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You can find our review at http://www.whiskybros.com/#!Laphroaig-10yo/c21kp/571623930cf25351a37ad7a8

The nose is very pleasant, peaty with both sweetness (vanilla, melon) and a little salty. It did not seem particularly medicinal or menthol. In the mouth, does not confirm so much the promises. Long enough to ride on peat, leather, maybe a little camphor too. Distinctly below Lagavulin in terms of width and body. This is the first whisky that I have tasted and loved, and the final is no stranger: powerful smoky wood rounded by a bit of vanilla, somewhat acrid retro-olfaction, on the ashes. A little water peat moss, develops a little roundness (salted butter caramel).

very intense and still rather balanced/complex single malt

After some time I had  some drams of this one again. Still wonderful, a lot of salty peat, seaweed, iodine, some sweetness, grassy, fine long  finish. Whats not to love?

Comparison Laphroaig 10, 40% AbV, WID 42885 - stale vs. fresh 2cl 1 year in the bottle vs. 2cl from the fresh opened bottle https://www.whiskybase.com/.../wh.../42885/laphroaig-10-year-old #WagnerAlexTastingNotes One year ago I put 2cl Laphi 10 in an empty bottle and since then the flat has been shaken and opened regularly (at least once a week). Today, the single malt was compared to a "fresh" Laphi 10. In the following, I will only discuss the main differences. Aroma: old: quieter, sweeter, more vanilla, earthier new: edgier, younger, more ashen smoke, floral Taste: old: bitter, mineral, not really tasty (nicely expressed) new: much rounder and more balanced Finish / aftertaste: new: a touch stronger Comment: An interesting experiment with finally clear winner. In the aroma, I found the old Laphi much more lovely and "salivating," but the taste of the old, stale Laphroaig 10 was not for me. I also could not finish the dram and he walked into the casting. Thus... Points: new: 90/100 (yes, for me still one of the best standards, even though he only has 40% ABV) alt: 75/100 (the aroma saves him from total crash)

Tasted from a 5cl sample bought in 2022 at a UK supermarket. I don’t mind the floral notes, in fact I like them quite a bit. Even the soapiness is fine. But Laphroaig’s standard expression is becoming too neutered to accurately reflect the distillery character. Everything is inoffensive until the finish.

What I realize every time are variations in quality. Sometimes the 10y Laphroaig is very mature and complex, sometimes it's one dimensional and simple. This bottle from 2021 is a simple one. But that's what makes whisky even if they try to make it consistent. Nethertheless, I love it.

Classic and iconic. This particular tasting was from a 1liter bottle that had been sitting almost empty for almost a year. The violence of the profile has subdued and the more fragile elements appear.

Pharmasimple, but unique. Laphroaigy.

Nose: peat, iodine, hospital scent, linoleum, salty smoke, sea, vanilla, honey, sweet fruit, peach, leather. Taste: pleasant and light, sea salt, similar to the medical atmosphere on the nose, campfire smoke, ash, vanilla, sweet pear, wood tartness, buckwheat honey. Finish: medium short, peaty and smoky, slightly spicy, chili or ginger, vanilla, citrus, coal.

Exciting whisky, not for beginners

A bold Islay whisky with a signature peaty punch. It’s a love-it-or-hate-it whisky, but for fans of smoky flavors, it’s a top-tier choice.

Normal peat

Aroma-Pronounced；Palate-83/100; Aftertaste-Medium ；

good and full daily dram during cold days

Still a great dram – the whisky that turned me into a ‘malthead’ 30 years ago. On very first opening, really different –Laphroaig? - yes. but also a distinct smell of molten candlewax – like the smell when you first put out a candle, the white smoke from the wick. So oily you could slip on it. Sunflower oil, oily mouth feel, fresh woodsmoke, then light phenols gather pace and the solid malt character of the spirit in tandem with the smell of seaweed from the shoreline sweeps up from underneath – sweet and solid – glue/ yacht varnish or over ripe bananas.  The ephemeral candlewax notes die out by the second dram – almost a shame because if you could capture this complexity all the way down the bottle and in each glass it would surpass greatness. Underneath the smoked kippers a strong background of damp wood and leather from the casks.  Some delicate fruit notes – pear perhaps - lurk beneath the peat. Vanilla sits discretely in the background and perhaps a hint of salted caramel too.  On the way down – a wave of coal dust passes like a freight train leaving  a peaty, malty sweetness which eventually dries out and lends a touch of bitterness in the finish. A beautiful integration of peat, malt, casks – and time, which if you have ever been to the distillery itself, will instantly transport you back there.

