The first whiff of this is big and peaty, just like you would expect. But it's not the raw charcoal peat of most younger Islays. There is a smooth, even sweetness here. Sticking your nose in this glass…

It's snowing here as a write this and looking out at the drifts I think this is the perfect expression for the season. It has all the elements of late fall/early winter: warmth, smokiness, and just a…

I don't have a huge amount of experience with Islay Whiskys, but based on the more traditional flavor profiles I've experienced (Laphroaig and Ardbeg) this one was a surprise.The nose starts out all wood…

The nose is brown sugar with a hint of grass. A slight wheat aroma shows up at the end.On the tongue, the first flavor is chocolate ice cream with a bit of espresso. As it warms up the ice cream becomes…

I write this as someone pretty new to the Whisky world. For me, as many, this was my introduction to the world of bourbon, and Whisky generally.It comes across as sweet and dark on the nose with heavy…