A.D. Rattray Williamson 2011 KWM No. 131

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So this isn't exactly a single malt, it is a teaspooned Laphroaig. Distilled in 2011 and filled in to a Refill Sherry Butt, Cask 131, where it matured 8 long years before bottling in November of 2019 at 59.9%.

Andrew's Tasting Note

Nose: malty, ashy, honeyed and creamy with bright citrus and salty maritime tones; creamy and a touch floral with melons and grilled prosciutto wrapped figs.

Palate: yeeeessss... ; this is a cracker!!! starts soft, creamy and honeyed with loads of chewy malt; vanilla, creamed honey and building maritime smoke; the brash, tarry, medicinal, muddy peat quick catches up to you along with smoke mussels, seaweed and with patience, juicy malt and all those missing fruits: citrus, melon and grilled prosciutto wrapped figs; spicy.

Finish: medium in length, but bold; more smoked mussels, hickory, tarry peat and spices.

Comment: the nose is spectacular and the palate not so shabby; if you enjoy brash, young, peated malts, this is your ticket to heaven; layered, complex and lush, with a very tarry bold classic young Islay profile; this is the Laphroaig-ish you are looking for!

700 ml