sweet with a hint of salt, sea breeze, grass, decomposing wood, burnt ointment, pink rash cream from a half remembered childhood memory... and it all works like a charm, distinctively good and unforgettable

Aroma: smoke, medicine, dark chocolate, vanilla Taste: dry, cold smoke, medically Finish: long, smoke, dark chocolate, oak

The nose is seductive and so characteristic. At the opening of the bottle, it is violent on the bandages, in the end, much more licked. The mouth is too shy. On the other hand, the rubbery notes remain long in the mouth. A nice experience for less than 30 € anyway! Very good Q / P.

Aftet more than 2 1/2 years of silently breathing this Laphroaig gets better to my taste: The strong medicinal peatsmoke-only note went some steps in the background revealing more complexity.

One of my favorite Single Malt, for now.

Value (£28) : 8/10

very phenolic / medicinal smoke dry, salty

Nose: medical, fruity/apple, leather Taste: sweet, light peat, plum,

Iodine, burnt, hospital, asphalt, seaweed, smoked fish, citrus and vanilla in the background. Peat very aggressive, taste more distinct than smell.

Islay Single Malt

In the glass, it's exactly what you'd expect. The nose is quite mineral-iodine, with sea salt and seaweed, organically complemented by medicinal smoke and bandage motifs with green paint. Next come fruity tones (orange zest and apple peel) combined with tart herbs. The taste largely repeats the aroma, complementing it with oak tones and herbal bitterness. The finish is short-lived, with minerals, herbs and peppery tang. A very smooth, balanced example.

Simply huge atmosphere! But why only 40%??   That is a pity !!! Weak body, and what happens in the finish you cannot compare to older versions which had 43 % ...

After a long time, I turned back to the classic Laphroaig, this time the 2013 version, a sample from Króč, to whom I thank. Older stuff I remember a bit more full-bodied, but so excellent whisky and a clear winner in direct comparison with QA.

Powerful start with ups and downs. I just can't get any of these medicinal flavors, so I'm happy with the counterpoints behind them. "You love it or you hate it" - by no means! Just another facet in the fascination of 'single malt'.

After this one every other Laphroig smells like banana! Quite complex for a smoker. Give it time in the glas! Concerning price/performance ratio: 8/10

Typical Laphroaig-type smokiness, tends to be more hospital than campfire, fairly light on tongue, surprisingly sweet, long-lasting, phenolic finish.

A revelation to some but simply disgusting to others, Laphroaig 10 is arguably the most intense of all single malts. Your taste buds are shocked by the unfamiliar, dominated by dry peatiness. The nose reminds of an old steam engine, road tar and burned rubber. Rotting seaweed, iodine and mineral notes combine with chimney smoke, TCP and a cold ashtray. Flavorwise, an overwhelming phenolic blast subdues the underlying sweetness. Crisp oak and salty dryness characterize the peaty finish. Whether you love it or hate it, you will never forget it! RATING: 3.4/5.0 stars ≙ 82 pts → ABOVE AVERAGE [-]

Matured in 1-st fill ex-bourbon casks. Thick, slowly forming, long legs. Chill-filtered and coloured. Water enhances sweetness on the account of smokiness. Undiluted, a generic Islay single malt.

Rauchbombe

The color is nice. Aroma – peat, barley, iodine, salt, algae, sweet varnish, toffee. Taste – peat, menthol and chill.

Nose : leather, iodine, wet bandages, cinamon, smoky and seabreeze Palate : sweet iodine, smoky Finish : mid finish with a lot of vanilla and salt taste

2020 Rating

Laphroaig 10 Year Old ABV: 40% Cask: Bourbon cask Nose: Iodine, kelp, peat. Palate: Sea salt. A bit watery. The finish is too astringent and peat-heavy. Score: 74 [Can try]

This is not one a really enjoyed. The flavours in this whisky aren't my thing.

