ctbeck11
Laphroaig 10 Year Cask Strength (Batch 1)
Single Malt — Islay, Scotland
Reviewed
March 14, 2020 (edited February 15, 2021)
Nose - deep, sulphuric, volcanic peat smoke, iodine, brine, salted dark caramel, brown sugar, tennis ball, seaweed, plum, pear, apple, grape, rocky minerality, decomposing grass, leather, burnt rubber and electronics, and strong ethanol burn.
Taste - strong peat smoke, salted caramel, medicinal iodine, brine, seaweed, musty, earthy grass, sweet cream, grape, lemon zest, leather, stewed pear, strong alcohol bite, finishing long with lingering sweet, smoky caramel and brine flavors.
It’s extremely nuanced and complex. Amazingly bold and delicious. My first cask strength scotch and I never want to go back.
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@Ctrexman I thought it was a good way to try and describe the intensity. This is a monster of a scotch. Definitely not one I reach for every week, but it’s perfect for when I want to activate ludicrous speed and hang on for dear life.
I really like the use of volcanic it is so fitting
@WhiskeyLonghorn I tend to agree. Others can do pretty well above the usual 43% but if you hand me something at 60%, I'll likely need water if it's sherry. Still, it's fun to add water and see how they change.
Of all cask strength scotch, I feel like the peated drams work best at that strength. The sherry bombs can be a bit overpowering and need some water.