Monday, January 5, 2009

Laphroaig

This single malt is a good introduction to malts on the salty side.  Some refer to the nose as that of a Band Aid. That may be true, but it shouldn't prevent you from trying Laphroaig.  After all, caviar doesn't have the best nose either but it's absolutely delicious.


Whisky: Laphroaig


Region: Highland (Northern)


Nose

Peat, Band-Aid

Body

Sharp at first then becomes more smooth

Palate

Salty, Citrus, Light Smoke

Finish

Short

CommentSmoother than one would expect from it's
nose and palatte.  

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