This is a new limited offering from Laphroaig, clocking in at 16 years old and having spent the entirety of that time in ex-bourbon barrels. Let’s see how it compares to other in the Laphroaig line
ABV: 48%
Nose: Iodine, vanilla, Medicinal Peat, lemon Zest, toffee, light smoke.
Palate: Medium mouthfeel, tangy smoked meat. Iodine, rotting fall vegetation, lemon zest, black pepper.
Finish: Short, slight peat, vanilla, meaty smoke. Fades into a tangy lemon zest finish.
Rating: 7/10
The peat is pretty toned down here compared to some other Laphroaig’s I’ve had and the barrel influence really shines through. It has the great marriage of Peat and Ex-Bourbon, which Laphroaig is able to pull off so well. If you want to spend a laidback evening with Laphroaig and peat, throw this in your glass.
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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