Pollenflug scored this whisky 92 points 
Conclusion and pictures on: https://tomtrinkt.de
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Wonderfully intense. A fantastic combination of sweet, light fruits and smoke caresses my nose tip. The dry smoke (tar, ashes and medicinal sounds) is present, but by no means too intrusive or dominant. The alcohol content (46%) is perfectly integrated. I do not notice any stinging, cooling or tingling in my nose. Lemons, green apples, vanilla, caramel and honey form the sweet and fruity counterpart to the beautiful smoke. Both sides are very balanced, mature and elegant. The harmony is 100% true! In the background, light spicy notes, hints of leather, a little oak and tobacco leaves and give first clues to the 18-year storage period of the Ardbegs. A maritime touch of salt completes the incredibly harmonious aromas.
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Very pleasing and oily, the Ardbeg clothes the entire oral cavity. The start is quite strong. On the tip of the tongue creates a subtle tingle. The malt starts surprisingly sweet, almost floral and fruity, before the beautiful smoky note (again tar & ash) starts to pick up speed. Plenty of vanilla, caramel, honey, maple syrup, sweet apples, grapefruit and tangerines form the sweet foundation. The oak wood notes are now a little spicier. Delicate spicy notes, milk chocolate, tobacco and leather are reserved in the background. A nice saltiness is also noticeable. A slight dryness already develops on the palate. The wonderful balance continues seamlessly in the taste. Pure elegance from Islay Island!
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Long, warm and still intense. The sweet fruit notes gradually give way to the drier smoke (still ashy with tar). Vanilla, caramel and salty milk chocolate flash briefly before the spicy oak notes merge with the smoke and let the malt finish slowly and elegantly. A delicate dryness develops on the palate.
