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Laphroaig
Whisky: Laphroaig 1987-2005
Serie: The Old Malt Cask
Age: 18 years
Type: Single malt
   
Distilled: 11-1987
Bottled: 11-2005
Cask #: 1762
Bottles: 632
Strength: 50%
   
Distillery: Laphroaig Distillery
Bottler: Douglas Laing (pre May 2013)
Country: Scotland: Islay
   
 
Date: 10-06-2006
Nose: Buttery, slightly rancid, soury, smoky, a little peaty.
Flavour: Red peppers, sulphur, salt, smoky, sweet, soury, starfruit.
Body: Beautyful, slightly thin, oily, slightly dry, dynamic in a relaxed way, has a great long finish.
Comments: The slightly rebellious brother of the standard 15 year old version. In one word superb.
Rating: ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ +--- (9.25)