A big islander, well structured and well balanced. Just a dash of water is\renough to enhance the flavours.
Martine Nouet
Ardbeg
Brand
Alligator
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
2011
Year of Bottling
51.2%
ABV
Islay
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Big, intense. Immediate marine scents. Iodine, seaweeds with an earthy note. Smoky and floral notes rise up, intimately interlaced. Smoked haddock and meat. BBQ ready ! A fresh aniseed touch.
Palate: Sweet at start with a big whiff of smoke. Then a dry fizzy feel. The alcohol is well mastered. Minty and liquorice freshness.
Finish: Lingering, refreshing and sooty.
Comment: A big islander, well structured and well balanced. Just a dash of water is\renough to enhance the flavours.
Score: 8.3
Taster
Nose: Coal tar soap, sweet heather, smoked kippers and creamy cullen skink. Sooty edges. There is also BBQ marinade. Rice, black bean sauce and chillies, Char Sui pork.
Palate: Sweet first and then the soot comes through. Has a slight waxy texture to it\ras well.
Finish: Dries out briefly before becoming seriously mouth watering.
Comment: A serious and excellent addition to the line up, cannot wait to try it with Asian food.
Score: 8.9
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