Tasting notes for Laphroaig 10 year old

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O.B., 43% a.b.v.

A fist-fighter that comes out swinging.  Phenolic notes in the nose and palate.  Medicinal, seaweedy.  A ton of iodine, with sweet notes, kelp, peat, and driftwood.  Mouthfeel is coating, like trying to get rid of a mouthful of olive oil.  Not hot or rough like a young Islay can be.  The attack is delivered in the flavors, not the packaging.  A fine malt.

Suggested for: Believe it or not, I would suggest this as an aperitif, but make sure it’s before a sturdy meal