Distillery Bottling. Real smoke bomb but also clear old wood tones. It was my first love in single malt, really in whisky period. The information on this website is composed and maintained with continuous care and attention by Whiskybase B.V.. Scotchnoob, For that matter, Ive had people tell me that they enjoyed drinking Loch Dhu, so I guess there really is no accounting for taste! The bonfire starts to burn out after a while. Sweet, with a nice body. Some rich woody notes and mineral peat unfold with some time in the glass. Sweetness and salt. It was interesting, but I still prefer it the way nature intended, naked. its only this year that i found myself developing the desire/ability to drink scotch whisky. What is the life span of an (unopened) bottle stored in the dark at a stable (12C) temperature? Cereal: malted barley, barley sugar, grain dust notes. Woody: oak, oak tannins. Now, it can be all those things plus a little more. Typical Laphi in the nose: somewhat dusty, medicinal, iodine, maritime and of course smoky. Smoke. I had a Macallan 12 this summer and I too found that I prefer the peatier Laphroaig. 48.0% ABV. The taste is very oaky, with a lot of hot spices and phenols. (He does a bunch of Scotch pronunciation videos. If you can find Ardbeg Corryvreckan at the bar thats an excellent dram, and the peat doesnt knock your head off ($80-$100 US for a bottle). wish i could find 50 ml minis around here for other than japanese whiskiesalthough i expect that ill give them a try before long: when in rome or japan. was one that caught my attention. Hunters is called Ian Hunters Story, has 30 years in the bottle at minimum, and costs on average over $,1000 a bottle. Though I have the impression that some older batches were even better, the QC remains one of my favourite whiskies below 35 euros. Is quite one-dimensional but that very delicious. Pick Up In stock. Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Show wood with balanced smoke. Five months later the buttery, almost eggy sponge malty arrival is something to behold and m loving this farmy, oily - well i could go on but a consolidated, moorish, Islay-umami should cover it nicely. Coloured. Deeper exploration reveals white chocolate chips, freshly-baked sugar cookies, and even deeper in some extinguished campfire (wood char). Therefore no rights can be derived from the information on this website. Still-maturing whisky from standard ex-bourbon barrels is transferred to quarter casks and left to rest in Laphroaig's warehouse just a stone's throw from the Atlantic shore. A thousand authenticity points. Do Not Sell My Personal Information/Cookie Settings. Unmistakably Islay. This bear further exploration! The 48% ABV can be felt in the nose-prickle. Not long, but woody, smoky, and pleasant. 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). Islay / Laphroaig / Malt / Peat / Scotch . I actually bought a Quarter Cask recently and it was 84 $ in Ontario. :-). Sweet: toffee, vanilla, honey. I dont know which I prefer. Savoury: ham, fish. This lends hints of coconut, banana and vanilla to the instantly recognizable Laphroaig flavor of smoky peat complemented by a surprising sweetness. Probably the weak point with this version. Access to over 2.4 million ratings and reviews, More than 200.000 bottles available from retailers around the world, The most trusted source of factual bottle information available. Really long, and dries appropriately with smoke and spice. In stock. . ), Laphroaig has that complicated, stormy single malt tendency to seduce you slowly, and then aggressively (like, Whoops, youre tied to the bedposts and now were engaged, aggressively). Like peach and banana. Brine, white pepper and peat. I like this better than the 10-year old version, though my rating for that was higher at the time (many years ago). I have to wonder if the reason is partially marketing. Ashy peat. i honestly wish i knew scotch better, so i could scoop up the biggest bargains. Salty caramel. Smooth for the strength. There are also spices. Light especially direct sunlight can have a similar effect on a sealed bottle. Then saltiness and sweetness again. A toast to over 200 years of tradition, Soft oak and dried fruit come together in Laphroaigs signature Islay peat smoke. My only regret is that after 12 years of drinking Scotch, I tasted Laphroaig for the first time just this yearI guess its never too late. But alas, we digress. Btw, the prices that people are quoting on here make me think I need to head to the States soon! Having now tried the standard Laphroaig 10, the Cask Strength, and the Quarter Cask, I have found the Quarter Cask to be the one I keep coming back to. Much more vanilla from the oak than in the 10, the higher ABV makes it more powerfull and expressive. Nice standard bottling with a great price-performance ratio, which I prefer to the 10-year-old (with 40%) due to the higher drinking strength. It's surprisingly complex, very intense and comforting at the same time. Rest assured that if you intend to eventually drink it, and you store it unopened with a little care, it will last longer than you. Smoke. 