Ardbeg Ardbog Feis Ile 2013 10 Year Old, Bourbon & Manzanilla Sherry Cask, 2013, 52.1%

The ripe orange and dried fig alongside sherry sweetness give this a lively, rounded character. The dry, ashy finish and gentle smoke add a firmer edge, so it isn’t all sweetness.

Reviewed by inkwell_socks

Nose

Ripe oranges, Crisp apple, Dried figs, Subtle spice, Sea salt, Aromatic smoke

Palate

Rich honey, Toasted almonds, Dark chocolate, Smoky touch, Salted cashews, Green olives, Sherry sweetness

Finish

Warm linger, Toasted caramel, Spicy nutmeg, Gentle smoke, Peppery oak, Dry, ashy character