The first Laphroaig to be matured in PX sherry casks, Laphroaig PX is a compellingly complex mix of sweet and smoke. Giving it time, some vanillas as well. as it is, i am well-placed in japan, given my love of sake (and belgian beers, when i can find them). With water the peat turns more vegetal like autumn leaves. Average rating is 84.89 points. 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). 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. Oily and vegetable! Then saltiness and sweetness again. Tomek scored this whisky 83 points. I think Caol Ila 12 is worth a try, although its not vastly different than regular Ardbeg. Sweet initially, savory, and a citrus element. 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. Bandages. Many people stockpile whisky for this reason, although the economic results of investing in whisky are debatable. Whiskybase is founded in 2007 with the goal to create the biggest resource of whisky information in the world. The taste is very oaky, with a lot of hot spices and phenols. Is in the nose pretty peony and also fruity, in the taste predominates the sweet and fruity, only in the finish the smoky dominates. The scent contains an old rotting bathhouse with hanging brooms, phenolic motifs and chemical smokiness. A slight sweet influence, more vanilla than lemon, but overall we stay in a known universe, caramel, chocolate and cola, married to peat and vegetal notes. Purchased December 2018 for $89.00 CAD. however, the ardbeg uisgedail (?) Vanilla, lemon, earthy, moss, fishing trawler, oak wood, a little sweet. This is really a fantastic whisky, I totally agree now with Scotchnoob. Laphroaig Quarter-Cask. Unfortunately oxidizes extremely quickly, so you have to hold on: D. A great whisky: a perfect finish drink to end the evenings! Welcome back. distinctly sweeter than the regular laphroaig, not, Strong smoky and medicinal, laphroaig odor, bit salty too. That said, I would never turn down a dram but, we do all have our preferences. Ardbeg 10 $90. Or an Italian hero. Any disputes arising out of the entrance or use of this website and/or the use of information derived from this website shall exclusively be submitted to and finally be resolved by the competent court in Utrecht, the Netherlands. Its also interesting how the smoke and peat hit me the first time I tried Laphroiag 10 (my first Islay), but after months of sampling other Islays my taste buds must be so conditioned that Lap 10 tastes almost subdued by now! Really long, and dries appropriately with smoke and spice. Check Eligibility. So all of those online sites with great prices on Scotch and wine are useless to us poor souls None of them even bother offering delivery to Quebec (if they did, theyd need to go through the SAQ). ), 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). Quarter casks are a neat way to accelerate the aging process by increasing the wood influence in a given space of time (more surface area) whilst avoiding the often unenjoyable woodiness of virgin oak. Therefore no rights can be derived from the information on this website. interesting that the price you quote for the laphroaig 10 yo in new england is virtually identical to what it is (or at least what it is at the lowest price i found in my town) here in japan. Long: Vaporizing. Save it for last. Oily, soft, mossy, earthy, peat, vanilla, caramel, black tea. They gradually grew as the industry did, the larger casks being more cost-effective. 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. Cant wait to try it over the weekend. i was, in fact, faced with a dilemma: laphroaig 10 or quarter cask? Sweet, with a nice body. 32 reviews. Other Islay Scotches include names like Ardbeg, Caol Ila, Bruichladdich, Bowmore, and, Ron Swanson-certified Lagavulin. Even once opened, a bottle with at least 50% of its volume remaining will keep in more or less the same condition for as long as a year. That said, whiskys enemies are oxygen, light, and temperature fluctuations. - 3.0 ! In addition, this expression is bottled at a higher 48% ABV and without chill-filtering (yay!). You may add a drop of water, but don't drown it, it's very good as it is. any thoughts on recommended islays or good examples of various styles for a comparative tasting session? Finally, it is left to rest in our warehouse on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. What is the life span of an (unopened) bottle stored in the dark at a stable (12C) temperature? Doporuen whisky ke ten: Laphroaig Quarter Cask, Lagavulin 16, Ardbeg 10, Ardbeg Wee Beastie, . Tullibardine sells their own 25-year-old Scotch for around $300 a bottle. More in balance and more complex than the 10 year old, heavy shag smell. Even though the QC is younger, it might be seen by the marketers as an embellishment on the main theme, and thus worth a bit more. The 10-year has a special place in my heart as my first-ever single malt. Value (29) : 8/10. I have to wonder if the reason is partially marketing. The 48% ABV can be felt in the nose-prickle. Web Exclusive Price. etc You get the picture. 