Laphroaig 15 year old, 46%

Making a permanent return after being discontinued in 2009, the complex nose boasts sea salt, creosote, hot asphalt, seaweed, vanilla cream, balsa wood, antiseptics, ground almond, Band-Aids, sanded oak, zested lemon, and rubber. Creamy lemon mousse, grapefruit, chile powder, clove, cinnamon, crushed fennel, and tarragon, with stone fruits emerging from under the blanket of spices, though the finish remains intensely spicy. Rejoice! Hardcore Laphroaig is back!