It starts its life the same way all Laphroaig whiskies do, in a time-honored tradition which has been perfected over two centuries. Midsize slow secondary legs. 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. For that matter, Ive had people tell me that they enjoyed drinking Loch Dhu, so I guess there really is no accounting for taste! 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. this goes from the lowliest exemplars to 18 yo and beyondand MANY expressions from all the heavy hitters, including signatory offerings and such. Islay / Laphroaig / Malt / Peat / Scotch . notes of coastal thunderstorms and tidepools. Please accept that you agree to the collection and processing of your personal data in line with the Privacy Policy. 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). The use of hyperlinks to (any page of) the website of Whiskybase B.V. is only allowed with prior written consent of Whiskybase B.V.. Whiskybase B.V. will not allow any hyperlink to (any page of) her website if the content, image or reputation of the host website is irreconcilable with the name, reputation, services or products of Whiskybase B.V. or the content of this website, in the opinion of Whiskybase B.V. Whiskybase B.V. respects the privacy of all users of this website and ensures that personal information provided to Whiskybase B.V. by email and/or by contact form, will be treated confidentially and in conformity with the Dutch Privacy Law (Wet Bescherming Persoonsgegevens). Hunters is called Ian Hunters Story, has 30 years in the bottle at minimum, and costs on average over $,1000 a bottle. That said, I immediately purchased a bottle of 10 year and Quarter Cask and enjoy them both immensely! Anise. Distillery Bottling. Apart from the medical smoke comes not much. Taking the reins in 1908, Ian Hunter was the last of the founding Johnston family to oversee Laphroaig. 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. There are several layers of oak flavors, ranging from the early sweet vanilla, through the earthy woody midsection, to the bitter sappy finish, which interplay very well with the usual Islay peat complementing it and taming it slightly. K&L Wines in Redwood City has the same bottle for $43.99: http://www.klwines.com/detail.asp?sku=1015776 A hand-selected mixture of casks creates this full-bodied whisky with a distinct and drinkable flavour. Because quarter cask size is so small, the maturation doesn't have to take long. It pays to shop. It is comprehensive. Ive shopped five stores and QC is averaging $61 and Laphroaig 10 averages $52. Laphroaig Quarter Cask offers an irresistible doubling of flavor, due to the double maturation in two barrels made of American oak. Login Register Login with Facebook. In the U.K., the prices are a little closer, with http://www.masterofmalt.com charging only 2 GBP more for the QC, and http://www.lfw.co.uk charging 1 GBP less! 85/86. The salty, sweet and medicinal aromas remain for a long time. You can also do a quick search on http://www.masterofmalt.com and do the exchange rate calculation in your head, to determine good deals. Brittle, coastal flavors, phenolic smoke, slightly grassy, farm, coconut. At only $5-10 more than the 10 year old, I found this thing to be a bargain in a relative sense its more than $10 better than the already decent 10 year old. Using the floor maltings and kiln at the distillery, the malt is peated to a spec of between 50 and 60 PPM. also, i followed some advice i had read somewhere about small sips and taking ones time, and that did seem to heighten the experience. Less medicinal than my preconception, though hints of those flavours. Fruity: citrus. Maybe even some peanut butter. Its whiskies divide opinion something Laphroaig fans have come to proudly embrace. A community driven website built by and for whisky enthusiasts. It was like putting salt on chocolate. Also unlike wine, whisky does not continue to age in the bottle, which means it cannot decline in quality. Very, very long. Creamy with an ashy dryness. 4.2 out of 5 stars. thanks for the reply! Here in Northern California (and a few other places Ive checked in the U.S.), the QC is $5 to $10 more than the 10-year. Like a goods wagon in my mouth. Friends of Laphroaig is founded. USA Farms. The finishing in quarter casks gives the whisky far more exposure to wood than normally happens in larger standard casks. http://www.klwines.com/detail.asp?sku=1015776, http://www.beltramos.