Ardbeg 10 yo

Ardbeg 10 yo

Official bottling
Single malt - Islay
Straw
46% ABV
Sampler

Nose: Peat, smoke, sea salt, golden syrup, lemon citrus, soy sauce, malt beer underneath.
Mouthfeel: Heavy body, full, static, slightly oily.
Tasting: Bitter. Walnut skins, smoke, peat, barley malt, citron, grapefruit.
Finish: Long. Bitter, freshly baked bread.

Comments:

Supposedly the best single malt in the world, according to Jim Murray. It's pretty good, but not quite my dram of whisky - not enough fruit. Lots of soy sauce without being salty. Interesting bready finish.

Verdict:

I like this.