Germany
Pollenflug scored this whisky 92 points 
Conclusion and pictures on: https://tomtrinkt.de
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Wonderfully complex. Perfectly integrated alcohol, tamed, harmonious smoke, sweet hints of honey, plenty of citrus fruits and spices are my first impressions. I like the smoke very much, as the typical "hospital notes" are barely perceptible after plasters and gauze bandages. On the fresh side, citrus fruits dominate, with a tendency towards limes and juicy grapefruit. Due to the Sherry Fassreifung I register sweet, red fruits. Ripe grapes, a hint of raspberries and blackberries are pouring out of my glass hesitantly. Another contrast is the perceptible spices (cloves & cinnamon) and oak notes. In the background a wonderfully maritime impact lingers. A little kelp, algae and a salty sea breeze complete the extremely complex and always harmonious aromas. Even after half an hour, new impressions crystallize. Simply fascinating and exciting!
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Very oily, soft, cuddly and voluminous, the Laphroaig floods the palate. The spices cause a fine tingle on the tip of the tongue. The pleasantly sweet smoke wets the oral cavity and leaves the sherrylastigen and spicy aromas after a few seconds the upper hand. Ripe red fruits, grapes, cherries, sweet forest honey, a hint of caramel, juicy grapefruit and hints of orange peel form the basic flavor. Spicy oak notes, nuts, leather, herbs and spices (again cloves and cinnamon) intensify and pave the way to the finish. In the background there are always sweet smoke and maritime notes. Salt, seaweed and algae complete the multi-faceted taste experience. Very balanced and harmonious, with perfectly integrated alcohol, which gives the Laphroaig a completely sufficient power.
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Long and warm. The malt "loses" a little of its sweet-fruity lightness and leaves the dark fruits and distinctive wood notes now the priority. Plenty of leather, herbs and salt are present. The smoke lingers on the finish line rather in the background. At the very end a slight dryness and bitterness on the palate forms.
