old speckled hen

I’ve tried some good malbec,
And sauvignon blanc
Emptied my wallet
On expensive plonk
Tried spirits and wines
On a quest for the best
A drink that would please me
Like none of the rest..

I thought I had found it
When I tried Ardbeg 10
A smoky peat whiskey
The best, it seemed then..
But it’s been surpassed
By Old Speckled Hen

Mere beer you exclaim!
But how can that be
Just try it I mutter
Just try I and see!

Mike O’Kane, Ardbeg, 2025