Ardmore Authentic Collection 14 Year Old, Bourbon Cask, 2010, Cadenhead's, 56.5%

The smoke sounds clear but not overwhelming, with soft peat on the nose and more coastal peat and applewood smoke later. The sweeter notes should give it a useful counterpoint, though the peppery finish sounds quite assertive.

Reviewed by AfterglowRover

Nose

Crispy smoked bacon, Soft peat, Subtle smoke, Caramelised demerara sugar, Apple strudel

Palate

Coastal peat, Lemon and citrus, Butterscotch, Peppery spice

Finish

Soft peat smoke, Applewood smoke, Sea salt, Cracked black pepper, Spearmint, Menthol