My notes on three whiskys I've sampled lately:
- Laphroaig 10: I wrote about this one here a few days ago. Smokey, peaty, phenolic, nutty, distinctive. Certainly not tame. Alluring, but a bit too phenolic for my taste.
- Lismore Single Speyside Malt: Very mild, very subtle, a tad sweet. The ethanol itself seems to be the main flavor component. Rather like a nice amber-colored vodka. Over- priced at a bottle though.
- MacCallan 12: Delicious carmel and vanila flavors. Almost candylike. I think this is now my new favorite scotch.
I think I'd like to try some other Islay scotch, but something a little less overpowering than Laphroaig. I see my local Trader Joe's has something called Finlaggan on the shelf; anyone here try that? If so, what's it like? Any other recommendations for a good Islay single-malt?