The 2016 edition is a no-age-statement (NAS) Laphroaig, originally matured in ex-bourbon barrels, with a second maturation in Madeira-seasoned traditional hogsheads.
ABV: 51.6%
Nose: Medicinal Peat, Strong red berries, Vanilla Cream, Toffee, toffee, raisins.
Palate: Thick oily mouthfeel, sweet, toned down peat, Jellyesque, Strawberry, toffee, vanilla cream, apricots. Light Smoke, oak spice. Well balanced and delicious.
Finish: Medium length, Sweet, medicinal peat, light sweet smoke, strawberry, vanilla icing
Rating: 8/10
The flavors in here are strong, they play well with each other, and how I wish I had a bottle or 3 of this. This stuff is fantastic.
1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.
2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.
3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.
4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.
5 | Good | Good, just fine.
6 | Very Good | A cut above.
7 | Great | Well above average
8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.
9 | Incredible | An all time favorite
10 | Perfect | Perfect
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