Taster

Nose: Very pale and prickly. Seems young and edgy with big seashore aromas. Drying fishing nets with a certain sweetness behind raffia, peat fire, oyster shells. Water adds a little depth and brings out a bitumen/freshly laid road note.

Palate: Softer than the nose suggests. Light oiliness and robust smokiness.

Finish: Oats.

Comment: A good, clean Laphroaig. Not exceptional, but true to character.

Score: 7.8

Taster

Nose: Creamy, medical peatiness, like lint bandages or plasters. There's a good sweetness behind, with lemon bonbons and sponge cake. A bit of spice.

Palate: Coal tar soap, and that vanilla creaminess is there, but cut through by a light creosote and some wood.

Finish: A little smoke, but relatively light and short.

Comment: Good young Islay, with an enticing nose.

Score: 8