Laphroaig Strong Characters Chapter 1 33 Year Old, American oak barrels & European oak sherry hogsheads Cask, 43.8%

The sweet stewed fruit and vanilla against peat smoke and salt gives this a pleasing balance. The long, savoury maritime finish sounds like the more distinctive part, though there’s a lot going on across the notes.

Reviewed by brass.tram

Nose

Creamy fudge, honey and sea salt, Peat smoke, vanilla and dried fruit

Palate

Stewed fruit and vanilla crème brûlée, Peat, oak and saltiness, Pineapple and banana with warming spice

Finish

Lingering smoky and maritime notes, Savoury aromas of smoked ham and cured mackerel