Whisky review: Douglas Laing Double Barrel Talisker and Craigellachie bottled@ 46%

Whisky review: Douglas Laing Double Barrel Talisker and Craigellachie bottled@ 46%

-I love the idea of mixing single barrels
-However, I was told these 2 whiskies are not ''married'' prior to bottling.
-From the colour, I'd say it is natural colouring. But I may be wrong.

Colour: light bright gold. Not very oily with medium legs.

Nose: Very Laphroiag nose, salt, fruits hidden behind peat, a few metallic notes, apples, metallic peat. A tad spirity...

Mouth: Peat, spices explosion, chili peppers mix with fruits, ashes, more peat. My impression is the latter : very unsettled. The Talisker tries to overpower the Craig but dies in the mingling...which results in ether and robust notes. Water makes it more settled yet still confused.

Finish: peat and spices and fruits. Not as long as the Talisker nor as fruity as the Craig.

C- for the price. 88$ for something so unstable is unreasonable.
C for the taste. It's interesting yet unstable and not very the best of those 2 whiskies. Avoid and buy separately.
A for the presentation. Nice modern wild west look.