Lonach 10-Year Distilled at Laphroaig

Nose: peat smoke forward, slight fruit undertones, iodine, and pepper. Palate: bold, oily smoke, black pepper, slight medicinal notes, sweet, overrippened fruits, and an earthy funk. The finish is very oily with the black pepper and medicinal smoke clinging to the tongue. Final notes: for $28, it's an excellent bottle for a peat lover on a budget and has a very rich and vibrant palate. In a way, it's also a little disappointing for me but that's because I am a huge fan of the original Laphroaig 10. I'm a huge fan that it retained the black pepper notes that I'm such a fan of in Laphroaig 10, however, there's the coastal brine, fish oil, and heavy medicinal note that's missing and I wish it was there. I also enjoy the rich, spikey profile I get from Laphroaig 10, and this is far more balanced and rounded. However, the sweet fruits in the Lonach is a nice touch. Best way to describe this whisky is that it's a less coastal influenced impression of Laphroaig 10. Takes on a more highland profile in a way with Islay peat influence. Disclaimer: I paid $28, however, the original pricing where I bought it was actually about $40. Depending on if it's even available where you live, pricing will likely vary.

Oak, rich, lots of peat smoke but we'll balanced, a touch of sweetness in the middle.

A bit more fruit forward than your standard 10yr in a great way