Telex
Reviewed
August 2, 2017 (edited April 25, 2021)
I think it's time I ventured off from my comfort area of Ardbeg, Laphroaig and Lagavulin. Trying not to be prejudice is difficult when you already hear that this is a light whisky, even for an Islay. Let's give it a whirl. Mmm, nice peat and smoke on the nose. I do sense a lemony note, and I hope it's not there too much on the palate. It reminds me of the nose of a Lagavulin 16, with some vegetative notes there, but not as intense. It smells a lot like a cured Virginia ham to me. Taking a "bite"... wow, this is the long, lost, immature cousin of Lagavulin 16, that's a tad younger. Lots of similarities, for sure. Hmm, the only thing disappointing to me is the finish. Short, but I must say a nice smoky and oily flavor. No water is needed for this 43% ABV, and I think it would kill what makes it a nice dram. I am intrgued, and I might have to go looking for that 18. With this bottle costing 75 smackeroos though, I am cringing to see the damage. Thanks to Dreaming of Islay for the sample.