Another NAS Laphroaig. This is an interesting one that I suspect will divide opinion. First off, it still has the typical TCP, medicinal taste up front, but this time it’s all about the smoke. There’s a lot of character in the smoke, but it’s not as oily and full-bodied as you’d tend to expect from a Laphroaig. I’m mostly getting a vanilla and toast, with a hint of some citrus and salt, but that’s about it. The aftertaste doesn’t last long. What there is is really just more of the ashiness, with a bare hint of salt and vanilla. It does taste young and a little ashy, but it is still an enjoyable dram. It’s lighter than many Islay and pretty unassuming. It’s not bad, but I’d generally pick up a standard 10y/o before this one.