Ardbeg 5 Yr. Wee Beastie Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Ex Bourbon and Oloroso Sherry casks. Aromas of barbecue mesquite smoke, saline, light peat moss and cracked pepper. The palate has iodine, cayenne, peat mingled with dried pineapple and chocolate covered caramel. D&M Tasting Notes   47.4% BV

The youthful age statement may take many scotch drinkers by surprise, but don’t let double-digit bias prevent you from enjoying this exciting yet easy-drinking peat bomb. Salt water and seaweed, smoke and sweet peat tussle on the nose, while vanilla, fresh berries, and ample nuttiness spread out and take hold. The structured, balanced palate is creamy, nutty, and spiced, showcasing brown-sugar bacon, smoked salt, milk chocolate, pepper, and well-integrated oak, all wrapped up like a cigar with flakes of ash and sustained smoke. This precocious youngster shows more complexity than some whiskies twice its age, making it a remarkable find.  #6 Top 20 Whiskies of 2020, 94Points Whisky Advocate, December 2020