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Originally Posted by Happyhour24x7

Dont get too excited, I may have mislead do to inexperience in terminology. it has some faint smokiness, no more.

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Well damn! I was all excited to try a peated Auchentoshan expression! :(

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Originally Posted by AaronWF

I'm drinking a glass of this as I type, and I have to say, this is the stuff of dreams. I don't get as much peat as you opine about, at least not in the sense that talk about. I get A LOT of earth, but it's beautifully balanced by briny, jellied fruit. It's very interesting how all spice in this ignites and then quickly expires like dirt dumped on a flame, but the sweet, briny fruit bounces back in to fill in any empty spaces. I really, really love the spongey nature of this whisky that surrounds a still unadulterated Springbank center.

I still consider myself a malt noob, but for me right now, this is bunker material.

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I'll add my $0.02 to the mix and just an FYI, I tasted this completely blind. Had no clue what it was.

Color: Very light yellow.

Nose: Earth. Dirt. Decaying vegetation. Light smoke. Wet leaves and potting soil mix.

Taste: Wow, a blast of soot, dirt, and ash, like I just fell face first in a spent firepit with my mouth wide open. Yum! Over cooked vegetables. Light smoke and a dash of salt. Damp tree bark.

Finish: A bit peppery with lingering vegetation notes. Dried earth. A salty aftertaste that leaves you a bit parched for water.

Rating: This might be the earthiest dram I've ever had. Just a mouthful of dirt. A bit on the excessive side but I admire the uniqueness. Did they throw dirt in the cask? Mmmm. I'm scoring this one a 91.

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Originally Posted by MacinJosh

Well damn! I was all excited to try a peated Auchentoshan expression! :(

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Sorry! I do highly recommend this though; simply a fantastic whiskey, especially at the price point- about $65 in DC.

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Originally Posted by Kyjd75

Ardbeg Uigeadail. My first try at an Islay malt. Different, to say the least. But I "think" I like it. Time will tell for sure.

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Give it time and a few more spins. AU is an awesome whisky and once you're into that level of peat/smoke, there's no turning back. You'll be craving all things Islay before long and your wallet will be cryin'!:grin:

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Originally Posted by MacinJosh

I'll add my $0.02 to the mix and just an FYI, I tasted this completely blind. Had no clue what it was.

Color: Very light yellow.

Nose: Earth. Dirt. Decaying vegetation. Light smoke. Wet leaves and potting soil mix.

Taste: Wow, a blast of soot, dirt, and ash, like I just fell face first in a spent firepit with my mouth wide open. Yum! Over cooked vegetables. Light smoke and a dash of salt. Damp tree bark.

Finish: A bit peppery with lingering vegetation notes. Dried earth. A salty aftertaste that leaves you a bit parched for water.

Rating: This might be the earthiest dram I've ever had. Just a mouthful of dirt. A bit on the excessive side but I admire the uniqueness. Did they throw dirt in the cask? Mmmm. I'm scoring this one a 91.

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Nice tasting note there, Josh. Hard to go wrong with Springbank/Longrow, that's for sure!

I had the AD Rattray 21 year Auchentoshan last night. The nose was superb, the initial taste was good and the later tastes were ultra-malty and not so good. I need to give it another shot, but as of right now I'm kind of disappointed for the price of $75.

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Originally Posted by WAINWRIGHT

Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist last night at a local restaurant and it was" peat o' licious."

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One of the best Ardbeg expressions! I know this bottle gets criticized for having less peatiness and punch-in-the-face than other Ardbegs, but then again, Pappy 20 also gets criticized for being "too smooth".

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Originally Posted by LostBottle

One of the best Ardbeg expressions! I know this bottle gets criticized for having less peatiness and punch-in-the-face than other Ardbegs, but then again, Pappy 20 also gets criticized for being "too smooth".

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The Ardbeg was paired with a Kobe burger and Maytag Blue Cheese potatoes nice play on all the flavors,really came together, a true umami for the soul.