Taster

Nose: Smoky and medicinal. A big whiff of creosote. The lighter aromas shine through. Coconut, vanilla. A grassy note. Freshly cut lawn.

Palate: Crisp,clean. Sweetness comes through the veil of smoke. Hint of seaweed. Develops on a pleasant fudgy note (salted butter caramels ?).

Finish: Drying but slightly oily. Keeps spicy.

Comment: An island character. Clean and well structured. I like the salty feel it leaves\ron the lips. Take a walk on the wild side...

Score: 7.9

Taster

Nose: A fishing port as the fleet comes in. Fish oil,creosoted ropes, smoke. Everything is concentrated and resinous. A hint of pot pourri before the big phenols return:charred timbers,pipe tobacco.

Palate: Very smoky big and intense with rich oily weight behind,then sooty,that resin scent,smokehouse,camphor and seaweed. This length and layering is what sets this apart.

Finish: Long,dying embers.

Comment: Ah Yoichi..it's Ardbeg in Hokkaido.

Score: 9