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=314261, Cocktails: Part One. (I fully realise that once opened its life expectancy will depend on how many we are around the table!). Lacks a bit complexity but this is a very good alternative and worth a try if the brutal side of Laphroaig scares you. Overripe banana. 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. Delivery | As fast as 2 hrs. The number one go-to whisky in this regard. 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). Hi Hugh! Sweet and creamy first then waves of smoke with herbal, fruity and vanilla notes. Peat, smoke, cigarettes. Lots of good info and real talk here. The legendary distillery manager Iain Henderson retires. That peat is also hand-harvested. Casks were much smaller in the 19th C. than today. It is one of the most intense Islay malts. but still wonderful sweet, peat, smoke, some bacon, salty, some seaweed, price is still more than fair - still a nearly perfect dram. Please log in to your Friends of Laphroaig account. $81.99. After a seemingly endless drought, there is now a trickle of Laphraoig into Qubec. The famous 10-year-old Laphroaig has an extremely smoky aroma with hints of seaweed and sea. -% Farbe: Helleres goldenes Kadmiumgelb. It's surprisingly complex, very intense and comforting at the same time. And also some cheese in the distance. 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. 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. 750 ml bottle. There isn't the same brashness or complexity you get with the 10, and the mouthfeel is somewhat diminished too. We recently relaunched the Friends of Laphroaig programme, and have updated the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Write a Review. Scotch prices in general are pretty varied, and not always in predictable ways. Peaty (well duh!) 2016 heralds time for me to try this again, but a bottle from the same batch. Not bad a nice easy drinking. 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. Price Per Bottle: $54 USD With water the peat turns more vegetal like autumn leaves. Bit of bourbonesque woody vanilla. High planting too, let me think of a combination of Lagavulin and Bowmore. With the Quarter Cask, however, you should definitely empty the bottle within three quarters of a year, otherwise it will lose the beautiful banana aroma behind the smoke and become increasingly bitter, tarry and later almost inedible. Funny. Find if quater cask is kosher in laphroaig , Colorado/Denver/alcohol - whisky - single malt Is it kosher? Smokehouse fumes, sugarcane, vanilla extract, and a pervading young woodiness freshly-hewn green wood, dripping sap. 2001. This delicious whisky should be served simply over ice, on its own or with a splash of cold water. Indeed. 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. Oily, smoky and heathery. Great! That being said, most other Islay distilleries offer more compelling options for only a little more money. Grain whisky may include wheat, rye, corn or other grains. Becoming bitter. Vanilla, lemon, earthy, moss, fishing trawler, oak wood, a little sweet. Smoke lingers. Cereal: malted barley, barley sugar, grain dust notes. Stewie Griffin knew what was up when he said, Its good to have land. Except given the current/perpetual economic hellscape that pits housing prices against low wages against (#bestlaidplans) student debt, many of us wont own any substantial hometown turf. Personal preference is all. Giving it time, some vanillas as well. Deep, complex and smoky yet offers surprises yje palate with a gentle sweetness. I actually bought a Quarter Cask recently and it was 84 $ in Ontario. $58.99. Some strong herbal notes, anise, fennel, cloves. 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. Shop $ 55.82 $ 79.75 / 1000ml. Islay is flat, swampy and streaked with extensive peat bogs and many small streams. Deep, complex and smoky yet offers and surprises the palate with a gentle sweetness. This whisky packs a punch on the palate. Looks like youll have to stick with Molson and hockey. smoke, phenol, both pleasant, spicy, fresh maritime notes, fresh maritime notes, smoke, the tongue is very pleasant, fruit notes are not as usual. You can taste his young age. This shows soft sweetness and a velvety feel when first tasted, then the intense peatiness on the 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),. Bitter oranges and grapefruit. No rating value Average rating value is 0.0 of 5. the bar that i plan on hitting up has a great many ardbeg expressions: in fact, it has a great deal of expressions from virtually EVERY distiller. Acquired: (Bottle): Gift (Christmas 2010) Thanks Louis and Barbara! Read 0 Reviews Same page link. Smoke and medication again. The information provided on this website is not intended as an advice in any way. Different profile in fact. 