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Ardbeg
Whisky: Ardbeg Lord of the Isles
Age: 25 years
Type: Single malt
   
Cask Type: Oak
Strength: 46%
   
Distillery: Ardbeg Distillery
Country: Scotland: Islay
   
 
Date: 09-07-2016
Nose: Salty, slightly peaty, gentle cutrus, light sherry, mild blackcurrant, fresh resin.
Flavour: Subtle, light peat, salmiac liquorice, fruity, pleasantly salty, some sitrus, dynamic, a little butter, tasty pepper.
Body: Pleasantly round, light oily, beautiful viscous, warm on the cheeks, long lasting finish.
Comments: King of taste, emperor of subtleties and a devine lasting finish. Good luck trying to trump this.
Rating: ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++-- (9.5)