I recently went to a local pub anticipating trying several new whiskies. I started with the best, Lagavulin, and never made it past that. It’s a great Islay Scotch that defines the stereotype. Super smokey, super peaty, ust fantastic. Expensive too, $16 a glass. I think it’s really odd they don’t have a web site.
This was really great. The folks at Jura wanted to add the flavor of Brooklyn to a whiskey. I don’t think my palate is sophisticated enough to taste the bits that are Brooklyn, but it’s still an excellent whiskey. It’s just as smokey as their regular island stuff, so be prepared for that. Also, it […]
This was my first “peaty” whiskey, and I was afraid I wouldn’t like it, since I have a strong sweet tooth, but I really loved it.
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