Single Malt
Scotland
No
Yes
This stunning expression from Islay's Ardbeg distillery on the Kildalton Coast is named after a nearby loch (pronounced "Oog-a-dal"). It's the perfect example of how sweet and savoury notes can work together spectacularly - you'll find Ardbeg's maritime salinity intact here, combined with dried fruit notes imparted by time spent in sherry casks. Kind of like when you mix sweet popcorn and salty popcorn together, it results in something absolutely wonderful.
Multifaceted, notes of peat and little flourishes of dark sugar, freshly ground espresso beans, cereal notes and a most sophisticated tar.
Led by sweet, ripe fruit and black forest honey. A good helping of malt. The throne then usurped by a powerful peat and smoked barley.
Very long, caramel and malt weave their way through peat smoke and dark sugar and just a hint of fresh espresso coffee before it finally peters out.
Such deft balance! How wonderful to sample Ardbeg so beautifully complimented by sherry.
Get yourself a sense of humor...
This is a really interesting expression - there is nothing subtle about the sherry factor! I enjoyed it neat, but then I tried adding a solid teaspoonful of water to a 2 ounce pour and found the balance to be much preferable. It seemed to tone down the sweetness considerably, and generally rounded out the edges. This scotch has a great oiliness to it and if you like the general Ardbeg profile, and if you like sherry finish scotches from other regions, I think you would definitely enjoy this. Slightly odd, but it does bring massive amounts of flavor.
Very good indeed - worth every penny
Picked up this after being away from SMS for more than a year plus. Didn't know the brand or selection when I purchased this. The bottle sat on the dry bar for about 5 months when I thought "its time" last week. WOW-WOW-WOW. I was blown away. What an explosion of flavor. Its a great drink to end the day. Love It and recommend that this scotch need to be tasted.
Nameless person from unknown place that assumes they know something about Texas. Please continue to mix your single malt with Irn Bru. I am sure your are the superior human. At least my post was about the whisky. Why is it that the mention of Texas brings out the reactionary responses? Jealous much? I will ponder your opinion while I sip my Balcones One Texas Single Malt. Seriously, I it wasn't for the word "Texas", would you have even responded? (Insert disparaging profane name of your choice here.) You know who you are. Ron from Texas
