GavLew79 Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 To me it tastes like "hospital" with a bit of added "overfilled cigarette ashtray". I'm guessing a connoisseur would say iodine and peat smoke but I thought it was just plain disgusting.
Ginseng Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 Have not tried it...but iodine would be pretty diagnostic of the operating theater. Wilkey
CaptainQuintero Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 I think its very love or hate. That intense peat is either delicious or disgusting depending on your tastes. Personally I'm not overly fond of 'whisky' but I love this Smokey spirit
... Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 I must say, that iodine aroma is exactly what attracts me to a Islay Scotch... Not many things like it but just fits my palate
tmc123 Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 Islay isn't for everyone. It took me years before I saw anything in peated whiskey, reminded me of out of date cough medicine as a younger lad. Try the Caol Ila 12 if you want a stepping stone into peated whisky. I have a bottle open that I often reach for instead of many heavier examples. "Lighter bodied than many Islay malts, yet with all their typical peatiness".
GavLew79 Posted January 30, 2015 Author Posted January 30, 2015 Will give the Caol Isla a shot. I like the mild smokiness of say, Highland Park, but just couldn't get over the pongy medicinal character of the Ardbeg.
JohnS Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 I have to agree that the 'peat' flavour has to appeal to you. You can get used it over time. I notice people who like 'peatiness' also gravitate towards Laphroaig.
potpest Posted January 31, 2015 Posted January 31, 2015 My work colleagues were wretching at the smell of it when I was drinking it in a bar over christmas. So your not alone, however none of them are whiskey drinkers. I love the stuff personally.
Ken Gargett Posted January 31, 2015 Posted January 31, 2015 love it. it was one of the main reasons i returned to whiskies. but if you do not like it, i agree with the above. avoid all islay whiskies.
Lotusguy Posted January 31, 2015 Posted January 31, 2015 all islays are peatyBruichladdich most definitely is not.
ksblazer Posted January 31, 2015 Posted January 31, 2015 I saw it at a bar last month where the bartender pours a good drink. Was really looking forward to this but it wasn't to my liking. That said I was in good spirits after that.
free85 Posted January 31, 2015 Posted January 31, 2015 I'm a fan, but I know a lot of people who aren't into peat. Talisker distillers edition is what changed it for me... maybe you'll have a similar moment with some other Islay.
Guest rob Posted January 31, 2015 Posted January 31, 2015 I find a lot of what attracts me to Ardbeg 10 is the clean flavours delivered without huge tannin or or acidity. It's just beautifully made and matured spirit, that is very consistent between bottlings and batches. It's an Islay that can be had any time of day. Laphroaig quarter cask is also brilliant. Lagavulin 16 or Laphroaig 10 on the other hand are after dinner / evening drinks IMO. They're much more viscous and have a thicker mouth feel; almost like dessert.
bolivr Posted January 31, 2015 Posted January 31, 2015 I found it 'challenging' let's say at first but soon liked it to the point that now I find non smokey whiskies a bit bland. Islays for me!
CaptainQuintero Posted January 31, 2015 Posted January 31, 2015 I'm a fan, but I know a lot of people who aren't into peat. Talisker distillers edition is what changed it for me... maybe you'll have a similar moment with some other Islay. See Talisker is what I can't get on with! To me that is all medicine just overpoweringly so. We have an ointment in the UK called Germoline basically an anticeptic cream. It's like that mixed with vodka to me!
sengjc Posted February 1, 2015 Posted February 1, 2015 I need to be in the mood for this. I cannot drink the peaty stuff on a daily basis.
TM-US Posted February 5, 2015 Posted February 5, 2015 To me it tastes like "hospital" with a bit of added "overfilled cigarette ashtray". I'm guessing a connoisseur would say iodine and peat smoke but I thought it was just plain disgusting. No, I'm not a fan either. Way too peaty and smokey.
free85 Posted February 6, 2015 Posted February 6, 2015 See Talisker is what I can't get on with! To me that is all medicine just overpoweringly so. We have an ointment in the UK called Germoline basically an anticeptic cream. It's like that mixed with vodka to me! I found the normal Talksker to be very iodine-y. The distillers edition was like eating creme brule then getting a big waft of oaken campfire on the nose. 1
free85 Posted February 6, 2015 Posted February 6, 2015 Lagavulin 16 or Laphroaig 10 on the other hand are after dinner / evening drinks IMO. They're much more viscous and have a thicker mouth feel; almost like dessert. I'm with you. Lagavulin 16 certainly seems out of place for noon on a sunny day (which is when I go for a gin and tonic). But if it's cold out, or any time near sundown or past, this is my go to bottle. I absolutely love the stuff.
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