Ardbeg
8.5

Ardbeg

Supernova

ABV 58.9%

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Has considerable character. Fresh, young but for peat freaks only.

Dave Broom

Specification

Ardbeg

Brand

Supernova

Expression

Single Malt

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

58.9%

ABV

Scotland

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Big smoke! Bog myrtle,seaweed,some linseed,smoked eel. Salty. In time some dubbin (oiliness). With water shows youth and a burning paper note.

Palate: Seems young.Has crunchy malt counterbalanced by some oiliness in the middle. Briny with hot peppers and a little pecan sweetness. The smoke is dominant on the back palate.

Finish: Young. Spent ashes and tarred rope. Hint of balsam.

Comment: Has considerable character. Fresh, young but for peat freaks only.

Score: 8

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Medicinal and mineral. Créosote. Disinfectant. Wet pebble. Bog myrtle, citrus fruit,smoke. A touch of camphor. Then barley sugar,vanilla biscuit. Pungent but the aromatic display is under control.

Palate: Sweet maltiness followed by an explosion of peat,smoke from the kiln and soot. Salty feel.

Finish: Lingering with mineral notes.

Comment: As we say in French,an iron hand in a velvet glove. Splendid.

Score: 9

8.5
Overall Score

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