Fisherman's Retreat Edition 9 Bruichladdich Rhinns

Nose: Peat, white wine, hint of sweet hat Palate: Apricot, ginger, honey, funky farmyard notes, hint of mineral Finish: Minerals, lactic funk I just can’t get past the farmyard notes. I don’t get them in any Port Charlottes I’ve tried but they just seem to overpower this. I wish it tasted as good as it smells. 5.5/10

I still get quite a lot of lactic funk and some sweet hay, but after leaving the bottle for nearly a year, the unpleasant farmyard notes seem to have mellowed. It’s still somewhat of an acquired taste - I doubt this will ever be one of my favourite whiskies - but I don’t actively dislike it now. 3.25/5