Review by: zSolaris
Distillery: Laphroaig.
Region: Islay.
Age: 30 Year.
ABV: 43.00% Cask Strength.
Price: Many, many thanks to /u/KissMeElon for sharing this one with me!
Color: 1.4, Tawny.
Nose: There’s a ton of sherry here, not quite a sherry bomb but very much the dominant note. There’s a hint of delicious mustiness along with some sweeter old peat and green apples.
Palate: Like the nose, there’s a decent amount of sherry here along with a bit of mustiness. There’s a slightly medicinal note to this, as in herbal medicines, but it goes along pleasantly with the old peat sweetness. Some savory notes in the form of charcuterie meats comes through as well.
Finish: Medium in length. Dark chocolate and old peat are the main notes.
Conclusion: I’ve not had a lot of Laphroaig so I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect from this well aged version. It’s a delightful whisky from start to finish. The notes of sherry just resonate so well with me, especially with the added layer of complexity that comes from the mustiness, old peat, and medicinal notes. The bit of savory meats and dark chocolate just elevate this up from perhaps being a bit straightforward which is lovely. Many thanks to /u/KissMeElon for sharing this with me as this is quite a tasty one!
Final Score: 87.
Scoring Legend:
- 95-100: As good as it gets. Jaw-dropping, eye-widening, unforgettable whisky.
- 90-94: Sublime, a personal favorite in its category.
- 85-89: Excellent, a standout dram.
- 80-84: Quite good. Quality stuff.
- 75-79: Decent whisky worth tasting.
- 70-74: Meh. It’s definitely drinkable, but it can do better.
- 60-69: Not so good. I might not turn down a glass if I needed a drink.
- 50-59: Save it for mixing.
- 0-49: Blech.
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