The key Laphroaig flavours are all there peach, smoke and iodine so if that is your thing then there isn't much to complain about. Seems we pay a bit more down in Louisiana. is that the case elsewhere? Enjoy your Quarter-Cask. Ive seen it in Florida (several years ago) for a bit over $100 and have paid only $57 in Hawaii (where every other scotch was the same or more than Michigan prices). Personal information provided to Whiskybase B.V. via the website of Whiskybase B.V. or by email, shall be used solely for the purpose for which the personal data is provided to Whiskybase B.V., for instance the reaction to requests for information. Smoke. thanks for the reply! Much more vanilla from the oak than in the 10, the higher ABV makes it more powerfull and expressive. Bitter oranges and grapefruit. Critics have scored this product 90 points. The malted barley is first smoked then dried over a fire fuelled by peat, hand-cut on the Isle of Islay. Even it is presumably younger than the 10 YO it tastes more complex, smoke, dry, raw meat, woodiness, coals, vanilla, alcohol, dark chocolate, fuller than 10y, smoke, embers, wood, sweet, caramels, long, fine smoke, sweet, but also a little salty, bacon, long-lasting embers and bandages, Campfire smoke, sherry sweetness, a little bit of classic medicinal Laphroaig note. Islay, Scotland- Maturation has been speeded up by ageing in Quarter Casks. Laphroaig Quarter Cask 750ml. -% Farbe: Helleres goldenes Kadmiumgelb. This bear further exploration! That said, I would never turn down a dram but, we do all have our preferences. Buyer's premium 9%. And that Fernet Branca-like herbal bitter-sweetness in the finish is really something. Smooth for the strength. Only letters and optionally some numbers and/or underscores. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Using the floor maltings and kiln at the distillery, the malt is peated to a spec of between 50 and 60 PPM. Salt. If you have any question with respect to the processing of your personal data by Whiskybase B.V., please contact e-mail: info@whiskybase.com. I am sipping on some of the Quarter Cask as I type this, definitely a bit sweeter, less peaty, but also very nice. Along with the signature smoky taste of our peated whisky you'll also find notes of coconut, vanilla and banana that are imparted by close contact with American white oak. i had scouted out local shops to see what i could see, and i had found laphroaig 10, bowmore 12, and macallan 12 (i know, a speyside, not an islaybut one of the few bottles i found with decent reputation from what i had read so far), but little else among SMSW. Really long, and dries appropriately with smoke and spice. Water makes the nose thinner, pushes up fruity, savoury and cereal notes. Long finish. Laphroaig has various expressions from the standard 10-year-old, to the oaked-up Quarter Cask (made with aged whisky aged again in a quarter, or smaller, cask, increasing oak contact), to an investment-level 30-year label thatll cost over $1,000, which we advise only releasing to viewing family every other major holiday. Not bad a nice easy drinking. Perfect mouthfeel at 48%. It was interesting, but I still prefer it the way nature intended, naked. . This whisky packs a punch on the palate. The logical next step for any beginner who has been intrigued by the standard 10. Show wood with balanced smoke. If you have an account, sign in with your email address. Not a lot, all faint, medicinal note, hint of citrus. Finished in quarter casks. Pineapples and bananas, including banana bread, hide behind the smoke. ABV top! Really Appreciate your reviews. They crop up once in awhile, but none of my regular stores carries any regularly. Being an Islay Scotch means something. From duty exports from the U.K. to various shippers, importing firms, distribution companies, resellers, and of course retail shops, prices seem to be capable of 40-50% variance across even the single U.S. market. Just had my fist couple of drams of the QC last night. That said, I immediately purchased a bottle of 10 year and Quarter Cask and enjoy them both immensely! Great with (and without) a drop of water! Im not seasoned enough to even be considered a noob but I thought Id share regardless. That being said, most other Islay distilleries offer more compelling options for only a little more money. Maritime: salt. Chili, ginger. Brian, Thanks very much for your comment! Sweet and creamy first then waves of smoke with herbal, fruity and vanilla notes. Interesting how prices vary. Laphroaig QC runs $65. Medicine definitely stands out at the beginning. Laphroaig Quarter Cask - Fresh Bottle Review This was a standard size bottle (750mL) at 48% ABV. Theoretically, a sealed bottle of whisky (or any spirit above 40% ABV, really) stored in the absence of light and without temperature fluctuations can be expected to remain unchanged forever. Hi Hugh! The increased surface area in the quarter casks allows the whisky to mature faster. Its like being a California raisin. i honestly wish i knew scotch better, so i could scoop up the biggest bargains. it may well be that my timing was quite poori had just come from a 2-hour all-you-can-drink affair, and leading off with a relative peat monster may have ruined me/my taste buds for what followedbut it was perhaps also fortuitous. A wonderful malt whisky, and probably the best Bang for your Buck from the Southern Shore of Islay. Too oaky on the nose, along with the smoke. Oak, Long - very long, smoky, oak. Laphroaig is perhaps the Scottish whisky distillery with the most extreme house character, and the Quarter Cask is purposefully bred to hit you with full force, with the smaller casks adding the necessary sweetness. Rich heavy nose with a vague floral touch. Like slapping someone you love, with a velvet glove. USA Farms. This dram is much more complex than the standard 10-year Laphroaig, and, interestingly, less intensely peaty despite its younger age. However, as much as I am enjoying this my palate seems to enjoy something a little less sweet and a little peatier. What is the life span of an (unopened) bottle stored in the dark at a stable (12C) temperature? Full flavored, sweet and oily attack, it waltzes its way along the tongue, getting smokier and peatier and more medicinal all the time. Add to Cart. Distillery Bottling. Shop $ 55.82 $ 79.75 / 1000ml. Creating duplicate accounts (split personality is not a good reason.). I live in Georgia but visit Toronto several times a year. Really long, and dries appropriately with smoke and spice. 