Ardbeg Supernova Committee Release, Bourbon Cask, 2019, 53.8%

The long finish is the clearest draw here, with peat, coastal smoke and menthol lingering together. That intense, smoky character gives this Islay single malt a strong point of view.

Reviewed by BrassCloud

Nose

Aniseed, Menthol, Soot, Coastal brine, Sweet treacle toffee

Palate

Peaty smoke, Bonfire ash, Charred oak, Birch tar, Fennel, Vanilla

Finish

Long and intense, Lingering waves of peat, Coastal smoke, Menthol