Ardbeg Supernova 2014 Committee Release Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Colour

Deep coppery amber with a sunlit reddish-gold glow and mahogany-tinted edges.

Nose

Towering peat smoke pours from the glass—dense, medicinal, and maritime, with iodine, sea spray and charred timber. Beneath the storm, bright citrus zest and vanilla sweetness emerge, along with ribbons of caramel and cocoa. The 55% ABV sharpens the aroma, hinting at a fierce, long smoky finish that lingers with a briny, resinous glow.

Palate

Incendiary peat smoke and sea-salt rise on the palate, threaded with iodine and medicinal notes. Charcoal and tar mingle with vanilla warmth and citrus zest, supported by the fiery 55% ABV. The finish is long and piercing—peppery, maritime, and smoke-laden, fading into coastal brine and char.

Finish

Relentless peat crowns the finish: long, smoke-drenched and maritime, with tar, iodine and mineral brine, a peppery bite and a whisper of sweetness. The warmth lingers, slowly fading to a dusky ash as the peat keeps echoing in the afterglow.