Ardbeg Corryvreckan Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ML

Dull gold colour with pale straw hue. quite an unusual nose for an Ardbeg. Rich chocolate, vanilla, lemonbutter and spiceabovea smoky salty layer, the only evidence that it’s Ardbeg is the end note ofterracotta/clay/wet charcoal. With time in the glass, fresh smoky characteristics emerge, but do not dominate. The intensepalate is initially rich and creamy, quiteheavily peated, richchocolatey flavoursmingle harmoniouslywith the lemon butter before the unusually overt oak grips dry andthe peat explodes – softly! The back palate is dry, firm, overtly oaky, and extremely spicy.Excellent balance at cask strength. Warm, tingly, spicy finish.Lemon, dry cocoa, strong spice and gentle smoke dominate the lengthy aftertaste. Austerely dry by Ardbeg standards but one of their best on record.57.1% Alc./Vol.