Laphroaig – 10 Years Sherry Oak

Laphroaig 10 Years Old Sherry Oak is an Islay single malt matured in refill Oloroso sherry casks and bourbon casks, then finished in Oloroso sherry casks. The nose is sweet, smoky and medicinal, with honey, cloves and grilled smoked bacon, and leather, iodine, pine and tar in the background. The palate opens with wax and furniture polish, then caramel syrup, maple syrup, dark chocolate, pencil shavings, pine needles and cedar. The finish is long and sweet, with spiced honey and lingering medicinal notes.