83.29 ex VAT. Its whiskies divide opinion something Laphroaig fans have come to proudly embrace. C. Cask 7 Not evaluated yet Evaluate 1221 s clarkson street suite 216, Denver, Colorado, 80210. I suspedt taxes as the culprit but would really like to know what Lagavulin charges as the bottles go out the door. I have noticed that prices at some online U.K. retailers (masterofmalt.com for example) are pretty good, even with shipping, when you factor out the VAT tax. High planting too, let me think of a combination of Lagavulin and Bowmore. Among the tasting notes for Bessies bottle are such intimidating descriptors as salty tar oil paste. We prefer coastal notes with peat sweetness and earthiness. Speaking of, heres a pretty great picture of Bessie with some sprouted barley. Everything from the nose is on show, plus a pepperiness that comes through, then the smoky finish. Spicy. Region: Islay. My all time favorite dram is Lagavulin 16. Smokey, woody, sweet, powerful. By using this site, you consent to this use as described in our Privacy Policy. Leather. Read the Laphroaig Responsibility Statement Learn more. Whisky reviews for Laphroaig Quarter Cask. Laphroaig Quarter Cask has impressed critics, taking home Gold awards from the 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Aware and the 2019 SIP Awards. 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Is in the nose pretty peony and also fruity, in the taste predominates the sweet and fruity, only in the finish the smoky dominates. It starts its life the same way all Laphroaig whiskies do, in a time-honored tradition which has been perfected over two centuries. Laphroaig is an exception; it uses about 20 percent of its own malted barley in the total mash bill. Ive already had Laphroaig 10 and loved it. Powerful smoke, wood, and more smoke. Malting is a laborious process, and one most large distilleries dont do themselves. (Bottle): Gift (Christmas 2010) Thanks Louis and Barbara! hvent ried any ardbeg expressions yetor any other islays beyond laphroaig 10 yo & QC, lagavulin 16, and bowmore 12so LOTS to look forward to. Maritime: brine, salt, seaweed, iodine. is that the case elsewhere? Fresh hay, a bonfire of burnt autumn leaves, dates, a sickly smell, rotting fruit. Brian, Thanks very much for your comment! 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. Taking responsibility for your own actions. On the nose: The smoky caramelized-sugar scent of roasted marshmallows. Collectors, heads up: Hunters impact has just recently been honored as the first in a series of ultra-rare, ultra-aged whiskies, cleverly embedded into books, prison shank-style. Smoke, a forest after rainfall, vanilla, coconut, lemon zest, peat, ocean air and leather. Hoooaaa, delicious. Cant wait to try it over the weekend. Turns vague stone-fruity, a little oak. Like, really, really loves it. Id put this expression in my top 10. With our new bottle engraving and gift wrapping, the gift of Laphroaig has leveled up. Long finish. Whether wrapping is a wee bit tough for you, or you simply want to make the moment more memorable, your Laphroaig is wrapped with passion and precision, and a completely unique paper to boot. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Doporuen whisky ke ten: Laphroaig Quarter Cask, Lagavulin 16, Ardbeg 10, Ardbeg Wee Beastie, . also, i was able to get the QC for 2980, around $36-37 at the current exchange rate (and the 10 yo for 3480or around $43): how does that stack up with where you are? One thing all Laphroaig labels have in common? One of the joys of single malts is learning about the attributes of one and then tasting others for comparison. Woody: oak tannins. More about this whisky Travel Exclusive Laphroaig 1815 Legacy Edition A toast to over 200 years of tradition, Soft oak and dried fruit come together in Laphroaig's signature Islay peat smoke. 