I wrote these notes blind, and then was revealed the bottle afterward, so keep that in mind.
ABV: 40%
Nose: Musty, sawdust, Vanilla, oak, astringent.
Palate: Thin, watery mouthfeel, Sawdust, oak spice, vanilla.
Finish: Medium length finish, slight ash, peat.
Rating: 3/10
Guess: This is either an uninspired Scotland single malt, or a poor Texas single malt. Overall it’s actively bad. There’s little flavor, and a bad kind of peat and ash sticks with you (and I love peated offerings). The wood is also dominant in every way, like it was aged in small casks.
Reveal: Laphoriag Triple Wood
Kind of surprised at this being Laphoriag, but perhaps it’s a bit of a mess in terms of too many casks. Ill have to revisit but not a fan of this one.
1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.
2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.
3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.
4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.
5 | Good | Good, just fine.
6 | Very Good | A cut above.
7 | Great | Well above average
8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.
9 | Incredible | An all time favorite
10 | Perfect | Perfect
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