A long time ago I drank beer or vodka.  That was about it.  I liked very dark beer; Guinness, Chimay Ale, Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout, etc.  My father in law turned me on to Johnnie Walker Black label on my first trip to India.  That was the beginning of my whiskey drinking.  I graduated from black to gold label but eventually I would turn to single malts.  Some of my whiskey drinking friends tell me that blends are better than single malts, they have a more reliable and consistent flavor.  Regardless I like single malts much better.

On my last trip to India I had a chance to try Double Black.  I was very impressed.  It has a very nice smoky, musty flavor reminiscent of an Islay single malt.  It’s not as bold as a true Islay single malt but it does remind me a little of Coal Ila.  While the smoky flavor is there and enjoyable its flavor is one dimensional.  I liked it enough to get my own when I got home and I’d recommend it to other whiskey drinkers who like smoky scotches.  It was reasonably priced which is another variable to consider when purchasing scotch these days.  You are getting good quality and quantity at a good price.

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