Laphroaig Tasting Notes: Colour: Sparkling gold Nose: Huge smoke, seaweed, a hint of sweetness Body: Full Taste: Islay peat smoke, full and earthy, tangy salt laden air, an echo of sweetness at the end Finish: Long and unforgettable

Without water the nose is smoky, medicinal, but also with some light fruit- maybe melons and even peaches. The smoke rushes through the initial taste on a wave of pleasant tannic bitterness and there is a slight lingering acidity.With some water the nose opens to red and green sweet and sour apple notes, there is more cereal sweetness to the taste and the whole thing is wrapped up in petrol-soaked smoky rags. Decent longish finish of mostly bonfire smokiness, becoming sweeter again. I've had this bottle open a good few months; I could swear the smoky and medicinal notes have lessened over time. Shame about the CF and Caramel.

Well, a good standard. But there are just under 50 € just too many candidates who stand out clearly.

The nose presents a good medicinal peat, iodized, with a hint of ether, salt and lemon. And that smell of bandages, is it betadine? It's like walking through the corridors of a hospital. In the background, anise, dried fruits and wood, maybe a little dark chocolate, mocha. The entry in the mouth is a little watery, a few degrees missing, but it is warm and friendly, with licorice stick, more salt than caramel, pepper, cola. It's almost sparkling. There is some coffee in the finish, but with very little bitterness, and still some chocolate. It's long in the mouth, deep, oily, spicy (cumin I would say, and a pinch of paprika). An inimitable flavor, and a classic, of course. The powerful peat, the nails and bitumen side, and this medicinal touch are absolutely stunning. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2020/05/laphroaig-10-yo-40-original-bottling.html

Nowadays it seems LP10 is neither as fruity nor as iodiney as it was many years back. Still decent, but has become a bit less distinct and tamer. 40% abv in Europe don't help...

price and performance is excellent

Very specific whisky, smokey, oily, dominant peat

Too smoky for me

The aroma is a gentle, pleasant, calm, in a good way, aroma. Minerals, a little sweetness, a little smokiness. After a sip - barrel, oaky vanilla, caramel and creaminess. Taste - peat, citruses, like licking the peel of an orange, mint, a lot of freshness. Then peat, smoke and fire appear in the background. In the aftertaste there is cold smoked meat and menthol freshness.

Pleasant. Clearly peaty. Marine. Salt. Iodine. Medicinal, pharmacy aromas. Salty caramel. A bit of seaweed.

Cough syrup

My favorite whisky for marinating steaks.

-90's 10YO Laphroaig... we're talking what got me hooked some 30 years ago. And since I noticed I had not done a review on this, why not do a side by side with a sample from a -90's bottle (#215660). This has lost a lot of it's "oumpf" over the years, but that said as I had another dram of the new bottle it grew on me... maybe because my comparison was empty. I have experienced more catastrophic decline, but the sad thing is that all the old bottle comparisons I do all point in that direction. The conclusion is that I've become old and grumpy and everything was better in my youth.

The aroma features an iodine-based peaty scent, along with hints of pineapple and vanilla. The taste has a vanilla note, but the flavor is quite weak. At the end, you can sense a slight scent of pepper or spices that you have to consciously notice.

My bottle has the code L603MB1 engraved in the bottle. Bought in september 2016.

not the most complex dram, but I think it´s something like "the essence of islay" up one point in my notes 87/100

On drink: first sweet then slightly smokey

Very interesting and unique whisky

Ah yes, this bottling is just fun. I've never bought a bottle of the 10-year-old because I've always preferred the bottlings with a higher drinking strength, but when I was out in the evening, I've often gotten the absolutely solid 10-year-old into my glass in various bars or pubs and it enjoyed every time. My (following) notes refer to the following bottling: WB172047

A classic. Unfortunately a bit thin due to the “only” 40% ABV.

Delicate, but clearly peaty. Asphalt and medicine. Tobacco smoke and dusty interior. And somewhere not the strongest, but a pronounced sweetness. I like.

N: Sweet, seaweed, peat, gauze bandages T: Peat, algae, maritime, initially sweet F: sweet peat, slightly dry, salty

The aroma features an iodine-based peaty scent, along with a slight hint of vanilla. The taste has a vanilla flavor, but it is quite weak. At the end, you can sense a slight scent of pepper or spices that you have to consciously notice. Considering it's an entry, isn't this decent?

Due to the low ABV he is very mild.

A very strong and heavy peated malt. Even tho it's at 40% ABV and colored and chillfiltered. It's definitely no beginners malt. The intense flavour can be very overwhelming, but once you get used to it's power it becomes quite rewarding. A glass of laphroaig 10 can last me for 2 hours easily without getting boring. It's pretty much all peat but there is quite some complexity within this peat.

