The Ardbeg Very Young is the first release of spirit produced at the distillery after the Glenmorangie takeover in 1997. This was produced in 1998 & bottled in 2004 at cask strength. Its the first part in the Young series & now very collectable & rare. Nose: Very peaty & spicy. Notes of cut hay, fresh herbs, smoke, kippers. Hints of the coast, lime juice, coal tar. Palate: Rich & thick. Very malty, hints of salinity, very phenolic, black pepper, chilli, digestive biscuits. Huge & intense. Finish: Smoky, spicy, peaty. Tarmac on a hot day. Some caramel sweetness & citrus.