Smoky ash turns toward sweet heat, with a burnt bacon finish and lingering sour, sweetness around the gums. Big bold flavors that open the imagination to shiny new tires, and gas-fed machinery. Water highlights the sweet flavors, while increasing the dryness of the oak. If this were the only expression from Ardbeg, I'd have a bottle on rotation on my shelf - all the time. However, I'd rather save my money for the Uigeadail. The Uigeadail has everything I want from Ardbeg, and more. My Rating Glossary: Two Stars: "I'd rather be drinking lite beer." Two 1/2 Stars: "Posh rubbish." Three Stars: "I love whisk(e)y. This is average love." Three 1/2 Stars: "May buy again." Four Stars: "I've got to get you into my life." Four 1/2 Stars: "Better than drugs." Five Stars: "Life is good. Whisky makes it better."