Ardbeg 'Alligator' Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Islay, Scotland mosel-saar-ruwer (mosel) wines

Ardbeg 'Alligator' Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Islay, Scotland mosel-saar-ruwer (mosel) winesArdbeg 'Alligator' 51. 2%, OB, general release, 2011 Colour: Gold. Nose: The first feeling I have is 'old Ardbeg', with these whiffs of seaweed, then more fresh herbs, Maybe also touches of rhubarb. It's no big on smoke and peat but it's still very, well, big. After ten minutes, touches of oranges and damp earth, clay, then liquorice and marzipan. Good complexity. With water: more Ardbegness, meaning more coastal notes here. Fresh oyster, clams and

featuring notes of dried fruits

and pomegranate syrup

Type: Blended Scotch Whisky

butterscotch

and gentle spice—think ginger

wax and spice

or add to sparkling wine

The palate is soft and fruity with lovely accessible pure red berry fruits

or cellar for another 10 years

what a joyous spatlese

Fruitcake and toffee

1990 Dalmore 22 year old