Taster

Nose: Driftwood bonfires on the beach, then home to a hot, steamy bath in coal-tar soap.

Palate: Syrupy, sensuous, tar-like.

Finish: Charcoal. Perfumy. Fresh. Therapeutic.

Comment: Real Ardbeg peatiness and smokiness.

Score: 9

Taster

Nose: Heavily oaked and richly sherried, salty heavy weight aromas. Prickly spice adds to the aroma.

Palate: Absolutely mind-blowing. The sweet peat is dense and chewy but also offers lighter smoky tones, too and eventually oak and iodine.

Finish: Sweet and toasty, some hickory and highly roasted coffee blends well with the massive peat.

Comment: The nose may be a little disappointing, but in all a glorious experience not to be missed.

Score: 9.5