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