A great young Islay peated whisky from Laphroaig - when the peated distillate shines like this it doesn't need any more time in the cask as its youthful vibrance and peat intensity is so enjoyable. Besse Williamson was the legendary owner and first female distillery manager (in the 20th Century) of Laphroaig and was also the first to be called a brand Ambassador as she represented Laphroaig and the Scotch Whisky Association and toured the US for years promoting Scotch Whisky.
Some lovely ocean spray and subtle smoke on the nose. More of the ocean than the fire on the nose at least. Sweet upfront and then a little prickly, but beautifully done. Apricot jam which reveals freshly cracked black pepper, that smoothens into cured meats and honey. This dram gives a charcuterie board alongside a cigar. A taster is well worthwhile as this has certainly moved me towards buying a bottle.
I've actually been wanting to taste this so I can make up my mind to buy a bottle. When I found your site and saw it had this I immediately bought some tasting samples and absolutely loved it! Will definitely invest in a bottle
Heard for a while how good Littlemill’s can be. This SMWS 30yo certainly did not disappoint, the nose on this dram was amazing.
It was a flavour packed palete, that certainly stood out as such a fine whisky.
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