ARDBEG SPECTACULAR 750ML

NOSE - Curiously perfumed and aromatic, with lovely, fragrant top notes like lavender, vetiver, and incense candles. Underneath are deeper notes of leather, almond nuttiness, and a touch of wax. A splash of water opens up the bouquet, revealing wood smoke, damp peat moss, a hint of menthol, and more antique leather.

TASTE - The mouthfeel is salty, but viscous at the same time, and leads in to a burst of huge, salty, savory, smoky flavours - eucalyptus oil, salted caramel toffee, smoked pecan nuts, fragrant woodsmoke, creosote and tar. There is also a background sweetness, like a smoky pear crumble and some fudge.

FINISH - Finally on the long lingering aftertaste, more leather, salted caramel and a cooling mentholic sensation.