Laphroaig 13 Year Old 2000 Malts of Scotland

The other Islay release in the youngest series from Malts of Scotland is a 13 Year Old Laphroaig that matured on a sherry cask. Their 18th Laffie already, five of those from a sherry cask. A pretty sure bet, I am guessing.

On the nose: yep, this is Laffie. Merchurochrome, disinfectant, the OR. In sum: medicinal raised to a square. Seaweeds, rocks in the surf, silt and sweet peat. Earth. Then a lot of citrus, lime juice in the lead. But the sherry has something to say as well. Butterscotch and orange peel. Some old leather. Cold coffee. Whipped cream. Salted butter. Gooseberries. Caramel. Hints of nuts and milk chocolate. Darn, this is pretty complex!

Full body on the palate. Immediately the sweet peat emerges, but the sweet fruit makes a good comeback. The medicinal side will not be left behind. God, this is very good and eminently quaffable! It does not even cross my mind to add water to it. My mouth is watery of its own. Blood oranges dipped in honey, I kid you not. And then suddently a big saltiness with a wonderful bitterness from the oak smacks you in the face. Grand!

The finish is complex and long.

Outstanding Laphroaig and a must try. So young and yet so complex. Recommended. Around 90 EUR.

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