This is a sample from independent bottler: Chieftan’s. It’s a 14 year old Laphroaig. It was sent to me as part of a trade from my new friend, @Richard-ModernDrinking. I believe it was pulled exclusively from ex-bourbon casks. It was bottled at 46% and is a beautiful, antique gold in the glass. It’s very oily with wide, undefined legs. The nose is typical Laphroaig smoke, band aids, briny and salty air with some very light oak barrel. The palate is smoky as hell with a nice, salty backbone. It’s oily with a thick mouth coat and just enough zip to keep you fully engaged. The finish is long, warm and crazy slick and oily. There’s a nice lingering effect that reminds me of some of the older, 10 year old distillery bottles. Overall, it’s classic Laphroaig. It’s like taking a trip to Islay before all the fancy finishing casks, NAS trickery or in-house blending. Just good, old fashioned smoke and medicinal whisky that only a true peat-head can appreciate. And appreciate it I do. Thanks again, Richard. 4 classic stars. Cheers.