Killowen Dalridian part 2

The thing with these guys is that they’re good…but over priced. I loved their Dalridian part 1, which was aged also 11yr. Their 10yr olds are also good, but the lower age statements are simply a hard pass. And even their 10 and 11 year olds are quite seriously over priced…despite how good they can be. It’s usually a peated Islay ( Caol Ila usually) combined with a Irish ( most likely Bushmill), and then maybe a secondary maturation in some other wood as a combination. I believe this particular one was a bourbon matured Caol Ila mixed with an Oloroso matured Bushmill, and maybe no secondary. Priced at $150 for a 500ml is DAMN pricey. I only bought a sample at $10. It’s good…but you’re paying a hefty price for what is in essence a 11 yr old blended malt. Nose is fresh —- almonds, some smoke, and fruits. You can so tell it’s got that Islay -Irish mix. Palette is lower in the smoke scale, but the fruity Bushmill takes center stage. Then you get the salty briny smoke. At $50 for a 500ml—-immediate buy. But the way these are priced, you’re paying a premium for the blending skill. Hard pass on the bottle—-but if you find a sample—it’s a must try.