Laphroaig 16yo 1996/2012

Laphroaig 16yo 1996/2012

Malts of Scotland
Single malt - Islay
Amber gold
56.1% ABV
Dram

Nose: Smoke, roast beef, seaweed, pear, charcoal ash, raisins, gooseberries, lemon zest. With water, damson jam, gooseberries, lemon zest. 
Mouthfeel: Heavy body, slippery, tingly, mouth coating. 
Tasting:  Bitter sweet. Damson jam, gooseberries, smoke, raisins, shortcrust pastry, charcoal ash, leather, peat. With water, damson jam, smoke, seaweed. 
Finish: Long. Raisins, gooseberries, charcoal ash, seaweed. 

Comments: 

Ashy and saline, but that’s under near a blanket of sherry finish. Lots of pastry and jam notes on top, and you might miss the seaweed if you’re not looking, it’s so well integrated.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.