Ardbeg Flip-flops up a chimney 8 Year Old, Bourbon Cask, Cask #33.120, 2003, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, 58.5%

The listed SGD 238.48 sale reference gives a point of context; the peat smoke set against muscovado and dark chocolate is the more appealing part. That sweet-and-smoky balance sounds well judged.

Reviewed by CedarRover

Nose

Delicate candle smoke, mint humbugs, grilled prawns, sherbet and vanilla, Red fruits, flip-flops and chimneys with water

Palate

Tar, tobacco, seaweed, liquorice, ash and roasted meats, Muscovado and dark chocolate mints

Finish

Lingering peat smoke, dark chocolate and maritime medicinal ash