SMWS 66.167 (Ardmore 7yo 2012/2020)

SMWS 66.167 (Ardmore 7yo 2012/2020)

2020, SMWS
Single malt - Speyside 
Sunshine yellow
61.6% ABV
Dram

Nose: Peat, orange peel, autumn leaves, toffee, cocoa nibs. With water, germolene, vanilla ice cream, orange peel. 
Mouthfeel: Heavy body, thick, syrupy, hot. 
Tasting:  Sweet sour. Leather, peat, orange peel, marshmallows, vanilla, dark chocolate, golden syrup. With water, sweeter, vanilla ice cream, candle wax, orange peel, hints of leather. 
Finish: Medium. Chocolate, orange peel, lemon zest, marshmallows, autumn leaves. 

Comments: 

This is a strong young Ardmore, high ABV, lots of fruit but also not shy with the peat. It’s two very distinct layers, bitter peat and fragrant fruit, and it opens up quite a bit with a drop of water. It somehow melds the two layers well, and is really quite delicious. 

Verdict:

I like this.