Jeff – 88

The only Distillery to make a profit in the US during prohibition because of its iodine & peat character it was sold for medicinal purposes. A truly underrated whisky that grows on you like a fungus. A great night cap for the experienced whisky lover.

Glen – 79

The standard Laphroaig ten year old is an intense dram at the very top of the single malt flavor profile. The first time I tried this robust malt it was like eating a charred piece of wood dipped in iodine. Loads of smoke and peat, and by far the most pungent and distinctive of the Islay malts. Definitely a dram you build up to. A tab too medicinal for my taste.

Nose: Big smoke, iodine, very medicinal, heather 
Body: Full
Finish: Long and dry, a smoke and peat assault

Not for the faint of heart.

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Glen – 88

This dram definitely needs water, without it I could smell the peat from 2 feet away. A must for the peat freaks. With water the dram was remarkably smooth even though it’s all peat. A very good tough as nails whisky. 

Nose: Strong peat, very medicinal, charcoal, (honey when water is added)
Body: Fills the mouth
Finish: Like chewing ash but in a good way, long and dry 

Remarkably smooth while still maintaining its rugged Islay character. 
 

Jeff – 91

The should have a warning on the label don't try this at home unless under the direct supervision of others. A very complex whisky with massive peated flavor with a hint of sweetness that gives this whisky a truly great finish.
 

Glen – 92

This is Islay whisky at its truest and most basic form. This complex and smoky full throttle dram will leave your head spinning. The nose has a wonderful fresh sea air quality that hides the true power of this dram, which hits you in the finish. This dram is the very pinnacle of what Islay is all about. I usually will make this the only, or the last, dram of the night since it will destroy your palate for anything else. One of the best. 

Nose: Seaweed and salt, a fresh sea breeze, earthy, smoke and peat
Body: Medium 
Finish: Very long and dry, wet ash, a morning campfire

A dram to fear; but one you’ll grow to love.
 

Jeff – 93

A fantastic whisky and one of my favorite Islays'. It seems every time I go doen to my bar The bottle is almost gone. I seem to drink alot of this spirit and for good reason. You will be hard pressed to find a better Islay for the money then this sweet baby.It so smooth with a beautiful nose of smoked bacon, sitting around a camp fire on a cool crisp night. The body is smoky but just right with a sweet leathery taste. Did i happen to mention smooth. I feel this is one of the most well balanced Islays' on the market today.
 

Glen – 93

A tremendous dram that all Islay fans should love. You’ll fall in love with this one right away. The nose was subtle and not over powering with a distinctive bonfire smoke and ash character. The finish had a big initial smoky flavor that lingered for an eternity. A must have in my collection. Then again, I feel that way about the entire Laphroaig range. 

Nose: Subtle, bonfire smoke and ash
Body: Huge smoky flavor, big
Finish: A huge punch of smoky flavor in the beginning, some hidden notes of vanilla bean, warming and lingering

A great one!
 

Jeff – 95

If you Wife or Girlfriend happens to give you a bottle as a present, shes a keeper. My wife bought me a bottle for my birthday - not knowing I had 4 other bottles of this nectar of the gods. I find whiskies reach their peak form 15-19 years old. But, not this one. The nose is fruity with hint of peat. The body is very smooth and reminds me of that crispy cream donut with the chocolate glaze after a night out on the town. The finish is very lingers and makes you savor the moment and stop talking.

Glen – 93

I love Laphroaig! But as I was enjoying this dram I had to keep reminding myself that I was actually drinking a Laphroaig. The smack in the face is gone but it’s been replaced with a wonderfully complex and flavorful dram that may be loved by more non Laphroaig fans than the laphroaig faithful. The fire is gone and replaced by sweet notes of chocolate and spices. The dram retains enough iodine and peat to make you feel at home. Sometimes age isn’t a friend to Islay whiskies but this one pulls it off well. Very smooth and enjoyable. 

Nose: Sweet, chocolate, orange marmalade, some peat and iodine
Body: Medium bodied 
Finish: Long, spicy, has a sharpness in the center of your mouth, Big at first and waffs away slowly (a great finish)

A tame but wonderful Laphroaig. 
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