a lot smoother than the 5-year, but not nearly as smoky. I think overall I like it more although I miss the smokiness from the other one. Has an almost medicinal flavor to it but not in a b…

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Ardbeg 5

3/10

smokey, a bit not smooth. Good taste, but the not smoothness of it is a bit of a downer. I will give this a 3.

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Dalwhinnie 15

6/10

tastes more like a Irish whiskey, very smooth and mild. 6/10

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Hudson Maple Rye

9/10

this is great, a hint of maple, just enough to give it character. Smooth, not too sweet like I was worried about. 9/10

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Hudson New York

9/10

very light, sweet, very good. Very unique, this is a bourbon. I love this. 8.8/10

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Laphroaig 10

Not yet rated

smokey as always. A slightly sharp woodiness hits right after the smoke.

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Ledaig 10

Not yet rated

15 bucks, pretty decent, more complex than other stuff I've had recently. 6.5 perhaps.

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Benromach Peat Smoke

7/10

definitely smokey, pretty smooth. Mild for a peaty scotch. Pretty enjoyable, 16 bucks a glass. Lacking a bit of depth, is give it a 7

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Glenlivet 18

6/10

lots of complexity, not super smooth, not bad, was around 20 bucks for a shot at the bar. A bit of a bitter wood hits at the beginning. I'd give it around a 6

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What the scores mean

1–3 Skip it

4–6 Mixed to good

7–8 Recommended

9–10 Exceptional