At my daughter's wedding, my son-in-law surprised me with a whiskey bar taken from my wish list, including this Laphroaig 10 year. It went fast but the bartender always seemed to have some for me. Some guests compared the nose to that of burning tires but to me it was the finest Islay peat. Can't say that I tasted brine or salt spray, but I was reminded of a cloudy rainy day - no wait, that's because it was a cloudy rainy day with the wedding under a tent. But thanks to the thoughtfulness of my new son, I was warmed inside. Like the wedding reception and after-party, the Laphroaig had a wonderfully long enjoyable finish. This whisky belongs on my shelf to be pulled out for appreciative friends and/or pleasant reminiscences.