 Schroppfy (1729), Ohio, USA
Apr 15, 2008
Intense scotch nose when cold; medicinal and not the smoothest (although I haven’t had the others so I can’t compare and certainly can’t rule out presuppositions based on knowledge of Ardbeg). Some wet paper oxidation, and more sweetness than I anticipated, but these intermingle and leave a hole in the flavor experience, especially because the body isn’t rich enough to support serious plumminess (which wasn’t there anyway). Just not all that complex, but still enjoyable.
oh6gdx (5857), Vaasa, Finland
Aug 24, 2008 Bottled (thanks omhper!). Pitch black colour, mediumsized off-white/beige head. Aroma is peat, oak, tar and smoke. Flavour is dry wood, peat, very dry, mildly leathery notes as well as smoky. Quite mild Paradox Islay...
Svesse (1687), Hässelby, Sweden
Aug 23, 2008 (Bottle) Very dark brown colour, almost black, with ruby hints through light. Frothy, pale brown head. Roasted, malty, smokey nose with notes of wood, liquorice, tar, juniper, iodine and heather. Roasted, malty, woody taste with distinct wood and whiskey flavours, liquorice, tar, peat, strong black coffe, cocoa and a generous bitterness in a long, warming finish. A bit harsh. Medium to full body. Not very sweet. Very nice beer.
Beer_2000 (1179), Kristiansand, Norway
Aug 23, 2008 330ml bottle. Almost black body with a small beige head. Aroma is dominated by peat whisky and vanilla. Flavor is very powerful, lots of whisky. Roasted malt, peat, vanilla, chocolate, coffee, dry fruit, oak, some liquorices and warming alcohol. Looooong finish.
Some whisky oak aged beer could be a bit to much, but this suits me a lot. Extremely nice.
argo0 (6167), Washington DC, USA
Aug 18, 2008 (33cl bottle, sampled side-by-side with Speyside 010, Macallan 011, and Glen Grant 003) Small beige head that mostly diminishes atop clear red-black body, nice lacing. Aroma is moderately sweet, peat/scotch, vanilla, chocolate. Taste is moderately sweet, chocolate, some roast/coffee, Scotch/peat, light alcohol, soy. Smooth medium-full body with low carbonation and light syrup.
wilkie (1088), Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
Aug 18, 2008 11.2oz bottle, courtesy of argo0. Thanks, Aaron! Done with comparison to three other Paradox Impys. Pours black, ruby edges, tan head, nice lacing. Aroma is peat, smoke, chocolate, coffee, cabbage, alcohol. Flavor similar, with canilla, strong alcohol, earthy presence.
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