Here’s a fun nose: bananas, caramelized sugar, vanilla and a hint of extinguished flames - in short, Bananas Foster. Take a sip or scoop up a helping with your pudding spoon and you’ll be rewarded with a rich and creamy mouthfeel and a hint of bananas, before it turns more typically Ardbegian with a dusting of dark chocolate. The finish is long and sweet, like a slice of pineapple in melting vanilla ice cream. A splash of water brings out some peaty spice - let’s call it nutmeg to continue the dessert theme. This is another delicious twist on Ardbeg, but unlike previous releases I can’t imagine myself finishing a bottle any more than I can imagine eating all the Bananas Foster in New Orleans. Actually, I can imagine the latter, but it doesn’t end well. It would make a great substitute for a dessert wine and a sweet gift for a dinner party, but overall I’d say this is a must try rather than a must buy.