Whisky Advice

A few months ago I purchased a bottle of Finlaggan – Old Reserve from World of Whisky, Cosmopolitan, Double Bay, Sydney.

Its an amazing single malt Islay that I have fallen in love with and replaced my favourite Caol Isla.
Nose: A very subtle nose, not as dramatic as most Islays, full fruit with nutty overtones. 22

Taste: A very smooth introduction with a hint of chocolate and then the peat hits you, followed by more peat and then even more. Wonderful. 23

Finish: Incredible, the chocolate smooth taste full of overflowing peat just goes on and on and on. This is the most remarkable feature of this whisky. Absolutely sensational finish. 24 (continue reading…)