Feis Isle 2006 Laphroaig 94

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 59 by Dave Broom and Arthur Motley.

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Tasting Notes

Dave Broom Nose Wood embers/charcoal then a lift of fennel tops. Malt increases the smoke but reveals a stony heart: drying seaweed, bleached bones and tar. Palate A huge hit of smoke deepening into hot roads. Water spreads flavours, bringing out a fishy oiliness balancing the dry smoke. Finish Oatcake crunch, smoked red pepper. Comment The reserved nose is compensated by a lively, palate. Laphroaig is bang on form.

Arthur Motley Nose Lemon syllabub and antiseptic mouthwash. Ash, in the grate of a dead fire. Blackcurrant and aniseed. A little limey sourness with water, lemon pepper and maybe coriander. Barbecue sauce and coriander. Palate Oily, ashy and peppery. Finish Drying and peppery. Comment A foody whisky that is a lip-smacking and moreish. Almost Thai at times.