Laphroaig Quarter Cask

Having had a number of Islays - Laphroaig 10/CS/18, Ardbeg, Lagavulin, Talisker, Bunnahabhain - this Quarter Cask now rules as my favorite. For a young whsiky (reportedly 5 yrs old), this is an incredible dram. On the nose, there's brine, smoke, and peat. On the palate, I get less smoke and peat than with the other Laphroaig expressions. Up front, there is an initial sweetness, citrus, with some caramel and sugar. Interestingly, I even get a small hint of mintiness. The finish is long and smoky, with leather, oak, and iodine on the palate. This is a finish with less smoke than any other Laphroaig I've had. Just an overall delicious whisky. Highly recommended.

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