It’s been a while since I’ve known I’m an Islay guy. Being of Irish origin, when I learned there was a peated Irish single malt, I had to give it a go. This was enjoyed and reviewed on February 20, 2018, International Pipe Smoking Day, outside at home on an unseasonably warm February afternoon alongside a pipe. The notes were all taken before lighting the pipe to avoid any impact on my palate.
Color: Gold.
Nose: Sweet, light, low peat.
Taste: A bit dry; a bit herbal; a bit hot; a bit herbal and malty; a bit oaky and peaty; a bit salty; a bit spicy; a bit soft and creamy and sweet; a bit smoky and woody.
Finish: Smoke, Irish whiskey, grassy, not comparable to Scotch, but in the same vein.
This quickly became a favorite for a flask. It’s quite enjoyable on its own, adds a pleasant smokiness to something if you mix it in (this made iced tea taste delightfully smoky), and it’s mild enough for sharing.
Score: 80
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