McClelland's Single Malt Lowland

My first real attempt at trying scotch. With two ice cubes, it initially presented a complex flavor that was somewhat enjoyable. But as the ice melted a little, it began to be more harsh, with a kind of sweet, yet Band-Aid type of flavor.

I've only tried one Lowlander previously...which was an amazing Rosebank. I fell in love with it...it was light, fruity, citrusy, and yet layers of complexity. But, it was EXPENSIVE. So...I wanted to try another Lowlander...and I purchased this one, for a fraction of the Rosebank cost. Huge mistake. The aroma is not too different than what you'd get when you take that first whiff of a hospital room. Ah yes....gotta love that camphor smell. The taste is even worse. It then goes downhill...the finish is unfortunately really long, which is not a positive in this case. This is pure torture. One more sip of this sewage and I'll probably go blind. On the bright side...I just found a new antiseptic for when my daughter gets soccer burns.