Old, Dark, brooding and monstrously peaty. Lore is everything a Laphroaig should be. Its got such massive presence both in the nose and on the tongue if you're doing a tasting make sure this one is last. It tastes of beach fires, tar, and of wonderfully ancient wood. It has this ancient oakiness to it that is heavy and loud without being overdone as certain "overoaked" whiskeys can get. Its certainly pricy but for a special occasion I love a glass of this over a good book and a cigar.