4.7 out of 5 stars. By accessing this website or by using the information on this website the user automatically accepts these Conditions. while i can understand how that might be so (with the QC spending only 5 years in the american oak casks before transfer to quarter casks), i had gotten the impression that the 10 yo is generally more expensive than the QC. Bonfire smoke, very slightly medicinal, cheese, barbecued tropical fruits, buttered biscuits, damp earth, salt, pepper. Delivery | As fast as 2 hrs. Enjoy your Quarter-Cask. Grain whisky may include wheat, rye, corn or other grains. The aromas in the nose change. This shows soft sweetness and a velvety feel when first tasted, then the intense peatiness on the finish. Most bang for buck whisky I've experienced. Pick Up In stock. Deeper exploration reveals white chocolate chips, freshly-baked sugar cookies, and even deeper in some extinguished campfire (wood char). 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. Long finish. Personal preference is all. The reproduction and publishing (of parts of) the content of this website for non personal and/or commercial use, in whatever form, or in whatever way, is prohibited without the prior written consent of Whiskybase B.V.. I tried a little mineral water, as I did with the Laphroaig, and found it added nothing positive to the experience. Non-chill filtered. Sweet and creamy first then waves of smoke with herbal, fruity and vanilla notes. N: I know i was disappointed with this last time i tried this NAS [around 2014]. The finish is tart, oaky, bitter with spices and phenols. With 205 years of seasoning, Laphroaig is pretty damn sure its kilns give a special, both literally and figuratively, extra creosote note to the finished product. It pays to shop. These references and hyperlinks are included for information purposes only and are selected by Whiskybase B.V. in good faith. hi! By using this site, you consent to this use as described in our Privacy Policy. Several of my Canadian readers have mentioned that provincial liquor stores have astronomic prices on scotch, so youre not alone. Laphroaig Select combines five specially selected casks of our iconic Islay scotch. yesterday, i finally hit up a local liquor store that i thought might have more on offer. Thanks for the reviews. raising awareness of local cask conditioned ale in Toronto . I woke up the next day tasting it on my lips and smelling it on my breath. In a way the QC is the "poor man's cask strength" at a discount price. The natural features of Islay lend extra flavor to each complex blend, from the pure waters of the Kilbride stream to the smoky peat found on this rugged island. 48% for this one makes the difference comparing to the 10 YO. (The Ardbeg Supernova is even more so but getting harder to find). Fresh hay, a bonfire of burnt autumn leaves, dates, a sickly smell, rotting fruit. Sweet peat. But also fruity aromas, apple. Terms & Conditions Supply Chain Transparency Cookie Settings. A different take on a favourite of mine but still much prefer the 10 year old. The malted barley is first smoked then dried over a fire fuelled by peat, hand-cut on the Isle of Islay. Brine, white pepper and peat. Quarter casks are small 40-60 liter casks which were used for transporting whisky on horseback during 19th century. I like Bunnahabhain, although its unpeated it tastes more like a Speysider. Drinking this transports me to a camp-fire in a rain wet forest. It is one of the most intense Islay malts. Instead of deleting it, Id like to offer readers alternative links as an example of what a little Internet research can do: For the price, this is hard to beat. Laphroaig Quarter Cask begins its maturation in ex-bourbon barrels and, while still aging, is transferred to small quarter casks. Lots of spices. Just had my fist couple of drams of the QC last night. A few drops of water brings an elevated sweetness to the mix, with more maple syrup, vanilla, and raw cane sugar. Its like being a California raisin. Sweet: toffee, honey, vanilla. Shop $ 55.82 $ 79.75 / 1000ml. What a difference. 2002. A peated, smoked, caramel-like and buttery nose with soft hickory and rum influences. Still the medicinal aspect from Laphroaig but it is somehow balanced by the sugarry side from the vanilla. Pineapples and bananas, including banana bread, hide behind the smoke. $81.99. Peat, smoke, cigarettes. Color: Rich amber. Floral: slight honey notes, hay. Both very good, just in completely different ways. 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