Laphroaig 10 Year Old (750ml) viner 33 and black currants

and black currants

The enormous 2003 Montrose is built along the lines of the 1989 rather than the 1990

and it is less opulent than previous bottles

the 2012 Proprietary Red bursts from the glass with flamboyant red and black cherry preserves

vanilla is detected on the tongue before it ripples along the palate bringing a burst of flowery fruitiness

Laphroaig 10 Year Old (750ml) viner 33 and black currantsCOLOUR Burnished Gold NOSE Polished leather and tobacco leaves with spicy lemon and clementine zest. Subtle notes of golden syrup and rich heather honey, with autumn leaves, hazelnuts, vanilla fudge and a touch of white pepper and nutmeg. Dried camomile flowers and a touch of passion fruits. BODY Full bodied. FINISH Sweet, long with caramel and spicy buttery fudge. PALATE Sweet with rich toffee, with dates, maple syrup, praline and crme caramel.