Ardbeg Corryvreckan

Ardbeg Corryvreckan

Official bottling
Single malt - Islay
Copper gold
57.1% ABV
Dram

Nose: Peat, tarry rope, chocolate, brine, smoke, lemons, caramel, hints of iodine. With water, less briney, turns citrusy and fresh.
Mouthfeel: Medium body, thickens, smooth, slick.
Tasting: Bitter salty. Chocolate, lemons, smoke, peat, iodine, marmalade, tobacco, tarry rope. With water, sweeter, more orangey, hints of strawberries appear.
Finish: Long. Chillies, iodine, chocolate, brine.

Comments:

Ardbeg is gorgeous with chocolate. This particular expression takes that taste experience to new heights. It's chockfull of the usual Ardbeg flavours - chocolate, peat, smoke - and adds citrus, brine and iodine. A little water loosens it up and brings out sweetness, but I'm still undecided as to whether I like it neat or diluted.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.