Outstanding review score, 94 out of 100
Fresh, precise, taut, citrusy and tarry, this whisky impresses most with its remarkable combination of thickness and freshness.
- brine
- lemon
- malt
- peat
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By Serge Valentin
SMWS 33.8 is a single malt Scotch whisky from Ardbeg, a distillery on Islay known for making strongly peated whisky. Bottlings from this house are typically associated with robust smoke, maritime character, and a powerful style.
Fresh, precise, taut, citrusy and tarry, this whisky impresses most with its remarkable combination of thickness and freshness.