Well that didn’t take long. After reviewing Corry for #100, the comments from some of you to try Oogie clearly had impact. It now joins the collection, so let’s see how it stacks up. First reaction to the pour is how dark this is, like...we are in Texas whiskey territory. The nose starts off with some soft jammy sweetness, then countering that with salty sea air. This creates great balance and leaves you free to keep exploring. The peat comes next, and while quite assertive, it backs off at just the right time to let you pick up some rich mocha notes and ends with a vanilla cream. What a decadent dessert Islay nose. Palate is equally rich and inviting, greeting you with a touch of sweetness and then giving more smoke and tar then the nose let on. There is a wonderfully long malted middle, chewy and satiating as you feel like your tasting all the actual barley. Then some spice kicks in, with a little baking and a little pepper and then some funk from the sherry. Each component really does compliment the other. The finish doesn’t linger too long in terms of flavour, but the additional proof does give some warmth for a bit. Some nice woody flavours as well but not dry or bitter, just present enough to get your attention. This is one easy sipper if you like Islays. I thought the Corry was mature compared to the 10, but this takes it to a new place. Mellow but complex, assertive but not aggressive, it’s an outstanding whisky.