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Reviewed
January 30, 2019 (edited February 1, 2019)
4.5
4.5 out of 5 stars
wow....fruity and smoky is exactly how I would describe this one. two of my favorite things in the world. that classic meaty Lagavulin smoke and a subtle sweet that I feel the 16 year gets wrong. I'm 8 > 16 all the way here
Nose is smoky and salty. Much more intense than the 16. Taste, smoke gives way to peat, with subtle grassiness and brine. Interesting to see the 16 year old's brash younger brother; where house character reigns over the subtling influence of oak. Finishes a bit warm, but at 48% it's not too unexpected. If you like the typical Islay heavy hitters you'll appreciate this dram. Otherwise, perhaps a bit aggressive for fans of subtle whiskies.