Ileach Cask Strength
Dades and Bacon
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Review by @markjedi1
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The name is self explanatory. The version at drinking strength was more than okay. This one has a cask strength of 58%, which is considerate. No word on the distillery, although many believe it to be a young Lagavulin. I am not so sure.
Undoubtedly many sherry casks were used in the mix, for besides seaweeds and peat, this nose also offers quite some fruit and even chocolate. Pears and apricots, followed by figs and dades. Then the peat returns and adds goat cheese and wet earth. A touch medicinal, but not overly so. You know those dades that are wrapped in bacon? Yep, that’s it, but in liquid form.
It is mouth coating with a good body. Immediately very powerful peat and spices with loads of maritime elements (my brain shouts ‘Laphroaig!’). Then the fruit kicks in. Wonderfully sweet, making this whisky quite complex. I am impressed.
The long finish is warm and lingers with a battle between sweet and salt. It leaves the mouth as good as completely dry.
Very pleasant surprise. Around 45 EUR, which is absolutely great fort his quality. Thanks, Pat!
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Another excellent review Mark. Interesting that you think it's Laphroaig, first time I tried it I thought Lagavulin , then Ardbeg and finally Laphroaig. I buy mine now from van Zuylen in Holland where its sold as 5 year old Lagavulin but whatever it is I find it one of the best BFYB whiskies there is.