Two digits of Black Bush. Silky smooth!
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Two digits of Black Bush. Silky smooth!
Bought a bottle of McClelland's Islay Single Malt. I just cracked it open and, honestly, it's not that bad. Not bad at all. Definitely better than I expected it to be. I'm glad I took a chance on it because I can't be drinking Laphroaig and Ardbeg all the time!
Does it still have.that overbearing wet dog note? I had a bottle a couple years ago and it was pretty good except for that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Clavius
Yes...lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by Brisko
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Spent a night with a friend and as we talked we compared Laphroaig 10 with Laphroaig Quarter Cask.
The Quarter Cask was the winner: more nuance, more layers. There's some sweetness and richness within the smoke and peat. The 10 year old is heavier on the band-aids and peat, with some salt in the finish.
I think both are pretty good, but I preferred the QB.
I also realized again that I prefer the taste profile of Ardbeg over Laphroaig for an Islay.
It's amazing how much better laphroaig gets once you go up the line. The 10 is a great entry level scotch but is definitely on the more peaty side when compared to the others. The Quarter Cask is a big step up for a bit more coin and the 18 is some really special stuff. It seems like the 18 with 8 extra years over the 10 mellows out a bit more, picking up more of the wood elements while shedding some of the peat characteristics.Quote:
Originally Posted by Parkersback
Strange... I prefer the standard 10 over the Quarter Cask. Can't quite put my finger on why, though.
I find that I tend to like the younger Islays (10 - 12 years) over the the older ones. The peat and smoke mellow with more aging. I guess I just really like the intense peat/smoke in the younger whiskies.
That doesn't mean I don't like or appreciate the older stuff.... I do!:cool:
Ardbeg Uigeadail!!
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Originally Posted by Clavius
Funny I revisted my bottle of "Uigie" 2 days ago as well. Prompted my purchase yesterday of Ardbeg Alligator.