Tastes

Not bad but leaves a strange taste lingering

Light and sweet, great summer whisky

Slightly harsh but drinkable, mild flavor

Harsh and thin. Needs ice

Not bad but not great. Fairly sweet with some decent peat. Tastes a bit diluted. Good choice for cocktails

Solid bourbon, standard brown sugar and caramel flavors. Strong ethanol burn on the finish. Not bad but I’d rather go with Russell’s Reserve which I think has more depth at the same price point.

It’s just bad

Full bodied in flavor and texture; chocolate and baking spices to start, brown sugar on the finish.

Sweet with prominent wheat notes, strong citrus on the finish. Would be great for an Old Fashioned.

Perfect balance of smoky and sweet without being overpowering. Similar in flavor profile to Talisker 10 but stepped up. A fresh bottle is definitely more smoke-forward but after it’s had a chance to mellow it develops into a rich and complex whisky. I think 11 years is a sweet spot for lagavulin - rounded at the edges but not muted like the 16. Nose: citrus, oak, peat Palate: brine, fresh fruits, smoke Finish: caramel, smoke, orange zest