Tastes

Oh man. The vanilla and spices come across to me as almost like a little bit of cake or like a very classy honey bun. That pepper still comes through and lends itself into the other spices. I didn't get the apple notes until I let it sit out a little more. For the higher proof it drinks amazingly easy as well. The extra age in the barrel does show in the oak flavors. I might try to find another bottle to have on hand after this one.

The familiar flavors are all there. Slightly sweet from the bourbon cask with that amontillado nuttiness pairing with the smoke instead of combating it. The finish lasts just long enough for you to want to take another sip. So glad to have picked this up as whether you are a fan of that bold Laphroaig flavor or not, this is a whisky that drinks like listening to all the moving parts of a professional orchestra!