Malts of Scotland
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Malts of Scotland

Laphroaig Distillery

1998, 10 Years Old

ABV 55.5%

The perfect image of the countryside in autumn on a wet chilly morning, with a mixture of fog and smoke hovering over the fields and the woods. Very suggestive.

Martine Nouet

Specification

Master of Malt

Brand

1998, 10 Years Old

Expression

Single Malt

Type

10

Age (Years)

2009

Year of Bottling

55.5%

ABV

Islay

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Intense. Deep and complex. First, an intricate array of autumnal aromas. Bracken, wet earth, touch of moss.

Palate: Crisp, tight, sharp. With a rough texture like sanding paper. Sooty, very dry. The same aromatic mix as on the nose. Soothing on soft spices.

Finish: Dry. Soot also more sweetness.

Comment: The perfect image of the countryside in autumn on a wet chilly morning, with a mixture of fog and smoke hovering over the fields and the woods. Very suggestive.

Score: 7.8

Rob Allanson

Taster

Nose: A big intense slow burning experience. Bonfires in the distance, but also like a fire in a wet forest.

Palate: Sweet burnt sugar with coal tar running through it. A butter and ash combination.

Finish: Sweetness then smoke.

Comment: This needs to be savoured outside or next to the fire.

Score: 8.2

8
Overall Score

From The Distillery

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