How can something so funky still come off feeling so clean and refreshing? Nose: Vanilla and just-sanded wood Freshly sliced citrus and grass Sea spray, and smooth stones Smoooke, deep, maritime smoke. Palate: Surprisingly light, yet unquestionably powerful. Almost like it was sprayed into your mouth, not poured. Powerful but clean smoke Salt, bright citrus, and dried tropical fruits Sea weed, grass and fresh ocean breezes. Finish: Looooong, but not in a sticky, lingering way. Similar to Lagavulin, there is a lightness that caps everything off. For Ardbeg it’s more of a salty whipped cream sensation.