Wine Enthusiast 94 points - This Islay single malt is all about the peat. Golden in the glass, the distinctly smoky scent hints at vanilla and honey underneath. Expect a big billow of smoke from the first sip, underpinned by subtle hints of honey, vanilla and sherry sweetness. The concentrated peat smoke leads right into the drying finish, plus hints of black pepper, iodine and spearmint astringency..Kara Newman, December/2017 Ultimate Beverage Challenge 95 points - Gently pleasing, yet rich aromas of roasted cocoa nibs, browned sugar, grilled moss, clove and dried citrus fruit complete the complex nose. What follows on the palate is a deeply balanced medley of wooded caramel, subtle honey, toasted leaves, medicinal menthol, and bitter chocolate that lingers on the tongue. - 2018 Ultimate Spirits Challenge (Finalist).April/2018 This expression has enjoyed a triple maturation in 3 types of cask. The first maturation is American oak, ex-bourbon barrels. We then select the most suitable of these barrels, containing a range of different aged spirit and transfer into small 19th century style Quarter Casks for a second maturation. The final maturation is in specially selected large European oak, Oloroso Sherry casks. The world’s #1 selling Islay single malt Scotch whisky The most richly flavored of all Scotch whiskies Complex and unique flavor of Laphroaig due to our water, peat, and malted barley A complex expression--the result of a distinct triple maturation process in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels, 19th century style quarter casks, and specially selected European oak Oloroso sherry casks The finish reveals the perfect marriage of peat, oak, and sherry notes Color: bright gold Nose: Gentle mixture of sweet raisins and apricots with a trace of earthy peat smoke, rounded out by hints of smooth nutty flavor Body: Powerful, yet slightly creamy consistency Palate: A large, initial burst of peat gentled by the fla PROOF 96 ABV 48%
