I finally got to try a Springbank. I have heard so much about it, but never had the chance to taste it. I had tried another Campbelltown, Glen Scotia, and found it to be OK, but not one I would reach for regularly, so I wondered what this would be like.
It had a slight smell of peat and sweetness, and a slightly creamy & peppery taste with some sweetness. Adding a dash of water brought out some butterscotch, and really changed the drink. The finish lasted a long time. Lovely stuff. I will now look to add it to my stock of whisky. And, I will have to look for other ages to try as well.
I also tried a Laphroig 10 last night. I have never liked Lagavulin nor Talisker, so I have avoided this dram. The peat was there, but not over powering, closer to Bowmore I think than Lagavulin. And there was not the medicinal flavour, what I think of as iodine, which I really disklike. Perhaps my tastes are maturing as I learn/taste more & more whisky. I wonder if I drink more of this, I will then appreciate the stronger flavours more. I will not avoid this whisky in the future.
All in all, a good night of dramming.
Doug.