Dave Whittington
3.5
Amber hue Nose of bacon and freshness Palate of butter and spice (perhaps Sichuan?) pepper A general coffee-like sensation overall
Rock
Rock Island Sherry Edition
3.70 Decent
Whiskey Scotch Scotland No age statement 46.8% ABV
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Douglas Laing's Rock Island is a blended malt brand composed of peated single malts from Arran, Islay, Jura, and Orkney. The Sherry Edition undergoes a finishing period in Spanish sherry butts before being bottled at 46.8% ABV without chill-filtration or added coloring. It became available in August 2020.
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Jake Wilkes
4.0
I genuinely enjoy this. I was apprehensive about the sherry influence, but this is full-bodied, subtly sweet, and smoky with spice.
Joni Corbett
3.5
Smoky and briny notes, with hints of lemon zest and prunes. The finish is of medium length. A solid dram for its cost.
Jean Maddox
4.0
Nose: Straw/Farm-like Palate: Leather/Earthy/Firecrackers at the end
Stanley Rock
3.0
Peaty smoke on the nose, with a palate of warm spice and a lingering earthy taste.
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