Distilled in May 1998, this Ardbeg single-barrel whisky matured for a decade in a toasted oak hogshead, before being bottled up in December 2008. The nose offers a blend of sweet and spiced elements, featuring elegant aromatic smoke and toasted warmth. Aromas of honey, lemon, lavender, and sea spray intermingle. On the palate, a dominant entrance of peat smoke unfolds, accompanied by smoky charcoal and the briny essence of menthol-eucalyptus lozenges. Additional notes include treacle toffee apples and cinnamon-spiced pears.