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 Originally Posted by jyms
I know a guy that drinks single malts religiously and last time I was at his house another buddy went Apeshit about the value that this guy had in his cabinet in scotch alone. Even he told me that the Laphroaig is pretty bad unless you like to drink that actual taste profile. Just because it tastes like Peat, that doesn't make it the best. Pretty sure that if I tried one of those first, they would probably be my last as well.
Islays are known for their peaty and smoky notes, yes. All the brands I mentioned were Islays, since they happen to be the cream of the crop. They have complex character, strong flavors and often taste like they were squeezed from a Scottish fisherman's underpants after a 2 day storm. They fill your mouth and nose with taste, it's up to you to decide whether you like it or not. I respect your friend's right to his opinion about Laphroaig, and I reserve my right to say he's an idiot. I left Talisker out for that reason, THAT is a strong flavored whisky that I would not recommend as your first whisky. Since this whole thread is about personal taste and preferences, please all spare me your bullshit about universal truths, there aren't any. My preference is whiskies with character, and if you don't like islays, chances are no whiskies (or whiskeys, as the irish and american imitations are called) will offer you anything worth the trouble. I would never waste a single malt for mixed drinks, any cheap booze will achieve the same. Single malts are for enjoyment, not for getting hammered.
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