Well, I live in Canada, so we have quite a lot of "Scottish pubs". They aren't really very Scottish, but they do have some single malts.
I'm certainly not an expert (and after decades of smoking I suppose I might be missing some taste subtleties) but I tend to prefer more peaty whiskies. Or, if not, having something that stands up, I still remember a Scapa that tasted like a golden sunny afternoon (a little later I found out they don't make it anymore).
On the rare occasions I drink whisky in a bar (usually spending my money on beer) I don't order single malt but mostly Irish whiskey.
Out of curiosity, what is it?
On the recommendation of @Perun: Laprhoaig Quarter Cask
All my half-decent scotch glasses are in the dishwasher, so I'm drinking out of a taller glass. Two drams, three rocks.
The nose is quite strong, but not in a bad way. Not harsh at all. You can smell the smoke, but a richer scent than the normal peat you'd get with it. A little sweetness on the outskirts too, so a nice malting. The palate is quite beautiful, very thick tasting, with notes of a caramel and smoke and you can taste the malt. The finish is smokey, but not overwhelmingly so. Whiskey Exchange says it's coal lingering, and maybe?
Probably the most complex scotch I've had yet, but this one is damn fucking good. A bit more pricey than I usually buy, but I'm extremely happy.
Funnily enough, yesterday, while watching Aussie Rules at a pub in Sofia
Tried one of these yesterday. Bit much on the first sip, but every subsequent mouthful was progressively nicer
Tried one of these yesterday. Bit much on the first sip, but every subsequent mouthful was progressively nicer
Now?
Lovely
