
Originally Posted by
Terry Searl
My daughter, Jess, bought me a bottle of this for the last International whisky day. I won't say I was disappointed, my favourite whiskies come from Islay......You will then gather I like lots of smoke and lots of Peat. Bruichladdich distillery has set them selves apart from the other Islay distilleries by producing whiskies that are much less Smokey and or Peaty......... this is a lovely whisky to be sure and I enjoy a dram of it every once in a while......but in my opinion, it will never take over from Lagavulin or Laphroaig
Ah indeed, sir. I have to cut it with a bit of water, a bit too much alcohol content for my palate. The Islay malts are also my favorite, due to that amazing peat! To date, Laphoaig is my #1
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