[mattlong]

I'm not crikli, but we have similar tastes! Talisker is my go to dram.

Try Bruichladdich Islay Barley. It's heavy on the saltwater characteristic that Talisker and other Islays have but is overall a bit lighter in both color and taste. I don't recall which vintage I had, which supposedly makes a notable difference for this whisky.

Kilchoman is another Islay that I enjoy a lot.

If you want to delve further into the world of peat, checkout Ardbeg and Laphroaig 10. Laphroaig has other nice varieties like Quartercask and PX that aren't as peat-centric. Ardbeg also has a wide variety of offerings to explore.

Of course I would recommend trying before going in for a bottle on all of these since everyone has their own tastes!