Glenglassaugh Torfa

Did somebody splash Lagavulin in my Kilkerran 12? That's one way to think of this whisky, which I ordered a sample of on the strength of the reviews here. The pale straw liquid introduces itself with lucious smoky aromas and a dash of pencil eraser. The flavors are citrus, sweet and oily, with the lemon notes accentuated by a drop of water. The finish is just a tad dry and pleasantly bitter. Friends, please welcome another member to the Big Bang for the Buck club.

Dear Ardbeg, I'm sorry for my wandering eyes which led me to this one night stand with Ms. Torfa. I couldn't help it. As much as I love your briny salty aromas, followed by that peaty, smoky taste, Ms. Torfa offered me the same but with a significant discount. She lured me with those "come hither" smell of peat and brine from yards away, as the bartender opened her up. She then fully captured me after that beef jerky, ocean water up your nostrils, BBQ taste. But, don't worry...you're still my favorite...it's just that when I'm tight on funds, I now have another that I can go to.

String peat start. Better with water. Would not buy.

Oh god what Scottish wizardry! An absolutely wonderful dram, with a nose you smell 6 feet away. It's complex, satisfying, full and long, with sweet peat, honey, cut grass, and apples along the journey. What a revelation, especially on the finish!

Not too sweet despite the flavor profile listed. Just the right amount of peat. Some alcohol burn but still an easy sipper.