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Laphroaig
Whisky: Laphroaig Quarter Cask
Age: NAS
Type: Single malt
   
Cask Type: Oak
Strength: 48%
   
Distillery: Laphroaig Distillery
Country: Scotland: Islay
   
 
Date: 17-12-2005
Nose: Smooth, smoky, wood, faintly salty, reasonablty subtle, nicely balanced.
Flavour: Quite salty, peat, smooth, some wood, some dark elements in the background.
Body: Calm, slightly oily, stimulating in the front of your mouth. Has a delightful distinguished finish.
Comments: It needs a few sips to reach it's full potential, but when it does it really erupts.
Rating: ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ +--- ---- (8.25)
   
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