100cl / 48%. Buyer's premium 9%. Please accept you have read and understand these new Terms and Conditions to login into your account and get access to the new Friends of Laphroaig programme. As far as price goes, you are correct that the QC ought to be cheaper, as its only a little more than five and a half years old. We have everything nature can offer: campfire, smoked haring, wet autumn forest, hints of sweet caramel and vanilla, rubber. Charred wood. I always felt the Ardbeg 10 was a little overpriced compared to competitive malts, but then Laphroaig is (for some reason) about 20% cheaper in California than elsewhere. A somewhat sparkling finish, full of coffee and moderately long. It's also possible that the Kirkland's Speyside 25-year-old bottling is Mortlach, Longmorn or even Macallan, the latter of whom Kirkland has openly partnered with in the past. Unsere Bestenliste Feb/2023 Ausfhrlicher Produktratgeber Beliebteste Guter scotch Aktuelle Angebote Preis-Le. 4.8 out of 5 stars. A hand-selected mixture of casks creates this full-bodied whisky with a distinct and drinkable flavour. I don't like the fact that they did add artificial colour, but apart from that, I adore this whisky, and it's definitely ten times better than the humble 10yo. Batches vary, but generally over the years you get a good, powered up (48% avb) version of LP that many regard superior to the 10 for only a few bucks more. Well suited for Islay beginners on a budget. Finally, it is left to rest in our warehouse on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Great! Smoky and peaty, yet still infuse fruity notes that weigh the malt. Being a NAS it is not such a big disadvantage for a peated malt. Relatively new to scotch, thanks for a great no nonsense site as a guide. bottles of single malt whisky on offer. For me despite favorable price no recommendation. Sweet and smoky, but simple and balanced. Water makes the nose thinner, pushes up fruity, savoury and cereal notes. yesterday, i finally hit up a local liquor store that i thought might have more on offer. This one is a bit more toned down peat and a lot more interesting notes than the standard 10yo. Im in Montreal. Hints of barbecued short-ribs, glazed ham, and applewood-smoked fish. Why put all the effort into malting when it can be outsourced? Many people stockpile whisky for this reason, although the economic results of investing in whisky are debatable. Average rating is 84.89 points. No rating value Average rating value is 0.0 of 5. I recommend a few sparse drops. On the palate there's a lot going on for a NAS, maybe its the smaller cask. Salty rocks, Rotting wood, Seaweed, Brine. Aging in smaller barrels revives an old tradition, paying tribute to the master distillers who have perfected the Laphroaig process over two centuries. bottles offer 43%. Only letters and optionally some numbers and/or underscores. notes of coastal thunderstorms and tidepools. The number one go-to whisky in this regard. Der Triple Wood wie du meinst . Whiskybase uses external services to enhance the functionality of Whiskybase.com these external services are: - Google analytics for analytics- Mailchimp for sending our newsletters- Paypal, Multisafepay and Stripe for handeling Market paymentsYour personal data (collection, purchase price, tasting notes, reviews and checkins) are not shared with other companies and are securely stored in our database. Laphroaig 10 Jahre lang Cask Strength 60, 1 Vol. smoke, phenol, both pleasant, spicy, fresh maritime notes, fresh maritime notes, smoke, the tongue is very pleasant, fruit notes are not as usual. A fireplace, the peat smoke is really close to the scent of burnt wood. Peaty (well duh!) I confirm my message is correct. I love the 10 years L but this one is even better. A bit sweet, a subtle woodiness, silky texture and as im holding it in my mouth im wondering if warming this a bit would enhance the experience. Smoky, ashy, oak flavor, sweetness, dark chocolate, becoming dry, medium to long. Deep, complex and smoky yet offers and surprises the palate with a gentle sweetness. In no event Whiskybase B.V. gives any guarantee or accepts any liability in relation to the content, use and availability of such websites. At a bar, the standard pour is 1oz but the prices are comparable to US shot prices, e.g., $15 for a Glendronach 12, Glenfarclas 12 (I was in a sherry mood that night). Medicinal, complex in contradiction to 10 years, tobacco. Fruity: citrus. ABV top! . But this one is a bit steeper, smokier, less salty and more syrupy. 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