I mentioned in my review of the Ardbeg distillery, I like the fact they allow you to taste premium expressions after the tour and as a result of trying Supanova in 2010 I did buy a bottle. I doubt I would have done so without trying it first. The nose was, of course, hello peat! But what I love about Ardbeg is that it is possible get past the peat and find seaweed, yeast and some alcohol (it is bottled at 60% ABV). The taste has alcohol as well, caramel and vanilla and the finish is dry and has both salt and pepper as well as peat. The salt pepper and smoke reminded me of salt and pepper spare rib dish I used to order in a chinese restaraunt. Interesting contrast between the sweet caramel and salty finish. Another good Ardbeg expression.
