Tha Reaper
3.5
As its a travel exclusive, and rather cheap, i didnt have much hope. But i gave this one a shot because i just love ancnoc 12. Nose: peaty, but not the medicinal/bandaid kind of peaty that you'll often find in islay scotch. More like a seaside wind, with seaweed and shellfish. There is a fruityness behind the peat with citrus and some tropical fruit notes. vanilla is certainly there. also some green apple. Taste: This is a 3-stage experience. 1: sweetness with some apple, grass, and citrus. 2: there is the peat! a slight burn here makes me think this wkisky is kind of young. 3: this develops into nutty flavors with caramel and vanilla. Finish: mostly caramel, vanilla and a bit of coffee. It is medium long and doesn't disappoint.
