Tastes

If you are new to peated and Smokey Islay whisky Rock Ed II can take some getting use to. But is you are already familiar with the Islay styles this edition can be misleading because the exciting packaging does not entirely live up to its expectations. Sure it is peaty and an interesting option to the more established Islay staple but value for money I would choose an Ardbeg 10YO over this edition. Then again bottle does make it stand out. Pairing with some strong mineral oysters like a Sydney rock was magical though!

Smell - fruity apples and pear. Light cinnamon. Taste - caramel and vanilla. Honey note Finish - medium. The taste will stay. Simple and uncomplicated

Taste of ..... caramel and butter scotch. Slight hints of vanilla. Smell of ..... floral and fruits Finish is ..... short but leaves behind toffee notes Adding a little water....doesn't seem to unlock anything extra for me. But it does seem a bit more approachable and easy to drink because of the reduced alcohol

Not able to evaluate properly or fairly as the profile of the liquid has changed dramatically. What I remembered and what I tasted from the same bottle 2 years ago is vastly different.

Smell -sweet rich Christmas fruitcake Taste -herbally Finish -medicinal aftertaste. Bottles at 55.6%

Taste -initial sweet taste of caramel -light Smell -herbally -Apple Finish -a bit of raw untamed spirit in this drop -light to medium finish -minimal spice or peat

Nose -sweet -fruit cake Taste -hints of spice -caramel Finish -light

Light peated whisky Light finish