scthornton
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I am a short time scotch drinker, mostly within the last year. I have really been enjoying the Macallan 12, 15, 18, Dalmore 12 etc. I haven't branched out a whole lot, just enjoying these. Recently I decided to try something new, an Islay scotch. After reading what seemed like no bad reviews of the Lagavulin 16, I decided to give it a try.
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is an entirely different scotch than a Highland. My question is, to the pros like Ray, will I ever enjoy something like this? Is the Islay an acquired taste or should I assume since I didn't like this one, I'm not an Islay person? Vague question I know, just curious as to what you guys think. My impressions were the Islay had a hint of scotch with the main takeaway being liquid smoke. I'm not sure I know what peaty is, seemed to be a common description, but I thought this was a smoky scotch...
Anyway, any input would be appreciated.
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is an entirely different scotch than a Highland. My question is, to the pros like Ray, will I ever enjoy something like this? Is the Islay an acquired taste or should I assume since I didn't like this one, I'm not an Islay person? Vague question I know, just curious as to what you guys think. My impressions were the Islay had a hint of scotch with the main takeaway being liquid smoke. I'm not sure I know what peaty is, seemed to be a common description, but I thought this was a smoky scotch...
Anyway, any input would be appreciated.