Laphroaig 17 Years Old, Feis Ile 2004, Cask Strength

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 43 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Soft. Lemon grass. Orange flower water. Very restrained phenols. Palate Rich oiliness. Linseed. Lemon zest. A martini with a twist. Finish Soothing, appetising. Comment A touch sophisticated for the likes of me. Where are those stinging iodine notes? They are in there somewhere, but beautifully balanced and rounded.

Dave Broom Nose Intriguing mix of smoke and cream. Coal tar soap, deck oil, dried seaweed, tar. Sugared almond and vanilla. Great balance. Palate A slow starter. Quite sweet then the peat ramps up into Germoline iodine. A silky feel. Finish Medicinal and dry. Comment Available via the website. A classic Laphroaig – much better than the 15 Years Old.