Laphroaig 10 Year Sherry Oak Finish

Nose:classic dense laphroaig peat with heavy syrupy caramel and tobacco. light hint of lemon curd. Sea salt and almond syrup is also present. Light pears and nectarines, some dates and prunes as well Taste: Dates and a syrupy cherry flavor followed by the taste of Laphroaig. Water brings out a dense sweetness and maltiness, almost like a poppy seed roll with vanilla icing. Dates and raisins start to intensify as well. More water drags out the smoke finish and adds baking spices and sour lemon, with floral and herbal notes as well. The sherry flavor comes in as the whiskey opens up in the glass. To be honest the sherry doesn't translate much on the taste, its more of a mouthfeel / texture influence. I need to compare to non-finished bottlings. If you like the peat of laphroaig but the texture and density of Ardbeg Uigeadail then this is for you. If you prefer the lighter texture of regular laphroaig this will do you no favors.

Impressions @ new bottle: @Richard-ModernDrinking cutting to the chase, this feels like an older version of Quarter Cask, with a short finishing stint in a sherry cask. Here are my notes: Starting with the appearance, this is certainly the brownest whisky I've had with the liquid almost resembling a kind of watered down cola or root beer. While I've learned not to judge a dram by its looks, I can't help but think of the disappointing 2020 Cairdeas, and the pinkish hue that foreshadowed the jarring imbalance of flavor contained therein. The initial aromas were heavy with old leather, but a nice sherry note emerged and it began to resemble a better integrated, slightly muted version of the 2020 Cairdeas. The iconic Laphroaig nose, often described as 'beach bonfire', offered greater maturity and development than the 10 year age statement might suggest, and it generally mingled nicely with the sherry. However, some sharp burned tire notes emerged when the surface was disturbed by my sipping. The burned tire notes were initially prominent on the palate, and at first, this tasted a touch sharp and out of balance. However, things transitioned quickly to the standard panoply of classic Laphroaig flavors (smoke, bandaids, iodine, etc.), with much emphasis on the iodine and bandaids, and thankfully, the sherry didn't try to out-shout the smoke and brine notes the way the red wine and port did in the 2020 Cairdeas. This allowed for a far more satisfying finish than the aforementioned, and it was almost indistinguishable from some batches of CS with perhaps added bias to the sherry (though, that could simply be the power of suggestion). Occasionally, a metallic off-note note appeared on the finish, but I get the sense that this will be one of many aspects that improves with oxidation. I love Laphroaig, but I can't quite see the value in this at $90. The CS has always set such a high mark for me, and it's generally about 18% cheaper in my area.

"라프로익 10년 쉐리오크 캐스크"는 호평 일색으로 ​ 보통 이상의 피트와 좋은 스모키룰 보였는데, 특히 짙은 안개류와 스모키함이 더 도드라졌고, 의외로 달달함은 적게 느꼈습니다.

Nose: salted caramel, dried fruit, Sherry Palate: creamy, oak, vanilla, leather & dust Finish: dry and long, earthy, bit of salt

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