Ardbeg 1998 / Very Young

N:  Floral notes, citrus (esp. grapefruit), green beans & hot-buttered corn on the cob.

P:  Big and strong but well-rounded.  A big, big chilli hit, with plenty of coal and lemon juice. Then the peat comes roaring through.  Absolutely massive palate. Literally mouth-watering, becomes very briney.

F:  Long.  Very spicy and the lemon tang lingers as well.

With water, nose seems sweeter, spices are more prominent and the palate becomes nuttier.

Comment:  Not the most subtle malt you're ever going to try, but it's hard not to love this boisterous dram.  Massive peat and spices make this a hugely enjoyable whisky.