86 / 100
Finally getting to try the first release from Ardnahoe. It hits those coastal Islay notes I look for, especially that ashy finish. The sherry influence adds a nice dark fruit layer without drowning out the peat smoke. It's punchy for a 5-year-old and shows real promise.
Reviewed by mixupatlinen
- Nose
- Islay peat smoke, leather, baked apples, vanilla, cranberry
- Palate
- Smoky, meaty undertones, peppery orange, toffee, custard
- Finish
- Ash, sea breeze, salted caramel, drying oak, mineral notes