Ardbeg 1991-2008 17 Year Old Hart Brothers 46%

This Ardbeg had a mysterious milky quality. Ardbeg ARDBEG 1991-2008 17yo HART BROTHERS 46% The aroma is cool and elegant, with orange oil, vanilla cream, a hint of chlorine or metal, seafood stock, and a strong smoky peat. When drinking, it starts with a gentle mouthfeel, expanding into the rich sweetness and acidity of orange marmalade, a subtle hint of chlorine, a milky rather than creamy texture, and smoky peat with a tarry nuance, leaving a pleasant aftertaste. [Good/Very Good] This is an Ardbeg 1991, 17-year-old watered-down bottling by Hart Brothers in 2008. It has a noticeable chlorine or metallic quality, with a strong peat aroma that brings forth citrus notes centered around orange and a robust smoky character. However, what stood out was the unique, relaxed nuance that felt both creamy and milky in both aroma and flavor. This bottle has a distinctive personality, adding an extra layer to the house style, and it had the approachable ease that watered-down whisky is known for. It was a pleasant drink, with an enjoyable mouthfeel that made you want to keep sipping. #Ardbeg (ARDBEG)