Bob McDonald

9.5

I bought this at a large bottle shop in the Ginza in Tokyo in mid February, which specialised in Japanese Whisky. Quite expensive at $450 AUD but certainly of high quality. I was looking for something I thought would not be available in Australia but it turns out it is available for the same money!! A note of orange peel. The 55% ABV is a trifle hot but not overly so. The impact of the peat is not as pronounced as western isles heroes like Lagavulin and Laphroig. Smoky as expected and thoroughly satisfying. Had the last nip a few days ago. — a month ago

Rob Krapf

8.9

Golden, dry, complex. The true Laphroig seaweed character. Tarred rope even. And a cask strength kick. — 7 years ago

Mark Lindzy

9.5

The king of Islay whisky. A subtle balance between peat smoke and heather, with an oily mouthfeel that's perfect for after dinner digestion. — 10 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.4

Smoky with brief notes from me. Not as peaty as you would expect from the western isles. Had a tour of this distillery some years ago on the Isle of Skye which is the spiritual home of the Clan Donald ie McDonald. Probably prefer the peaty styles of Lagavulin and Laphroig. — 3 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.3

Bought in Niseko Hokkaido in late January 2018. My first purchase of a Japanese Malt Whisky and I was mightily impressed. No small claim from a McDonald who loves Talisker Laphroig and Lagavulin!!! Compared with the Hibiki I bought duty free this Ichiros Malt was more sooty and tarry but ever so smooth. Reminiscent of Drambuie. Orange Peel and damp straw. Big price difference unfortunately. About $100 in Niseko and about $200 to $250 in Australia. — 7 years ago

Ichiro Kawachi

8.9

Peat + moscatel. Actually closer to Laphroig. Gentle blast of seaweed and iodine. — 9 years ago

Michael Greene

9.2

Four hour decant. Wild wine. Very balanced but all flavors dialed up to 11. Plum, blackberry, hoisin, hoisin beef stock. Finish is incredibly salty and smokey…almost like a drop of laphroig or ardbeg made it’s way into the glass. — 4 years ago

Frank L

8.9

Peaty early Father’s Day gift from Mary. Tastes excellent, at a very attractive price. I’m enjoying better than Laphroig. — 6 years ago

Kat Beets

10

Laphroig peaty-ness but smoother cask taste delicious — 9 years ago

Kevin Barry

9.5

Good stuff just keep away from Nick Barry if you want to keep any around the house. Put up there with Laphroig. — 10 years ago

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