Nose : A surprising great balance for an Ardbeg. Fruits are plenty: apples, banana, pineapple. A small touch of smoke brings an interesting balance! Taste: A classic Ardbeg taste. Smoke is powerful, malt also. Apples still stick out, but fruits are less present than the nose. Finish : A smooth taste of exotic burnt/smoked fruits starts the finish, with powerful malt. The smoke than gets sweeter, and stays for a long time.