Whisky - Laphroaig 10 year cask strength 55.5%

This legendary bottling of Laphroaig from the cask is for some the very reason an antipathy is created against Islay and it’s malts.  This cask strength monster is chock full of peat smoke and sweet bourbon goodness.  Bottled  at over 55% I always take this with water.  One swig from a hipflask to keep out the chill on Leeds station can send one a bit loopy.  As tested on a close mate of mine!

Nose:  peat smoke and wood.  Alcohol prickle rubber tires.  Bandages.

Pallet: big, bold in ya face, peaty Smokey but with a nutty sweetness bursting through from the 1st fill bourbon casks.  Kippers.  

Finnish:  lingering and long, will last for hours.  Probably could use this stuff to power small cars.

Comments:  my favourite Laphroaig.  Always dependable and was a particularly good price last Christmas.  If you’re after subtlety don’t bother.

Score:  91%