I’ve had Laphroaig 10 12 months Previous a few instances earlier than (verify this evaluate from 2018), however the final time was just a few weeks in the past, in an enthralling bar referred to as The Euston Faucet in London. Whereas my pals had been ordering beers, I felt slightly low on peat.
The enjoyment of this Laphroaig 10 was simply so-so. It failed to precise itself (from a lemonade glass) and it felt largely underpowered. Again dwelling I made a decision to search for a contemporary pattern and write this evaluate. It by no means hurts going again to fundamentals.
Laphroaig 10 yo (40%, OB 2021, L1 071 SB2)
Nostril: the suitable glass makes this worthwhile in any case, choosing up antiseptics, flax and oil paint that merely didn’t present up within the bar. Smoked fish, seawater and mineral salts. Imprecise fruity notes within the background (apples, peaches). Pretty gentle certainly, the glass does wonders however who needs to nostril whisky in a bar anyway?
Mouth: candy assault on malt, sweetened tea, smoked almonds and yellow apple. Then the sharpness of the (fairly loud) acrid ashes and the pickled notes come out. Antiseptics once more, some candy herbs and lemon peels. It’s not very broad, and it fades earlier than it ought to, however the flavours are nicely outlined.
End: not too lengthy, nonetheless actually ashy with a touch of tar.
We could hand in some depth however in return you get a really quaffable Laphroaig with a excessive typicity. Attempting this in the suitable setting, from a freshly opened (mini) bottle made a giant distinction. If something it proves you shouldn’t choose whisky primarily based on a cursory sip from a bottle which will have been opened way back. An excellent cornerstone malt, accessible from The Whisky Change and Grasp of Malt amongst others.
