Speed varies by store & availability. Different profile in fact. the whisky has quite improved after 6 months in the open bottle, thus +2 points https://www.whiskybros.com/single-post/2017/08/18/Laphroaig-Quarter-Cask. Why put all the effort into malting when it can be outsourced? Web Exclusive Price. Many people stockpile whisky for this reason, although the economic results of investing in whisky are debatable. N: I know i was disappointed with this last time i tried this NAS [around 2014]. Chili, ginger. However, he pays only $60 for Lagavulin 16, and Im lucky to find it here for less than $70! 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? Smoke, very medical, disinfectant, perfumed, some citrus, oil, tar, a little salty air, extremely mineral, far behind in vanilla and caramel, despite only 48%, the alcohol is a bit pungent therefore, very soft, medicinal smoked salt, sea, caramel, again citrus notes, tart herbs, Forms the taste again, but is the end of creamy, sweet, oily. Peaty, sea spray, plenty of organic compounds you'd measure in ppm. incidentally, ive found that the laphroaig 10 yo that is available in 350 ml bottles is 40%, while the 750 ml (!) Im sipping on a Macallan 12 right now and have some similar thoughts. Its like being a California raisin. Laphroaig Select combines five specially selected casks of our iconic Islay scotch. the typical smoke immediately rises in the nose - campfire with a touch of iodine, sweet and very soft with vanilla, caramel to nougat, then American white oak, strong and full-bodied, sweet, aromatic campfire smoke, vanilla, oak and oak wort, maritime with iodine, slight bitterness, some malt, slightly dry, lots of barrel influence, smoke and lots of wood ash, nutmeg wort, medium length. Sweet, briney peat as is expected from Laphroaig, with that sharp, fresh fruit quarter cask note. Lots of good info and real talk here. Grain whisky may include wheat, rye, corn or other grains. Whisky reviews for Laphroaig Quarter Cask. A 10 year old cask strength is launched. 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. Unmistakably Islay. (I fully realise that once opened its life expectancy will depend on how many we are around the table!). This delicious whisky should be served simply over ice, on its own or with a splash of cold water. For the price, this is hard to beat. Great bonfire TCP experience for a great value. The seaside. Full bodied nice balanced whisky with a nice wooden finish, Deep burning peat, peppery with a hint of sea salt, Rather long, peaty and medicinal start, then more woody and salty, at the end a bit of sour candy, Burning embers of peat in a crofters fireplace, hints of coconut. $81.99. A different take on a favourite of mine but still much prefer the 10 year old. in the end, i opted for quarter cask, as: a) it was less expensive; b) it was less available; and c) i could always try the 10 yo for less money via a 350 ml bottle. Woody: toasted oak, tannins, cream notes. We would never expect a bottle of Laphroaig to last a long time. Too much phenol in my opinion. of excellent age and quality, but i havent yet discovered many small bottles of scotch whiskywhich would allow me to try a wider variety of expressions in the comfort of my home! Full body. 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). The finish is tart, oaky, bitter with spices and phenols. ive seen a nice offering of small bottles of japanese scotch here (hibiki, yamazaki, etc.) Login Register Login with Facebook. Buyer's premium 9%. Indeed. Unlike a blended Scotch (such as Chivas Regal), single-malt Scotch is made with malted barley from a single distillery. Floral: slight honey notes, hay. The information on this website is composed and maintained with continuous care and attention by Whiskybase B.V.. Peaty and very sweet and round at the same time. Provedl ns postupn celm procesem vroby, slad si dajn nechvaj nakuovat v Port Ellen na 55 PPM, a ukzal nm mstn mln Robert Boby z roku 1921. Medical peat. Cereal: malted barley, barley sugar, grain dust notes. The Macallan was smooth, a little fruity but a little on the sweat side. 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 Maybe on your yacht. I confirm my message is correct. Medium, warm, sometimes sweet and sometimes salty aftertaste. A very complex single malt. Ardbeg 10, Bowmore Darkest 15, Highland Park 12, Talisker 10 and Lagavulin 16 are some of my favorites. Critics have scored this product 90 points. Netherlands: Amsterdam . Perfect mouthfeel at 48%. My all time favorite dram is Lagavulin 16. Thanks for the comment! The infusion of not one, but three casks, Laphroaig Triple Wood is an explosion of peat-smoked flavour. Leave a half glass of whisky out overnight and youll see the effect of oxygen. More bonus points: Laphroaigs malting floor is effectively on the Atlantic Ocean, with windows and fans to draw in that coastal, saline breeze to wash all over the barley, so you get smoke and salt, which is a surprisingly delicate, teasing contrast. But also fruity aromas, apple. Medicine definitely stands out at the beginning. You must be of legal purchase age to enter this website, 'Welcome back. Peat, charcoal, ash and sal ammoniac. 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. 