2001. Smoky. Peaty and fruity in nose, taste surprisingly sweet and friendly, in the finish it is especially smoky. I can already tell that Islay is definitely my preference; so much so that Macallan 12 already seems a bit too sweet to me (not that I would turn down a drink). 85/86. The website of Whiskybase B.V. includes references and/or hyperlinks to third party websites. Peaty with a little bit of a fuel characteristic. Savoury: ham, fish. Smoky: peat, tar, chemical. Oily, smoky and heathery. Shaved wood. Always a fan of the 10 year-old, my preference now leans towards the QC. . Average rating is 84.89 points. I think Caol Ila 12 is worth a try, although its not vastly different than regular Ardbeg. Taking responsibility for your own actions. Tastes like the Berlin subway smells. Fruity: citrus. Revisited after one year 3/4 full battle. Available exclusively to Laphroaig, in partnership with East Neuk Salt Co. BUY NOW 39.18 10 YEAR OLD Add to Cart Explore 74.46 10 YEAR OLD BATCH 14 2021 CASK STRENGTH Add to Cart Explore 397.06 25 YEAR OLD 2021 CASK STRENGTH Thanks! Unlike a blended Scotch (such as Chivas Regal), single-malt Scotch is made with malted barley from a single distillery. Combining liquid drawn from a selection of different casks, Lore is the richest Laphroaig of all. Islay PLV tip, Sweet Laphirauch in full width, Later come also a lot of vanilla and light citrus fruits. for this whisky. Smoky, ashy - and then a tiny wee bit fruity, the bananas are back, They hardly stand a chance. Spicy: black pepper. A 10 year old cask strength is launched. Go to shop . Less medicinal than my preconception, though hints of those flavours. I like the fact that it smells like barbecue from 5 meters away when I open the bottle, Rich caramel, vanilla, barley sugar, lemon peel, sweet oak, applewood, savory, Nose: Heavy smoke, tart woody, sweet and the Laphroaig medicinal note. I suspedt taxes as the culprit but would really like to know what Lagavulin charges as the bottles go out the door. But this one is a bit steeper, smokier, less salty and more syrupy. Even if you like this kind of smoke, it is still rather simple in terms of quality. Smoky: medicinal peat, ash, tar, smoked meat, smoked fish. bottom line: it did, and at better prices. In Michigan, where pricing is regulated by the State, State minimum is $89 & change. Thanks for the comment! Still-maturing whisky from our standard ex-bourbon barrels is transferred to quarter casks and left to rest in our warehouse just a stone's throw from the Atlantic shore. Seriously, go find some independently bottled Islay malts at about this age and marvel at their comparative pallor. In/re pricing. Peat smoke, medicinal, seaweed, citrus fruit and mint. Other Islay Scotches include names like Ardbeg, Caol Ila, Bruichladdich, Bowmore, and, Ron Swanson-certified Lagavulin. etc You get the picture. Wonderful smoky Aroma. however, the ardbeg uisgedail (?) 2004. It was like putting salt on chocolate. was one that caught my attention. Instead of just water, I added a couple drops of mineral water. Thanks for the comment! A very good whisky. Laphroaig 10 Year Sherry Oak Scotch Whisky 750ml. Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky. One of the joys of single malts is learning about the attributes of one and then tasting others for comparison. As for Islay, be careful with that Ardbeg Uigeadail its one of the peatiest expressions anywhere. That peat is also hand-harvested. Nutty: salted almond. A lot of bang for your buck here. yesterday, i finally hit up a local liquor store that i thought might have more on offer. C. Cask 7 Not evaluated yet Evaluate 1221 s clarkson street suite 216, Denver, Colorado, 80210. I recommend a few sparse drops. When he wasnt out looking dashing with his dogs, Hunter did plenty to revolutionize Laphroaig, and Scotch whisky- making in general. Funny. Its a wee bit too tasty. also, i followed some advice i had read somewhere about small sips and taking ones time, and that did seem to heighten the experience. But certainly also sweet, fruity, nuts, toffees. Sorry, Canada. Even while she worked as Hunters right-hand person, Williamson proved invaluable to Laphroaig, which was effectively turned into an ammunition bunker as World War II shunted grain production to the front lines. A toast to over 200 years of tradition, Soft oak and dried fruit come together in Laphroaigs signature Islay peat smoke. Nutty: almond, cocoanut. Very typical. Burning herbs, sea salt and seagrass. To me, any peated malt must necessarily be compared to Laphroaig.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[320,50],'scotchnoob_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_3',136,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-scotchnoob_com-medrectangle-3-0');if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[320,50],'scotchnoob_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_4',136,'0','1'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-scotchnoob_com-medrectangle-3-0_1'); .medrectangle-3-multi-136{border:none !important;display:block !important;float:none !important;line-height:0px;margin-bottom:7px !important;margin-left:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-top:7px !important;max-width:100% !important;min-height:50px;padding:0;text-align:center !important;}. A robust, tasty dram which has the added benefit of being superb value for money. They gradually grew as the industry did, the larger casks being more cost-effective. I do not like this NAS whisky. 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