Splurged on this a few weeks ago and forgot to post about it. I still consider myself a Scotch n00b and want to try as many as I can reasonably.
This one is a peat BOMB. It’s good, but mother of god…. The box claims to be “the peatiest, smokiest, most complex single malt of them all.” I’d have to agree. But it makes it a little less drinkable than some other Islay scotches that I’ve had, at least this bottle. Very smoky, almost medicinal in taste with a bitter finish. Ice or some water opens it up. I’ve even added some vermouth and bitters which makes it more palatable.
This one was $60 which is steep for me. $5 less is the Laphroaig 10 which has been my favorite Islay that I’ve had so far. I’ll probably have this bottle on my bar for a bit since I won’t go through it has quickly as I would with others.
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