Nose

Peppery damp tweed, ozone, old-fashioned fabric sticking plasters, then emerging citrus notes. All enfolded in soft, sweet peat.

Palate

Less sweet than anticipated. Citrus fruits and warm peat soon dry. Slightly mineral-like.

Finish

Nutty, with bitumen, chilli and liquorice sticks.

Comment

Ticks all the ‘true’ Laphroaig boxes, but doesn’t match this year’s revived 15 Years Old for overall excellence which is a pity.