Big Strand Single Malt Whisky

Big Strand Single Malt Whisky

Big Strand, Morrison and Mackay
Single malt - Islay
Bright gold
46% ABV
Dram

Nose: Lemon zest, peat, smoke, leather, peanuts, balsamic vinegar, hints of soy sauce. 
Mouthfeel: Light body, slippery, cool, turns watery. 
Tasting:  Bitter sour. Lemon juice, vanilla sponge, balsamic vinegar, ginseng, peat, smoke. 
Finish: Medium. Smoke, peat, lemon zest, leather, black tea. 

Comments: 

This is apparently Caol Ila. There's something of the official Caol Ilas in it, some hints of soya sauce, but it's more the savouriness you get in balsamic vinegar. There's enough lemon in here to make me think that it might be something else.

Verdict:

I like this.

Old Perth 41yo

Old Perth 41yo

Blended malt
Mahogany
45.3% ABV
Dram

Nose: brass polish, jasmine tea, honey, raisins, plums, hints of sea salt. 
Mouthfeel: Light body, slippery, loose, watery. 
Tasting:  Sweet sour. Honey, plums, jasmine tea, orange juice, hints of strawberries. 
Finish: Short. Jasmine tea, honeysuckle, strawberries, raisins, hints of oranges. 

Comments: 

Wow, this tastes OLD. Floral and sweet, plenty of fruit, yet airy, light and glorious. This is wonderful whisky. What bottlers are doing with blends these days is very exciting. More, please.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.