellowed with water and allows almond, walnut and bandaids. Similar to laphroaig 10 in some ways. Much thinner in body than the laphroaig, but richer in flavour (and smoke!!). The palate features tangerine rind. An excellent dram that while not worth the price of admission, is still very enjoyable.