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13th September 15, 10:25 PM
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WHAT is going on with the Islay Malts???
So, I recently bought two consecutive bottles of the 10 year Ardbeg, and, more recently, a bottle of Islay Storm--my two favorite premium and economy/everyday Islay malts--and they both tasted horrible! NO peat, NO brine, NO vanilla, NO "clouding" (with a touch of water), and generally none of the famous Islay Malt complexity or subtlety whatsoever. Still drinkable, mind you, compared to virtually anything blended, but still...frighteningly out of character. Is it just me, or is there something truly bad happening there? I am deeply concerned--Islay Malt is what God drink's, for God's sake. Has anyone else noticed this?
Best Regards,
DyerStraits
"I Wish Not To Intimidate, And Know Not How To Fear"
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14th September 15, 01:24 AM
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If you are going to do it, do it in a kilt!
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14th September 15, 09:38 AM
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That's not good to hear. I agree that you should definitely contact the distillery as well as the place where you purchased the stuff. I would include the details you mentioned and the time of purchase. Perhaps, they can track down what went wrong. Who knows, they may even offer you some sort of discount on your next purchase.
Mark Anthony Henderson
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14th September 15, 08:56 PM
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 Originally Posted by DyerStraits
So, I recently bought two consecutive bottles of the 10 year Ardbeg, and, more recently, a bottle of Islay Storm--my two favorite premium and economy/everyday Islay malts--and they both tasted horrible! NO peat, NO brine, NO vanilla, NO "clouding" (with a touch of water), and generally none of the famous Islay Malt complexity or subtlety whatsoever. Still drinkable, mind you, compared to virtually anything blended, but still...frighteningly out of character. Is it just me, or is there something truly bad happening there? I am deeply concerned--Islay Malt is what God drink's, for God's sake. Has anyone else noticed this?
My recent dram of Islay 10 was peaty as usual and tasted as remembered. That was just a dram and about 3 weeks ago.
Both Ardbegs come from the same shop? Perhaps they got a bad case...
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15th September 15, 12:25 AM
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Or even counterfeit goods?
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15th September 15, 12:39 AM
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There does seem to have been a campaign to market the 10 year old at a lower price point than before, particularly at airports like Dublin. It tasted fine to me but I am not the greatest aficionado.
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