You know I like Ardbeg so let’s go!

I’ve seen this in the high end case at the local liquor store for a while.  It really wasn’t that expensive, ~$105.  The last couple Ardbeg reviews were not great.  But, the first word on the box describing this was tarry.  So I knew it would be a winner.

The nose is surprisingly light, deceptively light would be a better description.

Second it hits your lips, tar, tobacco, peat, medium strong.  Hold it in your mouth and enjoy it, the flavor keeps coming (?).   As you swallow, it gets a little sweeter, burnt caramel or maple, roasted or fried herbs.  The sweetness is not at all overwhelming.  It’s pleasant.  The flavor profile here reminds me more of Uigeadail than Ardbog or Perpetuum.  I did not give those last to a good review.   There are several flavors present but the underlying theme is smoke.  This would be great for a bbq, with a smooth cigar like Aroura 1495 Brazil or Arturo Fuente Hemingway Short Story (but I don’t smoke anymore).

Many Ardbeg scotches tend to be salty and briny (which is great).  While the flavor of Auriverdes is more like Uigeadail it is lighter and smoother.  I was very pleased with this and would highly recommend it to those who like Uigeadail and other smoky single malts.  This was worth the $105 price tag in my opinion.