Laphroaig 16 yo 1991/2007 (57.0%, Scotch Malt Whisky Society, #29.62) This one was nicknamed “Danger warning!”, which means either that they got rather lazy in finding names at the honourable Society, or that’s it’s a scary Laphroaig indeed. Colour: straw. Nose: this is a good example of a Laphroaig that’s almost ten years older but that does not noses older than the 3W(Laphroaig Triple Wood 48%) at all. That said, it’s extremely clean, zesty, mineral, ashy and flinty, getting then very slightly nougatty/candied but also much more maritime than the 3W. With water: ah yes, this is an excellent swimmer. Seashells, wet wool, raw peated barley, cough syrup and an unusual meatiness (game). Superb. Mouth (neat): to paraphrase the good old Stooges, this is raw power indeed. Extremely rich, thick, peaty, medicinal and salty, with this particular Laphroaig fruitiness that combines lemons with apples. A bit simple, though. With water: once again, water made wonders. Gentian, liquorice wood and pu-erh tea. Very classy. Finish: long and even more peaty, maritime and salty. Comments: classic untouched Laphroaig for Laphroaig lovers – but needs water. SGP:358 - 90 points. (and thank you Marcel)