Laphroaig Select (40% ABV)
Color: Gold leaf
Nose: Certainly more subdued than the Laphroaig 10 nose. Still smoke, but not billowing. Fruity and spicy. Red apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, salted caramel, mint.
Mouthfeel: Thin. (Noticeable that it is only 40%)
Palate: Salty and sweetly vegetal. Tree sap, fresh-cut grass, ocean breeze, citrus.
Finish: Medium. Salt and charred wood. Black tea.
Overall: Interesting herbal and vegetal flavors, but certainly subdued for a Laphroaig. I’d take the 10 any day.
83/100