Loch Lomond 12 Year

very smokey, woody, firey

nose: sweet, hint of smoke, apples, vanilla, and honey Palate: vanilla, apples, honey, and slight smoke

Sweet, oily, rich, Smokey, and just a bit of peat. Got a bottle on a whim and I'm enjoying it much more than I expected. Neat is great, no need for rocks.

I really like this scotch. So much that I bought it again. I think it is underrated. It just isn't really prominent for any single flavor category, yet its simplicity make it extremely easy to drink. The 2nd time I had it I recognized smoke that I didn't initially think was there. It's a bit subtle and deceptive because it is so smooth and balanced in other ways. Along with a tinge of smoke are vanilla, caramel, citrus-fruit, and a nice cookie dough flavor. Also, I get much more oil on the finish than the profile here suggests. I'd buy again. Love drinking it.