Best single-malt Scotch...

First - and please accept my apologies - I have to correct numerous spelling errors. It's Laphroaig. Nasty one to remember, I admit.

For those who do love and/or admire this fine whisky, I might suggest an Ardbeg Uigeadail. I opened this up last weekend, and think it's one of the best examples from Ardbeg in quite some time.

Numerous spelling errors may be blamed on the enjoyable whiskey. You are very forgiven.

Any recommendations for something where charcoal comes across in spades?

Ardbeg or Talisker

Russellrcncom,
You won't find anything near the phenol levels in Octomore by Bruichladdich. This is the whopper you speak of. If that's too much you might try Port Charlotte also by the Laddie. Ten year old PC being released this year.

Laphroaig, Lagavulin and Ardbeg all fit the bill although some more than others. Try Ardbeg Alligator if you can, they charred the hell out of the casks for this one.

Also, although very young, a dram of Kilchoman might be to your liking. This distillery was founded in 2005 on Islay.

Ledaig from the Isle of Mull is Tobermorys smokey offering.

As much as I hate to say it, take a charred stick, put it in a bottle of cheap single malt, let it age a month or two and voila a smokey Scotch whisky. This may sound crazy but a friend did this and it was surprising. If you can get a Scottish stick, all the better. But warning, don't do it to a fine old rare bottle for fear of ruining it and threatening the wrath of the whisky gods upon you.