5/2008 LAPHROAIG ISLAY SINGLE MALT WHISKY 10 YEARS
Ah, what was it --- five years ago? --- that we found ourselves at the LAPHROAIG distillery in Islay, peering over the water at Ireland in the misty distance. Ian Henderson, then the distillery manager, poured samples freely for a few of us, and entertained us with good chat. It was quite an experience.

We are where we are now, a very different place; yet, LAPHROAIG 10 (86 proof) remains delicious as ever. It is an iconic malt whisky; it can't be confused with any other. It is not, for sure, a whisky for novices. It explodes with flavor--- great layers of iodine beneath which lurk feint, sweet berry and honey flavors that can be glimpsed upon the swallow. Terrific-- do add just a couple of drops of water to a neat dram to enjoy it. (Rating *****)

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