Ardnahoe is one of Islay's youngest distilleries, but there's nothing timid about its Cask Strength Batch 3. Matured entirely in first-fill Bourbon barrels and bottled at a formidable 60.4%, it delivers coastal peat smoke, rich vanilla and tropical fruit, with a long, smoky finish. Natural colour, non-chill filtered and full of old-school Islay character. A cracking introduction to Ardnahoe with the volume turned right up.

Nose:
Coastal peat smoke, rich vanilla and sweet fruit.

Palate:
Tropical fruit and generous vanilla sweetness, threaded with assertive peat smoke.

Finish:
Lingering smoke, fruit sweetness and a distinctly coastal edge.