Except for a Laphroaig 10 bottled in 1968 and a series of Cask Strength batches , I never came around reviewing the Laphroaig 10 Year Old . So here goes, one of the classic Islay whiskies.

Laphroaig 10 yo (40%, OB +/- 2018)

Nose: I think Islay whisky deserves a higher strength but this is better than I remembered. Very medicinal, with antiseptics, iodine and bandages, then more towards tar and scorched earth. Bonfire. Smoked fish. Happy to say there’s also a nice juicy fruity note in the background (smoked peach?). Mouth: peat smoke, salt, antiseptics again. Less...