A strong and powerful nose. Nice peat expression that comes through those American oak and bourbon casks. Bright leather notes, brown apple, pottery clay, sugary soda (a bid like cherry coke), no rubber on this Laphroaig but the fresh bandage quality for sure. The palate is intense. Laphroaig at cask strength - man, that has got something to offer. Lemon juice with some nice bitters, cherries again this time with bright milk chocolate, surprisingly smooth and very silky on the tongue. Then a spicy pepper is added along the signature peat ice-breaker. Strong and defined. Very nice. The finish is roasted aromas and crystal salt flakes, again I’m getting cherries (must be a momentarily thing), wood and barbecue peat. The salty aspect is awesome in combination with the mature feeling sweetness. This has been my favorite Laphroaig to date.