Im always in the search for rare whisky releases, independent bottlings of my favorite distilleries, and of course alluring labels that make me fall for the marketing strategy. In one of such adventures, i found this 9yo "Laffrodite", like the Greek Goddess of Love, but mixed with Laphroaig, lol. Bottled by Cask Viking, a company established in 2020, this is a blended malt, at 58.5%abv. On the nose, this is clearly a Laphroaig. Aroma notes of a fresh can of Tennis Balls, mop wipe, gunpowder, red chilli, pepper and the aroma of an opened first aid kit. It is like a pair of socks, but also a little bloody. Fudge and dulce de leche. Toffee and a spongy nerf toy. Everything very Laphroaig-ish. On the palate, this is even more Laphroaig-ish. So freaking powerful on the palate, is like unleashing napalm on your tongue. A very strong red chilli; toffee. Aftertaste is like a peat punch to your face. Swamp. Honey. Green Tea. Ashes. Overall, this is a whisky you can savour on a Monday 8pm after a hard day of work, or maybe on a monday at 10am during a very difficult morning of work, lol. So powerful and breathtaking, maybe it lacks some complexity but it will compensate it with strong emotions. My score for it is a solid 93 over 100, it really hit my soul.