The top three I have tried so far have been Lagavulin 16 and 8 year (prefer the 8), Laphroaig Select (10-year mostly but not certified as such) and Ardbeg 10-year. These have pretty good smoke and very good flavor, and I prefer the younger ones like the Lagavulin 8-year as the more they are aged, the stronger the cask's influence is and the less the smoke's prevalence.
Also tried Bowmore 15-year which, contrary to what I was told, had ZERO smoke to my palate. Tried some others like Macallan and Oban which don't have a smokey profile so not interested in that. Also tried Johnnie Walker Black, Double Black and Island Green and none of these appeal to me.
Basically I'm trying to find the smokiest and smoothest within a reasonable budget, appreciate any suggestions that would be available in Canada.
Also tried Bowmore 15-year which, contrary to what I was told, had ZERO smoke to my palate. Tried some others like Macallan and Oban which don't have a smokey profile so not interested in that. Also tried Johnnie Walker Black, Double Black and Island Green and none of these appeal to me.
Basically I'm trying to find the smokiest and smoothest within a reasonable budget, appreciate any suggestions that would be available in Canada.