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. Smoky: medicinal peat, ash, tar, smoked meat, smoked fish. I think Caol Ila 12 is worth a try, although its not vastly different than regular Ardbeg. Today Im trying the Quarter Cask expression, a younger peated malt (5 years of ex-bourbon maturation, plus an additional 7 months, approximately, in tiny quarter casks custom-made for this expression). With our new bottle engraving and gift wrapping, the gift of Laphroaig has leveled up. By accessing this website or by using the information on this website the user automatically accepts these Conditions. Someday, Louis, Ill hand you a dram after sneaking in a few drops of water, and youll say something to the tune of wow this is better than the last time I had it, and I will laugh heartily. There is also overwhelming oak notes here which in a way somewhat mask how strong the peat notes are. Sweet peat. Rather fruity and vanilla but with a "dark" side; we finally find the tarry typicity of the phraaig. Maritime: salt. The logical next step for any beginner who has been intrigued by the standard 10. I was surprised to find that the quarter cask was actually less expensive than the 10 yo expression. http://www.klwines.com/detail.asp?sku=1015776, http://www.beltramos.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=314261, Cocktails: Part One. (my wife as shocked when i went upstairs to a quiet nook of the house, came down 30+ minutes later, and announced that i had enjoyed all of ONE dram of the good stuff). thanks for the reply! Anise. More of an attack on the senses. Theyre all peated. 4.8 out of 5 stars. The increased surface area in the quarter casks allows the whisky to mature faster. Surprisingly sweet and aromatic with a pleasant smoke; the 48% are doing very well - 06.01.2016, Smoke, salt, pepper, black forest ham, mineral, vanilla, Surprisingly sweet, dry, bacon, spicy, nice smoky notes, very aromatic, the alcohol is very well integrated, Aroma: Smoldering ash, maritime, in the background coconut, banana, floral, vanilla. Were excited to introduce special gift wrapping and a personalized card, available for any bottle of Laphroaig purchased on our site. This was unbelievably ashy when I first opened the bottle. Sea breeze. The information provided on this website is not intended as an advice in any way. Seems we pay a bit more down in Louisiana. (25 Reviews) In Stock. 750 ml bottle. 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;}. Its a wee bit too tasty. i wonder if we could hear about relative prices (and availability) by geography (the bowmore 12, incidentally, was going for 3280, less than the laphroaig 10 yo, but more than the QC). Catawiki. 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. We have received sad news that Moyra Bligh, fellow Cask! Interesting how prices vary. $46.99. The aromas in the nose change. Again, surprising grassy freshness. 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. One of the joys of single malts is learning about the attributes of one and then tasting others for comparison. Ive shopped five stores and QC is averaging $61 and Laphroaig 10 averages $52. Maritime associations again. 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),. In fact, the flagship 10-year expression is peated with local Islay peat, a further expression of place, since forest-less Islay has been using peat as a fuel source since always. Smoked fish. Skip to the beginning of the images gallery. Sweet initially, savory, and a citrus element. Nutty: salted almond. Bought a bottle today, it was just slightly more expensive than the 10-year. Quarter Cask, a 5 year old Laphroaig matured for 7 months in a quarter cask (i. e. 105 litres) is launched in a . This one is a bit more toned down peat and a lot more interesting notes than the standard 10yo. Hunters is called Ian Hunters Story, has 30 years in the bottle at minimum, and costs on average over $,1000 a bottle. Thanks for the comment! Everything from the nose is on show, plus a pepperiness that comes through, then the smoky finish. Here are 12 things you need to know about Laphroaig before you say I do to a dram. Strongly smoky. Nicely balanced between the peat/brine and the wood, The best entry level from Laphroaig. Coloured. $58.99. 85/86. Please log in again. However I do not see the value added, more oak, less smoke, but I prefer the 10-year anyhow. Pick Up. . Looks like youll have to stick with Molson and hockey. Its quite the government racket! This bear further exploration! Is quite one-dimensional but that very delicious. 96 users have left 109 reviews for this whisky. The distillery's own maltings can only supply about 15% percent . This is also available via SharedPour for $89.99. Actually its equally salty and coastal as it is inland/highland? Islay, Scotland- Maturation has been speeded up by ageing in Quarter Casks. I made this comment six months ago: On the palate there's a lot going on for a NAS, maybe its the smaller cask. Both will ship to the same US states that ShoppersVineyard will. For my money, the 10-year is less of a peaty bonfire than the Quarter Cask. Palate: Medium bodied not watery, but also not chewy or oily. Deep, complex and smoky yet offers and surprises the palate with a gentle sweetness. Water brings out the sweet notes and marries them perfectly with the peat. There isn't the same brashness or complexity you get with the 10, and the mouthfeel is somewhat diminished too. Maritime: brine, salt, seaweed, iodine. Charred wood. recently tasted again with friends. Sweet and smoky, but simple and balanced. I have to correct my first rating because I gave it 83 points - now I'm increasing it to 87 ;), Smoke, iodine, smoked meat, earth, wood, caramel, a little sea, oily, smoky, earth, pepper, wood, well placed, all fine, Canola oil, moss, peat, turf, medicinal smoke, burnt wood. Laphroaig PX Cask Litre. Funny. Please accept that you agree to the collection and processing of your personal data in line with the Privacy Policy. Added, more oak, tannins, cream notes introduce special gift wrapping and personalized... 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