My review of Laphroaig 25 pointed out the complexity and sweetness present in the aroma.  And as I’ve mentioned before my introduction to Laphroaig was 18 year.  I have expensive taste and that can be a problem.  So I decided to pick up a bottle of 10 year when I ran out of “cheap” stuff.  It certainly did not disappoint as I know I like the Islay scotches.  The aroma was earthier than the 25 year version.  It smelled a little like Ardbeg Corryvrecken.  The taste for me was straight smoke, peat and tobacco.  I did not detect any hint of the other flavors and for me there was more tobacco than sweetness, contrary to other reviews.

At about $47 per bottle this is a good buy compared to other scotches and for me he smokiest I’ve ever tasted.

Copyright 2015 David R Bergman