First off, I’m a HUGE Ardbeg fan. This dram is just another reason to be. Look - beautiful light amber color, like apple juice. Slow thin legs as I expect from an oily scotch like this. They don’t disappoint. Nose - the most predominant aroma is that of lightly smoked meats, like a salami or a prosciutto, and it is accompanied by a beautiful, round sweetness like warm chocolate. Something sharp hides just out of sight, maybe a spice of some sort that I can’t identify. Alcohol isn’t overwhelming at around 47% but you can’t discard its presence. Taste - opens up very softly, not as rash as I would have figured from such a young whisky. Saltiness and the ocean greenery clash suddenly and dominate the tongue, I’ve never had seaweed but this is what I imagine it would taste like. Disappears slowly, fantastic mouth feel - not too thick but not fleeting - then dissipates into something slightly floral. Overall - a very good purchase. Potentially a good introduction to the bold flavor profile of Ardbeg expressions. Reasonably priced as well! Though I’m from Alabama so anything not from a package store is usually well priced. Will definitely ask my local store to keep these on the shelf!