Sometimes experiments work. Sometimes they don’t. But if you’re Ardbeg, even failures are cash generating. It’s very uncharacteristically Ardbeg. Citrusy. Almost tart. Then comes some soot. Then some sour lactic acid? Finally…then sudden sharp hit of peat comes at you. For me, it’s simply too discombobulated, just a stitched up mess. Mine was only a 1 ounce sample, but I’d be pissed as hell if I were to spend anywhere close to the market price. It lacks complexity and the fluidity I’d expect for something of this price ($250+). You first get citrus. Then soot. Then sharp peat. All as separate entities without one flowing to the next. Not to mention that sour lactic acid taste. That was very uncharacteristic Ardbeg. I’m probably the outlier…but another special release Ardbeg disappointment.