Tastes

I bought this one after reading a few decent reviews, as I wanted something cheap for these evening I want to enjoy something without asking myself too many questions. I was expecting it to be "decent", not "really good" and I find it really good, not just for the $27 I paid for it. It is actually interesting": fruit, a tiny hint of peat and the 100 proof helps as well, potent without harshness. I find it much better than many "bottom shelf single malts" such as Glenfiddich 12, I think there might always be one in my cabinet, unless I find a better alternative under $30...

This is so far one of my favorite Islay scotch. I really enjoy how cohesive it is despite its young age (not perceptible), very delicate combination of peat, smoke, fruit sweetness, citrus. Less in your face than Laphroaig 10 but in my opinion more enjoyable. I think it is a great value for the price point (I paid $54 at total beverage in Thornton, CO but I think it went recently to $64, still worth it)

$40, does not disappoint. Spicy, just the right level of sweetness, the 100 proof is the perfect balance for it. Just a beautiful well integrated bourbon, very pleasant.

Very nice integration, balanced between fruit and peat, I cannot detect any roughness or bitterness but I find it very dry, I would have like a bit more sweetness.

Batch 50, so rich and bold. I need to be in the right mood to drink it but what a beauty. This one does not steal the term "sherry bomb". I had a hard time to find the right ratio of water that works well with it but adding about 1/3 of water seems to do well for appreciating all its goodness and finesse. I like it straight sometimes but that does really require the right mood...