Tastes

Finally got around to picking up a bottle of this yesterday. At $65 in Australia it's priced just under Ardbeg 10 And similar to Arbelour 12. Taste wise I find it a lot less peaty than Ardbeg, and it's nicely balanced and smooth, nice with a tiny drop of water. I must say it's a wonderful whiskey to enjoy on a cold evening and a good basic whiskey to base your bar on.

I can't say I notice any sherry or bourbon notes, but this is a very smooth, and pleasant whiskey. At under $70au at Dan Murphys it is an excellent single malt for new comers, or a nice staple for your bar when you just want a classy uncomplicated whiskey.

Very different whisky. It's like drinking a Xmas pudding, lots of flavours from the wood and not much else. Great with desserts.

A fraction less peaty than Laphroaig Quarter Cask but a smoother more complex flavour, and an absolute delight to sip. My new favourite.

I once read that sipping this dram, is like sitting by a campfire, in peat bog which is on fire, whilst you suck on a stick of charred oak. That is not far from the smoke level this whiskey offers, but the wood comes through and it's a fine drop on a cold winters evening whilst watching Game of Thrones.

A really nice light whiskey, and a steal at the price! This is my standard 'anytime' drink, not too fancy but nice all the same.