Secret Islay (Lp) 2009 15YO 57.4% - Animal Spirits Zodiac Series

57.4% | 70cl | Single Cask | Oloroso FInish | Laphroaig DIstillery | Scotland A bold and evocative dram, this expression leans into deep, smoky intensity with a savoury edge, balanced by flashes of dark fruit and citrus brightness. Complex and slightly brooding, it offers a layered experience that shifts between earthy smoke, richness, and aromatic intrigue. On the nose, smoky hay and cured meats intertwine with the distinctive, tea-like aroma of lapsang souchong. The palate is assertive and ashy, revealing dark juicy cherries and bitter dark chocolate, lifted by a touch of flambéed citrus. The finish lingers with returning notes of lapsang souchong tea and fragrant incense, leaving a dry, contemplative impression. Bottles Available: 82 Nose: Smoky Hay, Cured Meat. Lapsang Souchon Tea. Palate: Smoky and Ashy. Dark Juicy Cherries, Dark Chocolate. Flambé Citrus. Finish: Lapsang Souchon Tea, Incense. Smoky | Savoury | Dark Fruity Style: Peated and Complex Colour: Dark Amber