David-Endean
Ardbeg Corryvreckan
Single Malt — Islay, Scotland
Reviewed
June 30, 2018 (edited September 5, 2018)
Just opening the top on this nearly singed my eyebrows from the smoke off this dram. Very hot, but honestly doesn’t really develop with the addition of a couple drops. As my palette gets adjusted I get loads of ash spot, but also a bit of saltiness and brininess on the tongue. The last few drops of my pint reveal a little vanilla from the bourbon cask aging, and actually went quite well with chips and salsa. Only worth a 3 though because the overwhelming heat, peat and ABV (57.1%!) coupled with the price just doesn’t make it worth it at all for me. Only for the most diehard of peat fanatics. Worth a shot for the 50ml, though, if you want to burn your eyebrows, and your mouth for a bit.
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Peat and High ABV is an Ardbeg trait.