Appearance: Clover honey gold is the color, with super thin oily legs clinging to the glass. Nose: The nose takes you on a wild delicious journey. First appear citrusy notes of orange and lemon, followed by smokey salty peat, soaked dead leaves, and savory bacon grease. And wrapping around it all, notes of honey, cut grass, and maple syrup. With a splash of water, it becomes much sweeter and the peat takes the back seat letting a more floral aroma shine. The combo reminds me of aromatic pipe smoke. Taste: The savory palate has notes of peat, oak, bacon / BBQ char, cigar smoke, and red apple; it is quite delicious. With a splash of water a green grape note comes forward more prominently. Finish: The finish is long, subtle, and lingering with notes of peat and chewy orange slice candy. With a splash of water, it gets more bitey like with wood tannins. Thoughts: Right off the bat, I’m going to say don’t water it down. Initially though, I really love this whisky! It is delightful to smell and delicious to my palate, I would be happy to buy this again and anyone on the fence about trying it I say go for it! Ardbeg, thank you for your quality scotch! Sláinte!