I do like a good Islay whisky but I don't think they're the be all and end all of Scotch whiskies. I like the peat and smoke, obviously, but I think sometimes it can be all a bit to intense and overbearing and often something with a bit more subtlety is called for.

Although it could be applied to any whisky, I think money is the key to an Islay—an older, more expensive expression will likely have much more complex and subtle flavours without sacrificing the depth and intensity that we love, rather than just acting as a punch in the face after your assailant has been digging around in your back garden (no puns or euphemism or innuendo intended here (feel free to add some if you like)).

Still, a fine dram nonetheless!