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Originally Posted by whiskylover
Went to the whisky bar tonight. Unfortunately no Caol Ila AD Rattay, but got to try a few things.
Westland Distillery Single Malt and Sherry Cask: not a fan. tasted like young bourbons, very oaky, not very complex. I thought they were going to be more Scotch-y (they're full barley AFAIK).
Caol Ila Stitchel Reserve: Unpeated Caol Ila, it was good but not great. A lot of cereal/barley taste, but definitely better when peated.
Compass box Flaming Heart: The 2012 edition, which has great reviews. Peaty, very nice, but also not as great as my expectations were after reading online reviews.
Blackadder Raw Cask Glenrothes 24yo: Amazing! fruity, strong, well rounded. I kept adding water and it kept getting better.
https://www.whiskybase.com/whisky/46...rothes-1989-ba Highly recommended if you can get your hands on it (Manndl, I'm looking at you, it's available in German stores).
Glenfarclas 105: I keep trying Glenfarclas, and I still really don't like the flavor profile. It's a me problem probably, just like when I try the Arran. Some styles I just don't like.
That's what I call a productive night at the bar! (only half pours of each, otherwise I'd be puking my guts out now).