The tendency is clear (although the differences are small): The smoke component (medicinal, bitter) is slightly weaker with longer opening / more oxygen, but the whisky is rounder, more mature. I like the 1/8 sample best. --------------------- Overall, of course, great standard smoker with age for very fair € 30.

Tasted on 06-07-2020.

This was a darling malt from the beginning of my malt journey 40 years ago. I compared it to an older bottling, which was sligthly sweeter and sligtly less peat pungent. Nothing to fuss about. It is still the most expressive laphi around, and despite its rather deplorable low abv of 40 GL, it beats any other affordable bottling, the cs included. It had this typical seaweed desinfectant iodine core big time. I was very positively surprised about the still flawless character and quality of this version. Needless to say that a 46% unchillfiltered uncoloured version would be VERRRY welcome. Sometimes I add a shot of cs.

Smooth, slightly smoky with a sweet aftertaste

The 10 is a classic that should not be missed as a smoke / peat lover. Great value for money. When opened, his character unfolds best.

A classic, even if it is something to the chain and the crass distillery character does not quite let out. The phenolic smoke in the first nose is unparalleled.

Review from my blog: http://thewhiskyagents.com/?paged=2 Noses quite dense and thick, brine and seaweed give way to some citrus fruits. All of that is of course smothered with cold smoke, ashes and iodine bandages. Some, wet tarry ropes are present and if you manage to get past all those hefty aromas you could find some vanilla hiding in a corner. The mouthfeel is oily, which I like a lot. Some anise, liquorice and a just a hint of Demerara sweetness. Good, light wood influence and of course ash, tar and a gulp of ocean water. Not overly complex but good Laphroaig the way we know and like it.

Do not skin me now

For me actually rather unspectacular. Know much better Laphroaigs, but still a good standard.

One of the very best smokey and peaty whiskies in the world. Macho, not penetrating into the nose, but all-round very drinkable despite the intensity. Never gets boring.

It's a good easy drinking Islay malt. Maybe the best if you want to get in touch with peated whisky for good money... also good for smoked cocktails. To me as I love the Laphroaig distillery ( the old 18 and the 10CS some of the greatest malts released in a core range) it just lacks too much everywhere very watery...with 48% this would be easily within the AB10 /Laga 8 range - smoke needs fire in this expression the water killed the fire. I like the QC at 48% much more even as a NAS.

One of my favorite whiskys. Hospital in a bottle. Great price-quality ratio

quite smokey, but nice

Great peaty, and not that expensive.

Beautiful, strong smoker who comes bronchely due to the smoke in his nose and surprised in the mouth with a mild oily sweetness. But could easily tolerate 3 better 6 vol.% More, so it seems a bit thin in the mouth.

A favourite in our house. The only whisky my wife will drink ( a reformed smoker!)

Love the fruitiness in this one, searching for a cask strength at a reasonable price

Still the standard. Of course, a PX Cask is more sophisticated, an 18-year-old more complex, a Quarter Cask more powerful and of course the CS much more bombastic, etc ... But this is the Laphroaig, which revives the entire atmosphere of the distillery at a low price. The classic. Also, he would do three or six percent alcohol more good, but even so he just just right. Simple, honest, Laphroaig!

A very good standard. The low ABV is obviously a pity, but still it doesn't feel weak or watery.

Nice one, with a quite singular profile. But too reduced. Not my favourite among the entry-level Islayers, but a must try. Lacks a bit more ABV and complexity to get an higher score in my view. (Why did they coloured it ?)

The main difference for me is the lack of the medicinal side as the key note in the whisky. That was what got me hooked. Now it is more on pure peat than medicinal. I don't think I can pick Laphroaig any more in a blind tasting. Sad.

The pioneer of my passion for whisky. Of course you have to stand up to these strong medical marks. If this is the case you have an excellent smoky whisky for a very reasonable price. Should you have tried.

Not bad whisky but a bit boring

The aroma of a new leather jacket, lacquer, paint, taste, something unclear, bitter chemical. In general, the impression is ambiguous.

Nose 21, taste 20, finish 21, balance 21

A real solid and powerful dram. I like it

It's a classic all time favourite of mine, and a bit sentimental because this whisky really was the reason I fell in love with scotch. The nose is smoky, with a bit of tar and some oceany vibes. It reminds me of sailors coating their boats in the harbour. And there's some beautiful honey on the nose. On the taste it's a wonderful, long lasting smoke. A sweetness of honey, along with some pears and fruits, once the smoke has settled. I love the Laphroaig 10, and to me it seems like it has been rather consistent over the years I've drank it (15 years or so).

