• Nose (undiluted): big, earthy Ardbeg peat and smoke, a fruity aroma of dark cherries, a touch of vanilla, and some oak • Palate (undiluted): very rich and oily, lots of cherries, thick smoke, a touch of brown sugar, oranges • Finish: long and lingering, cinnamon, cloves, cigar smoke, toasted oak, dark chocolate, dark cherries, and some black pepper Excellent whisky! 93/100 points