Tasting Notes

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Ardbeg Still Young

Country: Scotland

Region: Islay

Type: Single Malt

Bottler: Distiller

ABV: 56.2%

Score: 89 Points

This is the second release of Still Young, distilled in 1998 and bottled in 2006. The nose is soft smoke, heather, vanilla, and hazelnut. The taste is smoky and sharp with black pepper and cinnamon, along with hints of coconut and almonds. The finish is smoky on the back of the throat with notes of cinnamon and brown sugar.