Laphroaig Cask Strength 10 Year Old
Masterful Monster
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Review by @markjedi1
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This one has a nice dark sheen and great legs. This is going to be good, I’m sure.
OMG, what a fantastic nose! After the truckload of alcohol, on a wave of peat, seaspray and some medicinal touches, the sweet citrus comes into play. Masterful. This makes a man’s knees go weak.
The taste is totally Islay. Peated, surely, but perfectly balanced with the sweet tones (I get passion fruit, amongst others). It’s perfectly drinkable without water, even at a rather challenging 55,7% ABV.
This Laphroaig distances itself from the classic 10 Year Old and 15 Year Old with ease. This Cask Strength expression has a Finish with capital F. Long, powerful, spicy, but perfectly balanced.
This is without a doubt a masterful monster that must not be missed (at a price of approx 50 EUR). After having this one, it’s official: I’m a Laphroaig fan!
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@markjedi1, that was great to see these popular expressions reviewed together at the same time. Now I'm awaiting for one more review of the 48% Quarter Cask :-)