Blue 1
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Lovely on a winter's night
Lovely anytime tbh.
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Lovely anytime tbh.
Blue 1
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Priced similarly as the Oban 14 here in Australia. You able to compare? Might try this 16 next as I think it is time for some variety. All Oban can't be be good now!
Edit. Interesting, reading some reviews it is highly recommended, with a smoky peaty flavour
https://www.danmurphys.com.au/produ...BOgdx3CIhUsiHjvM4WULjOfvOwy8W2JdMzxoCJp_w_wcB
They're both lovely, but not particularly similar. For me they're two of the best examples of their respective styles.
Lagavulin is one of the super peaty South Islay triumvirate along with Laphroaig and Ardbeg, but it's smoother, richer and more complex than either. It's closer to Ardbeg Uigeadail than either of the ten yo expressions from its neighbours.
One of my favourite drams tbh. Couldn't recommend it highly enough.
I always think Caol Isla is an underrated peaty malt.
kithnou
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Thanks for this. I should experiment with a more peaty flavour. On the to do list
Blue 1
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Thanks for this. I should experiment with a more peaty flavour. On the to do list
Do it. I love the peaty stuff.
Jura 10yo for me tonight. Good drop for the money but prefer the peated "Superstition" one they do.
Penno
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I'll agree with you on this, not as peaty or smokey but quaffable indeed. I do like peated but I prefer Speysides or Highlands.
BLUENOWZ1878
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Penno
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Lucky buggerToday's Tipple
kithnou
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beautiful bottle..how's the taste?Today's Tipple
Awesome. Finished my bottle last weekend. Woe is me.
Been burning the (two minutes 'til) midnight oil for work, frustrating last couple months, 55+ hours per week... the end of the overload should be next Friday. Wife has already greenlit me for a bottle of Talisker.
Blue 1
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Thanks for this. I should experiment with a more peaty flavour. On the to do list
Laphroaig 10yo cask strength would be another recommendation in the Lagavulin 16/Ardbeg Uigeadail price bracket if you get into peaty malts. It can be a bit overwhelming on the palate neat, mind. I add a fair bit more water to it than I normally would. Batch 3 was one of the nicest whiskies I've tasted though despite that.
kithnou
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I hear you. I normally like them smooth and sweet. I've had a whiskey leave a lingering, burning charcoal taste in the past which has put me off.
Blue 1
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Ha. The likes of that one and Ardbeg probably aren't for you then fella!
kithnou
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haha...
Been exploring American ryes of late and had such a good one the other week I've picked up a bottle of it:
Rittenhouse Rye 'Bottled in Bond'. 100 proof so a kick ass 50% abv. It's a strong and big flavoured Kentucky whisky, distilled by Heaven Hill apparently in the Pennsylvania style. This is considered a bourbon-esqe rye by those in the know so that might be why I really liked it, loads of spicy toffee and dried fruit nose and a rich sweet vanilla & coffee, slightly smoky taste with a nice burn and long finish. A little water releases the flavour brilliantly.
Gonna enjoy this as Autumn draws in.
Rittenhouse Rye 'Bottled in Bond'. 100 proof so a kick ass 50% abv. It's a strong and big flavoured Kentucky whisky, distilled by Heaven Hill apparently in the Pennsylvania style. This is considered a bourbon-esqe rye by those in the know so that might be why I really liked it, loads of spicy toffee and dried fruit nose and a rich sweet vanilla & coffee, slightly smoky taste with a nice burn and long finish. A little water releases the flavour brilliantly.
Gonna enjoy this as Autumn draws in.
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