Finlaggan The Original Peaty 700ml

I like the peaty islay whiskeys, this is one of them.

Certainly drinkable, but nothing remarkable. but its priced accordingly.
If it came on special for $50 or under I would buy again.

I'm pretty sure this is sourced from Ardbeg. It is proofed down to 40% alcohol whereas Ardbeg 10 and Wee Beastie are around 46-47%. However, when I compared this to the Ardbegs with a bit of water added to lower the proof, the taste was very close. In any case this is a really good buy if you like Islay peated whisky. I also tried the Finlaggan Old Reserve which is almost as good but for me this one has a slight edge with a little bit more oak spiciness.

I am absolutely convinced that this whisky is in fact Ardbeg, with some colour added, to throw us all off the trail.
Deliciously smokey and peaty.

Some say it is a young Lagavulin. I think that is wishful thinking, lacking any of the richness and amazing mouth feel of that wonderful whisky.

At less than half the price of Lagavulin, and about 20+ dollars cheaper than Ardbeg, do yourself a favour and buy this whisky!!