As is well known, opinions differ on ''Laphroaig''. In my opinion, this will not change much if the malt hits the palate visibly more tame and reserved. The smoke dominates the basic picture, but also gives an idea of the clean distillate that is produced. The kegs aren't necessarily an effective contributor and tend to look a bit worn out. Bottled a little stronger and without added caramel, it could certainly do better.

https://whiskylovingpianist.wordpress.com/2024/12/23/loose-ends-december-2024/ C: The nose is charming but more lacklustre on the palate. Another ashy finish, this doesn’t have a patch on Ardnamurchan [WLP], say, which I blend in a little to bolster this underpowered classic. As a blended malt, it excels. Au naturel, the independent bottlers typically tell us where the whisky is really at. 83/82

very good whisky. smokey and delicate. masterpiece

Bottle from 2018 or 2019 that was open for roughly 6-7 years but almost full.

Blind tasting of a sample. A very recognisable Laphroaig. It is tasty but lacks a bit of punch. At a higher ABV this would have been one of the best standard bottlings on the market. Still a good introduction to Laphroaig though.

Awesome, apparently this is pretty much a "baseline" and no doubt for the reason. It did not really make a real impact. Tasted at 3/2016. And it might also have been the first touch of the single malt visas in the world.

I thoroughly enjoyed this. I think, with the exception of the Balvenie DoubleWood (which is a personal favourite at this level), it's probably the best thing on a supermarket shelf. It's not overly complex, but the flavours it does have are strong. I've read a few comments on here regarding the ABV not being strong enough; I actually disagree, I think the 40% works really well with this.

The regular 10 year old didn't cross my path for at least 5 years now. It's still ok, with the typical medicinal and coastal profile, but also a lot more woody and dusty than I remember.

netter Standard mit medizinischem Torf-Rauch-Charakter. [85 - 81 = delicious --- get a second bottle if price is within the range]

Category: Single Malt Producer and bottler: Laphroaig Distillery Region: Islay Fortress: 40% Volume: 700 ml Bottling date: 01/31/2020 Barrel type: ? Age: 10 years old Filtration: yes Dye: present Nose. Such a strong smoke, a fire, as, for example, the closest competitor in terms of exposure to Islay, Ardbeg 10, is not observed in this Laphroig's nose, rather it is fading coals and ashes, ash. However, the nose is by no means unattractive, forgettable. The aromatic profile is based on marine motifs (iodine and algae, fish marinated with pepper, bay leaf and lemon slices) and medical themes (pills, Vishnevsky ointment) with nuances of sheep's wool. Fruits (apples, pears, plums, cherries), berries (dried blueberries, cranberries, lingonberry juice), vanilla and the malt theme of shortbread cookies add sweetness to the nose. In general, it turns out smoothly tailored, rich in diverse nuances, a wide aromatic palette. On the palate, peat, burnt wood, pepper bitterness manifest themselves more actively, but still not as powerful as we would like. Probably due to the low proportion of alcohol and the use of cold filtration, the whisky does not feel dense and oily enough. In general, the taste can be described as sweet and smoky. There are the same iodine, marine motifs as in the aroma, again smoked fruits, lingonberry juice, toffee, baked chestnuts, hot smoked chicken, dried smoked mackerel, very sweet malt. Due to its excessive, as for me, sweetness, the taste is sometimes perceived as rather cloying. The aftertaste is of medium duration, dryish. Peat, sweet malt, spices, iodine. An interesting, non-trivial whisky spoiled by excessive reduction. A good entry-level malt from Ayla, but I still find its taste a bit unbalanced, emphatically malty, as if you are drinking a smoked sweet lager with demidrol (hehe). So, for now, its competitors of about the same age (Ardbeg, Bowmore, Caol Ila) from our favorite island, I personally, give more pleasure. Well, this one is purely in the mood. Rating: 83 out of 100.

