Springbank 20 yo, Douglas Laing (Old and Rare) 52.9%

What a nose- smelly socks, with some smoke and ash. In the mouth there's ripe stilton and rich fermenting fruit, mixed with smoke and peat.

Certainly interesting, if not immediately likeable.

Longrow 18 yo. 46%

1 October

Strong peaty nose melts into an inoffensive, pleasantly smooth mouth. Warm and sweet finish.

I think it's nice, but this was sampled towards the end of the 'dregs party' at the Dufftown Whisky Shop, when my tastebuds were getting thoroughly burnt out.