Released in 2004, this bottling was aged for around five years before being finished in a quarter cask for several months, the size of the cask is quite small, thus does not require such a long maturation. This remains a truly great achievement from Laphroaig.
Oily and buttery nose, with toffee, nuttiness, hickory, bicarbonate of soda, rum and raisin ice cream and zest.
Big rush of sweetness, in fact it’s an explosion of sweetness, with fiery chilli heat, TCP, sweet cereals and a touch of cola syrup.
Medium-length, but becomes fruity, with custard and cigar smoke.
Think my bottle should have been labeled Mobil 1.
Nothing special. Smoke and some sweetness, nothing more. Too boring for me. Now i'm comparing with Talisker 10 and you know waht? Talisker 10 much better. So if you want something more than dry smoke buy something else.
Read the reviews and bought a bottle - it tastes oily and burnt to me - reminiscent of the smell of charcoal lighter. I'll keep trying, but this one might not be for me.
Yes it is disgusting and undrinkable. That's how it is supposed to be. Stay away.
I have reviewed previously, excellent then fantastic now. Repeat buyer. That's how you know this one's a keeper. This is outstanding Scotch.
