Whisky review: Big Peat vatted malt D.Laing bottled @46%

Whisky review: Big Peat vatted malt D.Laing bottled @46%

-Nice Islay blend from D.Laing
-Says to contain Port Helen .....like a drop maybe.

Colour: light gold, very pale, straw and bright

Nose: peat, iodine, medicinal oils, some citrus notes, not too dense...as in lots of part are trying to take control yet nothing comes through

Mouth: Strong peat and smoke arrival, dark ashes, butts, more of a laphroiag mouth than Ardbeg or even Caol Ila. More peat, juicy peat, ashes, hot cinder, remains light bodied.

Finish: lingering peat, smoke and ashes, long presence felt. Very pleasant.

D for the price. For 85$ I would simply buy a Laphroiag QC (70$), Islay Mist 17 (72$) or even a Bowmore Tempest....so no thanks.
C for presentation. Yes it is different but...looks more like someone being blown a very unpleasant smell on the face than ''peat''.
B+ for the taste. It is very decent and peaty, very nice finish as well