Williamson 10 Year Old 2011 Asta Morris
Islay at its best
2 088
Review by @markjedi1
- Brand: Williamson
- ABV: 59.9%
- Batch: #AM083
Williamson... would Betsie have agreed that her name would be used to bottle Laphroaig – whether or not it is teaspooned? I think so, because the distillery was very close to her heart. It is the first Laffie (if we can call it that) that Asta Morris brings to the market.
Firm, but not burning, nose on Ganda ham (with rind), espresso, banana, but also ashes, leather and moss. Hint of a goat shed. Softly creamy and equally softly smoky. Surprisingly sweet for such a young Laphroaig.
The taste is a perfect sequel to the nose, but still takes the sweetness to the next level. Caramel, candy sugar and an excellent smoke development. A drop of brackish water comes to dot the proverbial i. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, this is Islay. Some maritime touches come up firmly and give the sweetness a lot of scrutiny. Wonderfully creamy, by the way.
And then that finish. Let's just say Finish. Brackish and sweet at the same time with all ashes and smoke.
Islay at its best.