Williamson 2013 Single Cask (Berry Bros. & Rudd) Oban Whisky & Fine Wines

My initial encounter with this brand came in the best way possible: it was complimentary. A 9-year-old single cask, from Laphroaig. Bottled at an impressive 57.4% ABV. One of only 820 bottles, this one was drawn from a single oloroso sherry cask. It was given to me by the accommodating manager of an Oban wine and spirits shop. On the nose, I detected notes of moss and cigarettes. Quite strong acetone/alcohol profiles. Tequila aroma. It smells exactly like a yeasty distillery washback. On the palate, a pair of new cotton socks initiates the flavor profile. Deliciously smoky, Nerf toys, and a fresh can of tennis balls. Incredibly good. You can practically bite into this peaty, Laphroaig-like finish. Lots of medicinal and smoky peat. Overall, this is a fantastic whisky that is truly enjoyable if you favor medicinal/peaty whisky profiles. It is precisely what one expects from a cask-strength Laphroaig. I didn't notice any influence from the oloroso sherry single cask, but I enjoyed it as I do most Laphroaigs. My rating for it is 92 out of 100.