Colkegan Cask Strength Single Malt

This is my favorite of the Colkegan line-up (must stop on a Sante Fe visit), and it retains the most of its unique character of the single malt. The mesquite smoke element is not for everyone (almost like a faint peat note), but there is a delicious earthy, almost vegetal note alongside fruit jam, chocolate, and dark honey. (Colkegan's sherry finish is also very good, but the sweetness envelops the whole experience and is pricier.)

Heavily peated aroma, mildly sweet undertones. Barley, touch of vanilla, a good amount of apple, and peat. Spice and barrel burn on the tongue, peat takes a backseat to the alcohol hit. The same barley sweetness is there, it's actually a pretty nice balance. Tail is long and spicy, this is lovely.