Had a 30ml sample tasted in April 2021 was advised its older bottling , My first Laphroaig Nose : smells medicinal (new clinic smell), very light vanilla feeling, smoke Taste : burnt smoke Finish : medium, lingering smokiness , slight sweetness back of tongue

A classic of the genre

Laphroaig 10 *Age statement: 10 years old. *Alcohol percentage at least 46%: no, 40%. *Amount of filtration: chillfiltered. *Use of caramel coloring {E150a}: Germans claim there is ‘farbstoff’ in this, which must be disclosed in some European countries. (1 out of 4, regarding craft/integrity presentation). Nose: smoke, peat, orange zest, cherry, laurel leaves. Palate: minerality, whole grain sliced bread, wet brown Band-Aids, rotting wood, salty peat. Finish: salty peat, cola and smoke. Harsh, smoky, brash, yet delightful. The palate is unkind and weird, but like most abusive relationships: you just keep coming back for more. At first there was this whole grain note that I really irked me in the wrong way, but it seems to have subsided these last few months. It was so bad that I convinced myself of my ability to detect a Laphroaig 10 blind in a taste test without knowing the lineup. How wrong I was, now I can barely detect it, while a short while ago it made my face scowl.

Color: Dark gold Nice standard introducing the typical Laphroaig style.

It's a wonderful introduction to the world of peaty whiskies. Distinct medicinal smoke characterizes it. Pleasant sweetness and wood spice blend beautifully. The Laphroaig 10 is an absolute classic, lacking only a bit more power. But that's probably precisely its secret to success.

Overall, I would say it has a different, more herbal, earthy, and muddy note compared to other classic island whiskies. On the nose, it's very rich, varied, and characterful; on the palate, it's softer, juicier, and slightly complex. The finish is also quite characterful and satisfying. It's a beautiful and unique whisky that should be experienced.

The essential Laphroaig but there is still better to go further in complexity and flavors.

The older bottlings I found much better, still a really horny whisky and in the price segment for smoke fans almost unbeatable

An honest whisky, well developed, with rather unusual notes. This Laphroaig, found in large surface, by its profile, is not a very accessible whisky for the uninformed consumer. It's a good entry-level but do not ask too much, especially on the final ...

Rocky Moss The Laffie 10 is such a classic that I do not have to make any kind of introduction, right? This one was bottled in 2013. It should be present in every cabinet, actually. Suprisingly sweet nose on melon and apples, joined by a light smokiness that is less medicinal than I expected (in comparison with previous batches). Very herbal and soft on the spices. Brings rocky moss to mind. But the typical maritime elements are absent, much to my surprise. It is soft and sweet, but immediately very sooty (nice!). Lovely touches of peat that remind me of wet earth, barbecue ashes and seeweads. But it is also very herbal on the palate. All kinds of garden herbs pass by the tastebuds. A small salty edge. The finish is long and the sweet peat has the final say. I am somewhat surprised. I remembered the Laffie 10 with much more peat and medicinal touches, but this is almost soft and sweet.

Not really my personal taste

Very smoke-intensive Laphroaig with a sweet nose and tart taste and finish, very oily already in the glass, with a bit of searching you can also find something fruit and floral in the nose behind the thick wall of smoke, nothing for every day, but now and then has one fancy such smokers.

The first glass of laphroaig is really the best. After that, it quickly diminishes in the bottle. If you taste old laphroaigs this is a shame. I've heard someone call this firewater. And I think that's a great name for this laphroaig.

Only 40% alcohol really weakened his beauty. But the price is very good. The taste score is 83 points, plus 1 point for the price, for a total of 84 points.

I am a man of simple rules. I see a bottle of Laphroaig 10 and I buy it. Good all rounder. One of my most favorite go to tipple. Burning hospital and seaweed parfait

My all time favourite. On the nose: cold smoke, salt, algae, medicinal, gauze bandage, sweetness, some oak In the mouth: smoke, charcoal, ash, very light malt sweetness on the finish, soft, dry, alpine herbs, tart woody, uncompromising, medicinal (gauze bandage, plaster, iodine, disinfectant) at the end. A little air makes it more intense, freshly opened the handbrake is still on.

OK, peaty and very Laphi typical. But otherwise rather boring.

Once you, better your nose, have gotten used to the smoke, the smell reveals a very nice, clear aroma that you would not expect from a ten-year-old, 40% malt. As far as the nose is concerned, the malt convinced me. Here I absolutely understand the fans of this distillery and the whisky. If the weak-bodied representative smells so good on the alcohol side, how tasty does the CS version have to be? In terms of taste, it starts off a bit light and flat for my standards, but increases again over the course of the day and ends in a long, dry beautiful finish. A very, very decent standard and a nice introduction to this traditional distillery.