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I tried an Islay malt recently (https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/caol-ila-12-year-old-whisky/ https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/caol-ila-12-year-old-w.
by br3w5 11y ago
I tried an Islay malt recently (https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/caol-ila-12-year-old-whisky/ https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/caol-ila-12-year-old-w...) that was matured in bourbon casks which softened the smoky flavour somewhat - very nice
- GordonS 11y agoCaol Ila is probably the 'lightest' of all the peaty Islay malts (from memory, I think it proclaims this on the bottle too).
- br3w5 11y agoYes it's certainly lighter than others I've tasted (Laphroaig and Lagavulin). I do like the smoky taste - what smaller distilleries are there that are heavier on the smoky taste?
- corin_ 11y agoI'd recommend Ardbeg. I also love Talisker, from the Isle of Skye, which can be a bit sweeter but still quite smokey.