Islay Gold 10 Year Islay Single Malt

Notes of unsweetened rinds of coconut and maritime rocks on the nose. Couple of cubes of ice will enhance its flavor on the palate. Long lasting finish

My first dabble with Islay scotch. What hits me most is the campfire smokiness. Very smooth with interesting flavors I can’t place just yet. Absolutely an acquired taste but I think this could grow on me.

The nose offers a citrus-cherry flavor. Nice. The taste continues such flavor, succeeding to a balanced peat and spice taste. Very enjoyable, very well priced.

I enjoyed the Islay Gold Orla better. The 10 is a little less peaty and a bit saltier.

Can taste the peat

Uncorking and blind tasted with 4 islay. lost smoke immediately in the glass leaving a faint sea air and peat but mild. Almost candied taste, buttery, tastes bourbon barreled? Sweetness and oak really come through with buttery richness. Taste the oak too mid palatw. No bite at all but it does a warm hug going down. Really easy to drink. Smooth but not overly complex. Oily. Finish doesn't linger a lot but is salted buttery sweet popcorn 10 ft from a fire on the beach.