Laphroaig Scotch Single Malt Lore

Wine Enthusiast 94 points - This Islay single malt is all about the peat. Golden in the glass, the distinctly smoky scent hints at vanilla and honey underneath. Expect a big billow of smoke from the first sip, underpinned by subtle hints of honey, vanilla and sherry sweetness. The concentrated peat smoke leads right into the drying finish, plus hints of black pepper, iodine and spearmint astringency..Kara Newman, December/2017 Ultimate Beverage Challenge 95 points - Gently pleasing, yet rich aromas of roasted cocoa nibs, browned sugar, grilled moss, clove and dried citrus fruit complete the complex nose. What follows on the palate is a deeply balanced medley of wooded caramel, subtle honey, toasted leaves, medicinal menthol, and bitter chocolate that lingers on the tongue. - 2018 Ultimate Spirits Challenge (Finalist).April/2018 This expression has enjoyed a triple maturation in 3 types of cask. The first maturation is American oak, ex-bourbon barrels. We then select the most suitable