Spirits Talk To Me

My trips to the liquor store often involve the purchase of unknown, at least to me, scotch labels. I purchased this bottle due to its remarkably low-price and my high-hopes of finding an inexpensive treat. However, one smell and a few sips later, I was regretting the loss of my $18.

From the beginning, the Lismore experience was one I’d rather forget. My girlfriend often remarks that my scotch smell like turpentine or rubbing alcohol. For once, that comparison is just. With an industrial smell and a taste like rusting pipes, Lismore is my least favorite whiskey of all-time.

While I’ve found a few lo-cost gems, this distillery is one I will avoid like I avoid Smirnoff Ice.

P.S. - Interestingly, Lismore is an island off the west-coast of Scotland though this is a “Single Speyside Malt.”  If that’s not confusing enough, several other web sites have it listed as a Highland Malt.