Laphroaig Distillery
ABV 58.7%
Good smokiness but seems to lack impetus.
Dave Broom
Berrys' Own Selection
Berry Bros. & Rudd
Brand
Berry Bros. & Rudd
Bottler
1998
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
2008
Year of Bottling
58.7%
ABV
Islay
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Dry and slightly plain. Light smoke, grass, but also a lemon cleaning product edge. Light rubber (perhaps indicative of an immature peaty spirit).
Palate: Warm milk, light chocolate, then berries and that lemon note. Fine grip, cold tea. A bit more oak interaction, though still slightly thin.
Finish: Lightly peppery.
Comment: Good smokiness but seems to lack impetus.
Score: 7.7
Taster
Nose: Grassy, sweet. Citrussy. Lemon pulp. Vanilla biscuits. Squeezed orange juice. Lots of sweet aromas. Distant smoke.
Palate: Smooth, silky. Sweet at start then followed by dry soot.Fresh mintiness. Spices tease the tongue and dry the palate. More soot than smoke.
Finish: Dry and sooty.
Comment: So funny to have this trio of Laphroaig. This one definitely stays on the sweet side and seems reluctant to release its smoke.
Score: 7.7
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