Finlaggan Old Reserve Islay Single Malt

Look, I know this is a budget scotch and rather young, but unless you're totally new to drinking this spirit, I'd avoid it. It smells stale, a bit like hay, and it has a very weak body. Flavor reminds me of dried grass sitting in rain water. Do yourself a favor and spend a little more on something else.

Intense peat, some smoke and cereal sweetness. Also, a piney note. Overall tastes very young and lacks in complexity, however, at a $19 at Trader Joe's, this whiskey's a really good value for an Islay single malt.