Springbank 10 Year

Lots of hype around this dram. Haven't heard anything bad about it. Thought it was too good to be true. Saw it at the bar tonight and ordered a pour much to the Mrs.'s chagrin, but it was worth it. Believe the hype. I've had most of the entry level peated drams out there, but never have I tried something so flawlessly integrated. The interplay between the peat, the malt, and the smoke are a sight to behold. This malt does for peated whisky what Glendronach does for sherry'd whisky. It's just that good. I didn't get any of those rubbery, medicinal noes some folks get, just a lovely, thoughtfully made, peated dram. I told myself that I wouldn't buy any new bottles this year until I've worked through what I have open (which is an ample amount). Once I'm through those, this is the first thing I'm buying and doing a head to head with Talisker 10 to see what my favorite peated dram is. Cheers!

Really balanced whiskey and a good all-rounder. It's sweet like an Irish, but not too sweet. It has the smoky and brine of an Islay but not too overpowering. It also has this sharp and spicy note of a bourbon, but it isn't pungent, more rounded off.

Sharp and intense

Ok if they don’t have any Islay. Sweet