Ardbeg Corryvreckan

I forget whether the new Corryvreckan is supposed to replace the Airigh Nam Beist or the Uigeadail, but in either case, this is certainly something different from the beefiest of Islay whiskies. The Corryvreckan has a light nose with some slight floral notes. Without water it is sweet on the tongue, with notes of menthol and charcoal. With water it has notes of burnt fruitcake and mild peat. This is a younger, fresher smelling Ardbeg. It gets smoother with water. It's powerful like other Ardbegs, but slightly tamer in some ways. It reminds me a bit of some young Bowmores, just without the plastic.