Ardbeg 'Wee Beastie' Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 5 Years 750 ML

92 points Whisky Advocate  Full-on Ardbeg on the nose! Hot tar, lemon juice, charcuterie, thick peat smoke, ginger, and a hint of Jaffa oranges. The palate is oily and well-integrated, with black pepper, coal tar soap, cloves, vanilla, and orchard fruits. Spicy in the lengthy finish, with more tar, peat, and salty oak. (GS, Fall 2020)  91 points Wine Enthusiast  A distinct mesquite smoke note leads the nose of this Islay single malt. The ferocious palate opens with almond, spicy honey and peat smoke, plus a hint of barbecue sauce twang. Each savory sip finishes warming and intense, laced with eucalyptus, sea salt and cayenne. Released in 2020, this is a permanent addition to the Ardbeg core range. *Best Buy, Wine Enthusiast Top 100 spirits 2021* (KN)  (12/2021)