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I am not a big Scotch drinker but while on vacation in Hilton Head I had a bottle of this and I thought it was great. It was the ASYLA. Sturgushttp://www.compassboxwhisky.com/home.html
And I meant to say that I haven't had either in a while and didn't have them together, so it's hard to say. Plus, I've had three different versions of the 10 yo, and they're all so different that it's hard to classify them versus the 15 yo.
The compass box hedonism is indeed very good. So is the oak cross. Speaking of blends, I recently had the johnnie gold and was very impressed. I love Talisker 18 and Lagavulin, but I can't seem to find anything smooth and balanced with that peat/smoke character for less than $70 a bottle, so lately its been johnnie black for me.
Highland Park 12 and 15 are perhaps the most balanced scotches I've ever had. Less smoke/peat than Lagavulin and Laphroaig, but it makes up for it with rich, sweet, malty complexity.
Has anybody tried the Glenlivet 16 Year Nadurra Cask Strength ('07)?I picked this up as a gift for somebody and have never sampled it.The online reviews I found seemed fairly favorable.Thanks,George
Hey Tyson,I just picked up a bottle of Clynelish 14 at your recommendation last night. $39 for the bottle. My initial taste test last night was very favorable.I also tried a dram of Talisker 30 year on New Year's Eve. My Scotch drinking buddy breaks it out once per year and I was a beneficiary of that. Admittedly I am a true novice when it comes to Scotch. But that stuff was eye-opening.
I never tried the Glenlivet Nadurra but I have drank the 18yr and enjoy it straight up when I am in the mood for a mellow, smooth scotch. Most the time I enjoy a peaty and smoky scotch like Lagavulin 16 yr or Laphroaig 10 yr cask strength.