I indulged in a pour of Auriverdes at a whiskey bar in Vancouver, and was quite excited since I hadn't seen it anywhere in the States for a while. It's interesting but not worth the premium over the regular lineup. The nose had a wine twist to complement some Ardbeg smoke, but it felt like a bit of a cooking wine -- a little more vinegar and tartness. At times I also picked up a milky note and some hay. The palate initially was sweet as well, with some orchard fruits, and the mid- and back palate were dominated by a roar of nice, complex, charred Ardbeg smoke. The finish has a coffees and cream duo, as the smoke lingers, but there weren't a rush of flavors. I've found the distillery's special editions are a little hit and miss, but always worth trying. And its price, however, I'd just opt for a bottle of 10 and a bottle of Uigeadail and have two whiskies I prefer to this one. It'd be around a 4-star for me if priced at $80 or below, but at $120+ I'll knock it down to 3.5.