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COLOR |
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A deep rich dark amber color reminiscent of strong tea, burnt ocre, mahogony with hints of shiny copper. |
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NOSE |
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The strong nose leads with hints of peat and smoke as expected from Islay's Ardbeg, but
there's additional complexity including distinct vanilla, sweet fruit, nuts and wood. |
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FLAVOR |
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The flavor can only be described as complex. A background of peat and smoke transorm into a
variety of flavors that stimulate various parts of the palate and include cream, nuts, salt,
pepper, vanilla, and other fruits. A splash of water causes a distinct increases in sweetness. |
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FINISH |
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The finish is long, complex and savory with a variety of flavors including coffee, chocolate,
cream, salt, pepper, cooking oil, desert rain and sweet fruit. Surprisingly, its missing the
smoke and peat of more traditional Ardbegs. |
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COMMENTS |
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Although Ardbog is a distinctive, complex dram, the medly of flavors don't blend together in a truly harmonious
manner, thus placing Arbdbog in the interesting but not truly exceptional category. |
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