Another NAS Laphroaig. I’ll be honest, I don’t really understand this whisky. There’s still the typical TCP, medicinal taste up front, but this time it’s very understated. It’s a bit all over the place, with little of the usual Laphroaig character coming to the fore. Smoky, peaty, sweet, brine, citrus, apple, bread - it’s got all of it vying for attention, but making the whole flavour less than the sum of its parts. The aftertaste doesn’t last long. Sweet and peaty, but quickly forgotten. As I’ve said many times now, Laphroaig is my go-to dram. I won’t be adding the Select to my standard cabinet. It’s OK but I’d pick up a standard 10y/o before this one. It’s not quite right for me, but then I’m not really sure who it’s for. If you want a peat monster, this isn’t it. If you want something that shows you all the depth of Islay whisky, this isn’t it either. If you want a soft introduction to Laphroaig, this isn’t it either - I just don’t get it. I’m confused by this whisky. I’ll have to have another couple of drams to try to work it out.