Whisky / Whiskey / Bourbon

Port Charlotte was quite pleasant, smokey but not TCP-y like Laphroaig.

Or Bowmore 12 for a subtle, enjoyable Islay.

Worked your way all around Islay? Ardbeg 10 is a classic and easy to find, and Caol Ila is probably my favourite.
Longrow from springbank is really good as well. The “Peated” is a lovely clean smokey whisky whereas the 18 normally has a concoction of casks that add up to something special.

Also try cask strength Ledaig if you can find it.

I’ve gotten rid of all my old sample bottles as I’d otherwise have been happy to send over a few

Recommend me a peaty whiskey to try please?

Bruichladdich Octamore for maximum peat.

Interesting, I prefer the Lagavulin, find the quarter cask too sweet.

Talisker 18 is the king for me 😍

Something I would also recommend that has become my every day (not literally!) is this.

https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/the-character-of-islay-whisky-company/aerolite-lyndsay-10-year-old-the-character-of-islay-whisky-company-whisky/

Caol Ila 18 and Laguvulin 16 get my vote

I’ll double up on the Ardbeg Uigeadail recommendation from Cozey and also add that I think Ardbeg Wee Beastie is great value for a 5yo peat bomb. The Campbeltown whiskies are also really interesting, I tend to love peatier whiskies but probably prefer Springbank to Longrow. Haven’t had much Kilkerran yet but the 12 I’ve got is good if you happen to see any of it around