87
Score
Colkegan Single Malt, 46%
Price: $55 ● Issue: Winter 2014 ● Reviewer: Adam Polonski
A dry smoke, led by brisket, dry oak, and cherries. Sweetly smoky in the mouth, with black pepper, cayenne, and barbecue flavors, as well as grilled fruits, nectarines, and charred plums. A good balance of sweet and spicy, with a backbone of minerality. The mesquite flavor amps up in the long and spicy finish.