Whisky review : Dun Bheagan 8 years old (2003) Islay. Cask. No. 702391-408 Bot.No. 5376 bottled @ 43%

Whisky review : Dun Bheagan 8 years old (2003) Islay. Cask. No. 702391-408 Bot.No. 5376 bottled @ 43%

-Great price
-Vintage bottling
-Non chill-filtered 
-Incredible price/value !

Colour: medium amber, copper. I would not bet on caramel here however. medium bodied in the glass.

Nose: At first, thick cigarillo ashes, creamy peat, brine, light butter caramel, burnt toffee, more ashes, but not like white ashes...more like black ashes. cigarette smoke, touches of tar, sweetness,

Mouth: Ashes, peat, pepper, creamy toffee, sour ashes, brine, plastic (not off putting), ether. A high contender for Islay considering the price. Some suggest it's a 8 years old Lagavulin. Considering the ashes, I would disagree. However, the light peat-brine-caramel profile reminds me of the Lagavulin. Water brings more caramel and pepper to the front row. Focuses more on hot ashes and peat. Still, I guess neat is the best way to go here. Certainly a very enjoyable Islay.

Finish: smoke, peat, bring, salted water, calcium, eucalyptus, lingering peat, light ashes, yet not as strong as Arbeg or Laphroaig for that matter.

A+ for the taste. Please lord, make it so I can buy another one ! Very nice malt. High delivery, remains young, but still very nice. Highly recommended.
A+ for the price. For 49,95$ (LBCO) I can say it's a perfect price point. Sadly, it's hard to get.
A for the presentation. Nice label and full of useful information.