This Lagavulin 10 Year Old Single Malt, originally released as a Travel Retail exclusive, this whisky has been matured in first-fill American oak casks. Aromas of rock salt, crunchy red apples, burnt sugar and savoury peat smoke fill the nose, complemented by notes of roast almonds, spicy chilli flakes and waves of salty smoke throughout the palate. Tasting Notes: Nose: A sea breeze runs throughout rock salt, ripe apple, burnt sugar and maritime peat smoke. Palate: Sweet and salty, with a good kick of chili pepper, followed by roasted almond and more smoke. Finish: A creamy, smoky, spicy finish. "Extremely impressive, and especially for the price. I don't do bang for your buck bottles each month on WF, but this would almost certainly qualify. There is something charmingly old school in the use of 43% here, which works extremely well. The whole thing screams charm, confidence and charisma" - Serge, Whisky Fun (88 Points)