Recent Release: Laphroaig 1990 22 Year Old THE SCOTCH MALT WHISKY SOCIETY "29.145"

A rich and intense profile that doesn't feel light on the palate. Laphroaig 1990 22yo THE SCOTCH MALT WHISKY SOCIETY '29.145' 45.3% One of 157 bottles, Refill Bourbon Hogshead The aroma features grapefruit, apricot jam, banana cream, strong peat with seaweed notes, smoked seafood and dashi, coconut. On the palate, it begins with a gentle mouthfeel expanding into grapefruit, apricot jam, rich barley umami, seafood dashi sweetness, strong iodine peat, and a long, flavorful finish. [Good/Very Good] SMWS reference 29.145 = Laphroaig 1990, 22-year-old. The aroma initially presents the strong fruity character of grapefruit often found in 90s refill casks, but also reveals rich fruits like apricot jam and banana. The characteristic strong peat with seaweed notes, typical of Laphroaig, and the briny, seafood nuances reminiscent of Islay are evident. Overall, it's a complex, richly layered aroma. The palate is gentle due to its lower ABV but expands with a broad range of flavors. Similar to the aroma, it offers not only citrus notes but also jam-like fruitiness and a rich, sweet depth. The strong iodine character is present alongside sufficient umami from barley and seafood dashi. The flavor exhibits the bold, full-bodied intensity typical of Islay cask strength, despite its lower ABV. Laphroaig 1990 is a vintage with many releases from various bottlers, but this SMWS bottle retains elements closer to an official release, offering a deeply satisfying experience with its richness and depth.