Initially a wet smoke hits you. Then BBQ flavour and finally the Ardbeg herbal notes and sweetness come through. On the palate it's all out BBQ paired with sweetness and some honey. With water it gets sweeter and tends to switch to wet smoke again. The finish is long lasting, bold and rather smokey. Man this is terrific. The red wine really seems to go well with the ardbeg house style. This is by far the most complex and best Ardbeg I had. (90/100)