This is the fifth release of the 19-year-old Ardbeg line, named for the “singing sands” near Port Ellen. Look for a bright marigold hue and assertive peaty aroma, with a baked-pear undertone. The palate echoes that smoke underpinned by fruit, translating as smoked pear and grilled pineapple. A final wave of saline and black pepper makes the mouth water.
92 points, Kara Newman, Wine Enthusiast (Dec 2023)
Plenty of peat up front, along with whiffs of vanilla, citrus, and tobacco before the maritime notes kick in—dried seaweed, sea salt, and brine. Vanilla and lemon tart on the palate, with light soapiness. It’s delicate, sweet, creamy, and dessert-like. The finish is flavorful with Creamsicle and more vanilla, and the peat reappears. Very balanced overall—not a peat bomb—with subtle sweetness and depth, and peat in a strong but supporting role.
92 points, David Fleming, Whisky Advocate (Winter 2023)
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