Lost Distillery Lossit

The Lost Distillery Company does a commendable job with their presentation. The bottles are crafted from frosted black glass, adorned with attractive, stamp-like labels. These labels provide abundant details about the historical distillery being recreated. Specifically for this bottling, it focuses on the Lossit distillery from Islay, which operated between 1817 and 1867. Appearance in Glass: Pale straw. On the Nose: Features medicinal peat, wet stones, and brine. It has a distinct coastal character but very little sweetness. It suggests a younger relative of Laphroaig (I would be surprised if some of that wasn't included). Taste: This expression leans towards the younger side, but it doesn't suffer for it. The aromas from the nose carry over to the palate, with a noticeable dried fruit sweetness emerging on the finish that turns bitter after a few sips. Allowing it to rest for at least 15 minutes mellows the bitterness and enhances the sweetness. It makes for a satisfying drink during the autumn months. This is a straightforward, reasonably well-integrated spirit. It was priced comparably to Johnny Walker Black, and I do favor it over that expression; however, I believe I would prefer to spend a little more for Laphroaig 10. The Lossit bears such a strong resemblance to Laphroaig's signature offering that the comparison is unavoidable. I can certainly understand why some might prefer the Lossit to the Laphroaig, as this one is somewhat gentler and less medicinal; but for those who appreciate that particular Islay characteristic, nothing else compares. The objective is to create a contemporary rendition of what this distillery might have produced had it still been operational today. This is quite intriguing, if perhaps a bit conservative (given that there's no definitive way to know what would have been produced). Nevertheless, the team at The Lost Distillery Company achieves an admirable result across their entire range. I truly appreciate the unique perspective they offer on spirits we would otherwise never have the chance to experience. I was previously unfamiliar with Lossit, so at the very least, this provides an interesting (and enjoyable!) historical insight.

Pix Pub - Nancy - March 2025 Appearance: Light color Nose: Slightly peated First taste: Smooth and liqueur-like, a nice roundness in the mouth. Second taste: Spicy and alcoholic. Third taste: Deliciously peated, not smoky at all, but a rather earthy, deep peat... The Scottish soil echoes a distant memory... No intensity, a whisky for a young Scottish woman who is homesick and wants to find a glimmer of her homeland in a glass of whisky. Big poker tournament tonight at Pix Pub, with no less than 30 players, and I'm not registered... Forced to watch the battle from the sidelines. I see the cards flying and the chips changing hands. I want so badly to sit down and take my share of the loot... I'm addicted to this damn game!!! Just give me a stack and deal me some cards!!! Chips, cards, and a peated whisky, what more could a man ask for? Maybe a savior companion who shows up at 3 am when the tournament ends... But for now, I have neither cards nor a companion. Fortunately, this peated whisky warms my soul.

Exceptional value for the cost. It presents an ashy smokiness akin to Laphroaig, complemented by notes of violet and heather, along with some iodine. The texture, however, is more oily and honey-like, reminiscent of Ardbeg. Additionally, there's a pleasant fresh, herbaceous, and minty peat characteristic, similar to Kilchoman. It achieves a perfect equilibrium of sweet, salty, smoky, and oily, with minimal harshness or heat. Well done!

Nose: Musky brine and salty meat smoke, followed by tart baked apples and apricot notes from the sherry. Palate: Initially light in body, but the finish feels thicker and oilier. It starts with fruity notes and sweet tea, then becomes more citrusy and features briny smoked meat, reminiscent of a blend of Ardbeg and Lagavulin.

I appreciate the concept of combining whiskies to replicate the character of distilleries that are no longer operating. This particular spirit evokes an Islay distillery that operated illicitly, bringing to mind Bunnahabhain or Kilchoman. It presents notes of peat, brine, florals, and sweetness. Overall, it's quite well-executed.

Nose - smoked chocolate, a bit of iodine, juicy pear, and some floral notes Palate - oily and smoky, milk chocolate, some sweet fruit, and a bit of citrus Finish - smoky sweet, medium length, a bit dry at the end, mild burn