Bruichladdich Islay Barley Rockside Farm 2007

Smooth for 50 abv. Definitely reminds me of honey nut cherrios breakfast with a little smoke and lemon very tastey bought a 200ml for $29 cad "

Initially put off, by a touch of funk in the nose and an oiliness to the mouth feel, but by midway through the bottle my taste buds are on board. Slightly medicinal aftertaste and yet still rich and buttery, like gold melted and run through a sieve and then carefully distilled into the most unusual Islay I have had the pleasure to enjoy. It is never my first choice, but with every dram I like it more.

My initial impression was not to my taste. Then I added a little water and I realized the complexity and appreciated the difference between my usual choice of a speyside dram. Earthy, farmy and ascerbic but in a good way. I will not be embracing a Laphroaig any time soon. But this is a great between dram.