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Approximate tasting notes:
Laphroaig 30: Subtle. Not syrupy the way old bourbons are, nor strongly oaky. Laphroaig character present but heavily tamed. Best of the lot for drinking straight, but also 10.50 for 1/2 ounce in a bar or $200+ for a bottle.
Laphroaig 10: Aggressive as fuck. Fascinating for a few sips straight, but even 1/2 ounce seems excessive to drink all straight. Watered down with ~1:1 water:whiskey still potent but more managable. Quite pleasant at ~2:1, though perhaps a bit less interesting. Best P/V ratio for drinking with 1+:1 water.
Laphroaig 15: Not nearly as subtle as the 30, but far less agressive than the 10. Probably the best P/V ratio for drinking straight.
Auchentoshen 21: Too woody straight, but amazing with a moderate (perhaps 1:1?) addition of water. Wood is tamed and apple is brought out. Price for a bottle unknown, so hard to evaluate P/V ratio. A very nice change of pace after an evening of drinking various ages of Laphroaig.
After 4 half-pours, I shouldn't feel so drunk, should I?
ETA: Of course, low blood sugar combined with moderately bad dehydration might have something to do with that.
Laphroaig 30: Subtle. Not syrupy the way old bourbons are, nor strongly oaky. Laphroaig character present but heavily tamed. Best of the lot for drinking straight, but also 10.50 for 1/2 ounce in a bar or $200+ for a bottle.
Laphroaig 10: Aggressive as fuck. Fascinating for a few sips straight, but even 1/2 ounce seems excessive to drink all straight. Watered down with ~1:1 water:whiskey still potent but more managable. Quite pleasant at ~2:1, though perhaps a bit less interesting. Best P/V ratio for drinking with 1+:1 water.
Laphroaig 15: Not nearly as subtle as the 30, but far less agressive than the 10. Probably the best P/V ratio for drinking straight.
Auchentoshen 21: Too woody straight, but amazing with a moderate (perhaps 1:1?) addition of water. Wood is tamed and apple is brought out. Price for a bottle unknown, so hard to evaluate P/V ratio. A very nice change of pace after an evening of drinking various ages of Laphroaig.
After 4 half-pours, I shouldn't feel so drunk, should I?
ETA: Of course, low blood sugar combined with moderately bad dehydration might have something to do with that.