by RandyG » Wed Aug 21, 2013 11:25 am
I would get the Lagavulin first. It has a really nice balance of everything I like in a scotch. If you feel the need to step up to something more robust, the Laphroaig will knock you out with peat and iodine, and has a thick oily mouth feel. I like having both around to cater to any particular mood I might be in at the time. Both are excellent pours, it's just that ones a Ferrari and the other a monster truck.
A few weeks back, I was enjoying some Lagavulin and was wishin for a little more peat and smoke, so I added a touch of Laphroaig to my glass. Let me tell you, it doesn't take much of the latter to affect the former. Even the smallest splash seemed to be overkill. Next time it will be added one drop at a time. Better yet, I think I will try and find a bottle of cask strength Laggy 12 (oops, meant 12, not 16 - thanks Landrum). I have heard they make it, just have never seen it.
Cheers,
RG
Thanks
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