Laphroig 18
Assessed on August 23, 2011
Host Dave
Color: Light honey gold..
Nose: Citrus, peat, hay, vanilla, and floral.
Palate: Smooth, oily, spicey, honey, herbal, salt, heather, tobacco and hazelnuts.
Finish: Long, warm, salty, spicey, and smokey.
Short comment: Smooth, but still captures the Isla style.  Not your father's Laphroig.
Would you buy it?  ($140) - 4 yes, 6 no
Club score: 90
Color
Amber.
Nose
Honey, caramel, apple toffee, cream and floral notes.
Flavor
Spicey, herbal, heather, tangy, and nutty.
Finish
Long, warm, hint of licorice, salt, tangy and spice.
Brief Comment
IED among whiskys - explosive and powerful.  It rocks your world! [words of Russ]
Our Score
94