Tastes

Great value. Raw Islay "medicinal" qualities, some creosote/band-aid notes. Reminiscent of Laphraoig, but I greatly prefer this (plus, it's cheaper!). Nose: peat smoke, band-aids, tar, lemon. Palate: smoke, salted caramel, green apple, honey, white pepper, tobacco, orange peel.

Absolutely stellar. BBQ smoke. Turbulent, intense, briny, complex, spicy, bold, perfectly-balanced smoke & sweet. Nose: sweet caramel, subtle smoke, sea salt. Palate: smoke, caramel, honey, cinnamon, black pepper & cloves. Long, sweet & spicy finish.

Quintissential Ardbeg: smoke, sweet & savory. Raw & bold without tasting "young." A touch of band-aid on the nose, plus black pepper, apple, pear. Smoke, orange peel, tamarind & caramel on the palate. Lingering white pepper & citrus peel on the finish.

Excellent. Softer & more approachable than Ardbeg. Rich, savory BBQ smoke. Bold & complex, just sweet enough. Nose: apple, subtle campfire, apricot, pineapple. Palate: creamy smoke, salted caramel, BBQ chicken, coffee & cocoa.

Remarkable value for a solid Islay! I'm convinced the source for this single malt is Lagavulin... fits right into that flavor profile, albeit at the young end. So cheap that I've used it to make smoky cocktails. I prefer this to the $30 Scarabus single malt @ TW.

Excellent. To me, indistinguishable from Highland Park 18 ($150 single malt), which I've tasted twice. Bright, bold, complex, delicate & balanced. Nose: green apple, a hint of peat, dried apricot. Taste: honey, baking spices, toffee. Creamy mouthfeel, restrained peat smoke tying everything together.

Sherry finish. Smooth, complex, balanced. Favorably compares to $60+ Highland or Speyside bottles from the likes of Glenlivet, Glendronach, Glenfiddich, & Macallan. Nose: peaches, green apple, coffee, vanilla, raisin bran, custard, leather, faint citrus (lemon?). Palate: creamy mouthfeel, light baking spice, honey, the faintest whiff of peat, green apple.

Spectacular. Every person I've shared this with has enjoyed it. Beautifully rich, spicy, complex, intense. Nose: baking spice, caramel apple. Palate: cinnamon stick, apple, dried apricots, clove, caramel, vanilla, pear, honey, black & white pepper. Extremely long finish that continues to evolve.

This is excellent! Lovely and complex... different from & WAY better than regular Jameson. Nose: this is the only aspect that's indistinguishable from reg Jameson... apple, baking spices, orange peel, and a hint of rubbing alcohol. Palate: spicy imperial stout! Chocolate & coffee, plus chili/ginger spice, apple/pear, light anise, light caramel. Finish: much longer than regular Jameson... bright spice, cocoa and pear linger. An enjoyable, easy-drinking pour, and a tremendous value, especially at 49.99 for 1.75L at BevMo.

A light, "friendly" Irish Whiskey. Vanilla, clover honey, pear. Bright, smooth & creamy but complex. Lightly-spicy undertones and a long, spicy finish.