I bought an Ardbeg An Oa based on reviews of it being sweet and thin. I was hoping to gradually get into the peated Islays. I just can’t do it. I let this sit, I added a few drops of water, etc. I’ll never like this type of Scotch, to me it has a thick and heavy nose of bacon or smoked ham, and it tastes the same. Very oily too. There’s no sting or brightness to this one, perhaps I would like it more if it did to interrupt up the strong smoke flavor. I know peat has a following for a reason, but it will never be for me. A shame as I want to enjoy all types.
Anyone want a bottle of An Oa Ardbeg? I’m going to clean my glencairn with bleach (lol) and pour me a sherried Speyside or a Highland.
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