Loch Lomond Inchmurrin 18 Year

Exotic fruits, vanilla and citrus

A rather unknown Island whisky, not only i haven't heard of it before last night, it is so unknown that not even my 3 whisky apps have any reviews of it. Bottled at 46% it has a very reddish color. On the nose, the alcohol note is way to strong not letting any other notes to appear. My nose has trained itself not to perceive the alcohol notes in a whisky but this one was very powerful not letting me smell anything else than alcohol. I decided inmediately to add a couple drops of water to it and let it sit for some minutes. a very very very stinky peat appeared, with hints of chocolate and nuts, like a snickers. On the palate is most interesting, i got caramel, a gentle spicyness, Marzapan, toasted bread and cardbox. the finish is medium with also a medium body, filled with peat in an elegant way. Overall it is a different experience, the nose is the worst part, losing points there. The palate is very interesting with non traditional notes.

Spicy with a small amount of smoke. There is a strong presence of oak. A hearty brew.