Review #3 of 12 from DC Whiskyfest 2018. I was only able to do 12 because I came down with something that afternoon that really messed with my head and stomach. I should have just stayed in the hotel room but I didn’t pay $350 for VIP tickets to sample my pillow! No scores for anything sampled as I don’t think it would be fair. Much to our disdain, this was the only VIP pour of the 4 promised by Laphroaig to actually make it to Whiskyfest and it put us in a bad mood. Creosote, Peat, bourbon notes and vanilla on the nose. Seemed mature really needed time to develop. The palate was smooth with peat and strong oak. Hard to tell if this one is worth it, but I suspect it’s better as a collectible.