ardbeg 10yo the ultimate Doing this alongside with Corryve & An OA Of the three, this is the lightest in color Beautiful caramel smokiness, little pepper to none, roasted bbq meat, roasted nuts, dryness 3 Bitterness, smokey incense, nutty, creamy, malty 2.75 Long sustain smoke 2.75 2.75 Undil Nosing: incendiary burn, proceed with caution. In the second whiff you find strong vanilla, campfire, sweet toffee playfulness Flavour: immediate burning on the tongue and Lingering through, oiliness and sharp kick on the front and back palate. Oiliness is distinct and the peppery chilli flakes remains for a while. It’s a straightforward whisky, contrary to the nosing, there was no sweetness - what you get is brute manly wood, heat, charcoal, fire. Finish: a smoothing campfire smokiness that lingers for a while. The oiliness of the whisky ensures a sustained gentle smokiness. Half a dram/4drops dil Nosing: fiery burn doesn’t taper away, sweetness of toffee candies flavour remains Flavour: drastic change in profile, you will find less burn on the tip of your tongue but the rest of your mouth remains ignited. You begin to taste a creamy marshmallow baked in campfire. Finish: no change