On the nose the aromas of sweet vanilla and caramel combined with peat, smoke and brine are immediately apparent. The nose is quite engaging. While the usual Laphroaig characters are present, they seem to be more muted and well rounded. Not as much iodine and hospital phenolic characters. Digging further reveals some red fruits and berries like baked apple and strawberry jam. The arrival on the palate is full bodied, creamy rich, buttered toast slathered with some pineapple and peach jam that is immediately followed by smoke, ash and peat. It develops into slightly more savory characters with grilled fish with oaky sharpness, pepper and lime. The peat lingers and becomes more pronounced at the back of the palate. The lips develop a tingling feeling :) The finish is long with smoky ash, dark chocolate covered raisins and pepper.