You’re starting too big IMO. Grab a Highland Park 12. It’s mildly pester and delicious. Or the Lagavulin 16, which is outstanding.

I’m currently working my palate for peated, and I think jumping into the heavy stuff is brave. Tallisker was my first taste, and I liked but found it off putting.

Lag16 changed my world though. Had it just before Christmas, and I was instantly hooked. Bought the HP12 recently and think it’s wonderful and drinks above its price.

Two days ago I finally tried Laphroig, and I enjoyed it. The finish was difficult, but everything else was good. I think building up to it was key.

Nothing compares to that Lag16 in my small sample size. It’s so unique and delicious. The perfect balance

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Posted by LNCHBOX

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Posted on 1/21/21 at 7:17 pm to Midget Death Squad

I was gifted a bottle of Talisker 10 a few years ago. Hated it at first, but I like it now. Scotch is just something I never really messed with until recently. I think it's because I tried Jonnie Red and hated it so much in college.

I watched a few videos reviewing the Ardbeg while drinking it and I already am starting to pick some things out that I like. It's just very different from my usual pours.

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Posted by memphis tiger

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Posted on 1/21/21 at 7:20 pm to Midget Death Squad

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Tallisker was my first taste, and I liked but found it off putting.

Don’t give up on Talisker.

The first glass I had of the 10, I thought it was awful and even thought about throwing it away.

But I didn’t and went back to it a month or so later and it was like a totally different bottle. Really enjoyed it after it had some time to breath.

Their 18 year old, Distillers edition and Port Rhugie (sp?) are also really good. Talisker Storm is just Ok, nothing special.

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Posted by memphis tiger

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Posted on 1/21/21 at 7:22 pm to Midget Death Squad

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Nothing compares to that Lag16 in my small sample size. It’s so unique and delicious

Lag 16 is definitely one of the all time classics. But I like the DE a little bit better.

And if the 16 rocked your world, try to find the 12. It’s a limited edition bottled at cask strength. I was blown away by how good it is. It might be the absolute perfect Islay Whisky.

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