Review #60 - Battlefield Laphroaig 10

Green Mystery

This is the second mystery sample I have ever done. The first I didn't publish as it was in the wild and not Scotch. I guessed High West Campfire on Jack Daniels Barrel Proof so clearly I am skilled at guessing. I thought embarrassing myself with a mystery would be great for review number 60.

Color - Yellow Corn

Nose - I am getting peat, I can smell that as soon as a poured. More on the medicinal side, maybe antiseptic, granny smith apples, honey, sea air.

Taste - Picking up some of the wood, vanilla, malted barley, fruit, a touch of citrus

Finish - Medium Short - Cigar ash with creme brulee sugar.

Overall - - The nose has my thinking Laphroaig but the finish has me thinking more Ardbeg or Kilchoman. . It is enjoyable, fruity, and big. The palate is a little bland and the finish is one note. However, it is a very pleasant 1 note. This is a nice every day sort of peated dram.

Guess - Islay - 8 Years (NAS) - NCF - 43% ABV - Ardbeg 10

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Post Reveal

Battlehill Laphroaig 10 - This was pretty solid the nose was all laphroaig but I didn't go with my gut. It had less of a medicinal finish than the normal frog 10, it was more extinguished cigar. Very enjoyable, it I saw it at my local I would pick it up. 7 Overall

Islay - A10 - NCF - Sample ($58 at the total wine) - 46%

Overall rating - 7

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Rating system is price influenced as it is based on my shopping decisions when buying a bottle.

10 Best in Show

9 Great Dram for Special Occasions

8 Worthy of consistent spot in my collection

7 Worth picking up a bottle if in the mood

6 I would buy a bottle if it went on sale

5 I would drink it happily if offered

4 I would drink it if offered on the rocks

3 Maybe some soda will make this potable

2 I'll Pass

1 Toilet cleaner