Islay Mist 8 Year

At $25 Oregon price…this ain’t bad! It’s not so much smoky but definitely has some hearty peat. It’s got the shiny notes typical of a blended scotch but it’s richer than most. Laphroaig (which I love) is apparently the dominant malt. Teachers is a bit cheaper, but I’d say for a budget with peat option this is noticeably “better”. Im calling this one a winner.

Very affordable, drinkable, Islay-like Scotch, not particularly complex nor challenging, it’s just peaty enough so, it may be regarded as a good introduction to the style as well as a decent quick fix without breaking the bank.

Dram de semaine, sans plus. Goût et odeur légèrement fumé, mais un peu fade et pas complex. Longueur surprenante. Probablement meilleur dans un cocktail. Pas le pire scotch qu’on peut acheter avec moins de 35$. Bouteille ouverte en 2022-08.

Great for the price!

Smokey, is this what Lag is?

Mild nose. Light palette, light fruits, mild peat, pears, and slightly bitter. The finish is long, hot, spicy and slightly bitter.

Suffering a bit from direct comparison to McClelland's Islay (which itself is not elite, but at least it's single malt). Some pleasant light peat and smoke, but this one remains best used in cocktails.

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