Laphroaig 10 Year Old

The Laffie 10 is such a classic that I do not have to make any kind of introduction, right? This one was bottled in 2013. It should be present in every cabinet, actually.

Suprisingly sweet nose on melon and apples, joined by a light smokiness that is less medicinal than I expected (in comparison with previous batches). Very herbal and soft on the spices. Brings rocky moss to mind. But the typical maritime elements are absent, much to my surprise.

It is soft and sweet, but immediately very sooty (nice!). Lovely touches of peat that remind me of wet earth, barbecue ashes and seeweads. But it is also very herbal on the palate. All kinds of garden herbs pass by the tastebuds. A small salty edge.

The finish is long and the sweet peat has the final say.

I am somewhat surprised. I remembered the Laffie 10 with much more peat and medicinal touches, but this is almost soft and sweet.

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