Laphroaig Brodir

Strong phenolic smell characteristic of Laphroaig, contrasted with quite fruit flavour.

It's Friday, which means whiskey day! Yes---I have one dram only on Fridays and Sunday's. Rest of the days, it's green matcha tea. That math alone explains why I've built up 150 unopened bottles over 10 years...anyway...When I saw this on the shelf at the whiskey bar in NYC, I immediately ordered it. Paid $15 for it. I so much wanted to like this, and had high hopes just because of the Laphroaig pedigree. You ever immediately go watch a Scorsese film just because it's Scorsese? Most are great. Then there's a few that may end up as misses. This is one of those misses. The nose is like gym socks. And not in a good way. But those that just are way past due to be in the laundry. Normally I love the Laphroaig nose, but not this one. Taste is oranges and brine. Fruity, briny, smoky. Finish is sharp and bitter. Like what you'd expect eating an orange skin. I'm glad I tried it, just because I'm a huge Laphroaig fan, but not sure I'll be buying a bottle anytime soon.