AJ Gubser

9.2

Nose of briny, smokey peat that's on the medicinal side (burnt rubber). Walnut, toffee, black pepper, and perhaps a hint of raisin.

Rich, intense palate of malt, toffee, roasted almond, sea shell, and the classic medicinal, smokey Laphroaig finish. Mixed in the peaty finish is a hint of bacon, plum, and pepper.

Very much Laphroaig but more rounded and with more rich, nutty notes than the 10. Not that fruity which I would expect from the sherry finish, but still delicious. — 6 years ago

Mark Detrick

9.4

Super well balanced smoke to peat. Smooth. Easy drinking. Wonderful flavor. We really enjoyed this whisky very much! — 7 years ago

with Kristen

Eric Breece

9.5

That is not a typo, limited release of Ardbeg. Very boggy. :) — 8 years ago

Chia Pheng

9.5

Love the finishing, woody note... — 9 years ago

with Amy

Tom Horne

10

Lactic fermentation. No edges. Beautiful PX character. — 9 years ago

Alex Kukhar

9.0

Kilchoman quater cask matured
Powerful is the right word. — 9 years ago

Naoki Kondo

8.9

Basic nonpeated Islay single malt. I feel simple malt aroma and taste with aggressive sea salt on tongue. It shots my mouth but goes away very quickly. — 6 years ago

Willem Jan Withagen

8.9

Had this bottle for a long time already. And thought it to be a basic peaty Islay. But it is a very fine rounded, bit sweet and not too agressive. Better get a new one. — 7 years ago

Rob Krapf

9.0

Excellent Islay malt. Lovely. warm color. Medium peatiness with creamy and fruity notes. Lingering spice and smoke. — 8 years ago

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9.3

Burnt honey, ashes, some complex barely spice, faint peat, smooth burn, faint tangerine skins. Perfect with plain old sugar cookies. — 8 years ago

Brian W. Anderson

9.2

Sauturnes front giving way to heat, spice, and that musty peaty terroir. Pulls no punches, but velvet gloves every one. — 9 years ago

with Joy

Bill Kaplan

9.0

Sherry cask, 'comfort food' — 9 years ago

A. R.

9.1

Lightly floral, slightly sweet and a touch of smoke (unpeated)... oily mouthfeel. Good dram. — 6 years ago

A. R.

9.2

Super interesting, very clean and bright gin. — 6 years ago

Marcus Pollack

9.5

Very peaty, campfire smoke hits the nose immediately. There’s a hint of raisin and some tar, then a long saline finish. One of the best Islay’s I’ve had. It is a beast; consider yourself warned if you prefer a lighter or fruitier flavor profile. — 7 years ago

Phillip Antley

9.0

So much peat and smoke. Also more subtle grassy notes and earthy sweetness. Super light-bodied. A great Islay scotch. — 8 years ago

Ralph Watson

9.7

I never should've doubted Ron Swanson. One of my favorites to date. Smooth as silk — 9 years ago

with Hanna

Ken Swegles

9.5

Excellent! — 9 years ago