Interesting fact… Laphroaig 10 Year Old Cask Strength whisky spells its name whisky as it originates in Scotland. Had it been produced in America its name would be Laphroaig 10 Year Old Cask Strength whiskey, instead of whisky.
The nose is big and rich. There is a dark peat, some dry moss and burnt heather and, somehow, toffee has softened the blow. Then, at last, the usual suspects: iodine and tar. The palate is rich and full and very chewy. Notes of malt and tar carry an urbane sweetness followed by peat smoke. The finish long and compounded as burnt sugar tapers off against a backcloth of chewy sumptuous smoke and peat. ...more
The Master of Malt
delivers all over the shop
Obviously tar and iodene are there, but so much besides. Unadulterated Laphroaig goodness at it's best. Has really lovely subtle nuances to balance the in-your-face biggness.