Tastes

Fruity sweetness and oaky with peat riding right up under the whole way through.

Not sure why it didn’t do it for me with all of the good reviews, but all I got out of the nose (even with a few drops of water) was alcohol and the taste was mostly bitter, burnt, brown sugar. Just not for me.

I’m just getting into whisky and don’t know how to find all the notes that I hear others finding so take this for what it’s worth; an amateur’s opinion. The nose for me is all smoke, with a permanent marker type of vibe mixed with cough syrup, but I a good way (if that makes any sense). The taste up front is heavy smoke that rolls into a woody/earthy tone midway. The finish is a faint sweetness (somewhere along the lines of caramel) So far Laphroiag 10 and Ardbeg 10 are the only whiskies I can truly say I enjoy neat.

Pears, sweet fruit, floral. Not my usual preference but is good when I want something sweet, fruity, and light.

Just didn't do it for my palate. Way too much heavy sweetness and dried fruit. But would probably be good for those who like that.

Just didn't do it for my palate. Way too much heavy sweetness and dried fruit. But would probably be good for those who like that.

Really nice, smooth, dark, sweet finish. Kind of wish there was more going on up front. But it's different enough to keep on my shelf.