Actually OG2 False Start was bottled first in 2020 so technically was the first bottling but some natural yeast had got into the mash and given it a funky flavour which was far removed from the flavour profile they were going for
This is a really approachable and tasty Laphroaig for drinkers that don't usually like Laphroaig
Early 50's blends were higher ABV and was the preferred whisky of James Bond in the books
Pedro Ximenez and an Oloroso/Pedro blend cask
Savoury oak is complimented with notes of dry caramel and fruitcake
Inchgower 13y/o SMWS 18.37 'Trippy Tagine' - 61% ABV - 30ml Actually OG2 False Start wasSMWS notes: The Panel agreed this was an immediately left field example of this underrated make. Initial notes of flame roasted red peppers, balsamic onion, cranberry gravy, mutton stock and heather flowers. Then rosewater, toasted cupboard spices such as cumin, some hot paprika and dried rosemary. Water brought out overripe yellow fruits, pollens, fructose, flambeed banana, lychee, mint julep cocktails and pine resin. The palate opened with buttered