Old Malt Cask Laphroaig 1985 17 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 25 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Seaweedy. Vegetal. Only slightly medicinal. Musty. Woody. Palate Sweet. Spun sugar. Marshmallowish maltiness. Edible seaweed. Finish Musky, leafy. At first, seems a little dried-out and tired, then a leafy and peppery late rally. Comment This seems far less lively and rounded than the 1987 whisky bottled in 1992.

Dave Broom Nose Intense with a clean sharp character. Tarry notes, engine oil, dried seaweed and a weird cabbagey note. Peat/smoked tea. Palate Surprisingly soft given the nose nutty with great crisp maltiness. Smoke. Finish Long and smoky. Comment A good example that harks back to the cask strength 10 Years Old but with extra weight (and tarry smoke!).