Glenglassaugh Peated Virgin Oak Finish

I acquired a sample from another whisky enthusiast. The initial aroma offered notes of cotton candy, vanilla, and a mild peat smoke, less intense than Laphroaig 10. The palate is harder to pin down, presenting a nutty-vanilla flavor. I'm uncertain if the spiciness comes from the flavor profile or the alcohol irritating my tongue, as this non-age-statement spirit might contain younger, harsher components. Compared to the nose, the taste is less sweet and candy-like, lacking any saline or oceanic notes (which I enjoy). It offers a gentle, oaky, and peaty character. The finish mirrors the palate, but with a creamy sweetness.

On the nose, heavy oak, peat, and salt hit you first, similar to salty peanuts, but then cotton candy immediately appears. On the palate, it's rather medicinal for me, very much like Laphroaig, but it's a bit more zesty and sharp. The finish is bitter oak, with just a little sweetness from the peat. Really nice.

Beautiful dark chocolate cookie dough with a hint of cinnamon, followed by the scent of burning wood. Today was spent preparing the nursery! 👶🏻

A 2018 festival dram. It offered peat and sweetness with a gentle character, harmonizing well, reminiscent of Torfa. Priced around $100 in New Zealand. 3.75

Round, very mild smoke

94 out of 100