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. Lovely texture. And it seems I have been bitten pretty hard. Non-Chill Filtered. Seems we pay a bit more down in Louisiana. Probably the weak point with this version. Right away there is big peat, in that briny, smoked-fish style. Even for the peaty-weary, Laphroaig is worth exploring. For the price, this is hard to beat. Rumor has it, if you say all the Scotch brands in a row in front of a mirror in a dark bathroom, youre probably drunk, so get some water.). any thoughts on recommended islays or good examples of various styles for a comparative tasting session? 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. Right now Im nursing a QC pour; on Saturday I think I may pick up the 15-year or the Triple Wood. (He does a bunch of Scotch pronunciation videos. Luckily, Laphroig offers a very appealing alternative: Join the Friends of Laphroaig program, created in 1994, allowing whisky devotees to buy a square-foot plot of the distillery. Aging in smaller barrels revives an old tradition, paying tribute to the master distillers who have perfected the Laphroaig process over two centuries. more amazing, ALL of them are priced identically for a dram: 700 yen neat, 1000 yen on the rocks or with soda. Not overly complex, but nicely balanced. 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. And that Fernet Branca-like herbal bitter-sweetness in the finish is really something. Being a NAS it is not such a big disadvantage for a peated malt. Laphroiag Quarter Cask. Increased contact with oak casks gives a soft and velvety edge to Laphroaigs signature peatiness. The peat doesnt stay around as long as it does with the 10-year old. Very typical. The Ardbeg 10 almost turned me off Islay, but the QC is fantastic: BBQ rib smoke (not overpowering), and a wonderful palate. Oily, soft, mossy, earthy, peat, vanilla, caramel, black tea. Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Laphroaig QA Cask is the second in a three-part series of travel retail-exclusive expressions of Laphroaig. if memory serves, i also sampled bowmore 12, lagavulin 16, and macallan 12, but the only one that really left a strong impression was the laphroaigand a very positive impression it was! Unmistakably Islay. yesterday, i finally hit up a local liquor store that i thought might have more on offer. On the nose: The smoky caramelized-sugar scent of roasted marshmallows. Lots of flavor smoke, oak, tar, and seaside. Create an account and indulge yourself in the world of whisky. Smoky, ashy, oak flavor, sweetness, dark chocolate, becoming dry, medium to long. Im in Montreal. Bonfire smoke, very slightly medicinal, cheese, barbecued tropical fruits, buttered biscuits, damp earth, salt, pepper. Cheers! 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). 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. 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. Thanks for the comment! Smoky and peaty, yet still infuse fruity notes that weigh the malt. i honestly wish i knew scotch better, so i could scoop up the biggest bargains. Also make sure to seek out any 10-year-old Springbank, a mildly peated craft distiller from the once-great Campbeltown region. i was, in fact, faced with a dilemma: laphroaig 10 or quarter cask? 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. Although a NAS, I'd pick this over the classic 10 any day. Force of nature is a better descriptor for Bessie Williamson, who got a summer job as a typist at Laphroaig in 1934, and was its manager and owner by 1954 (she inherited ownership from Ian Hunter). Publication: Herbal. Beltramos in Menlo Park has the bottle for $42.99: http://www.beltramos.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=314261. Beyond the Label. Standard delivery 1-2 weeks More shipping info Shipping info. This websites is intended to serve general information purposes only. As per my recent comment (and your reply) on your Bowmore 12 review, I went ahead and picked one randomlygrabbed the QC, and WOW! Peaty, sea spray, plenty of organic compounds you'd measure in ppm. Spicy: black pepper. Medium, warm, sometimes sweet and sometimes salty aftertaste. Add to Cart. Broad palet of: smoked haring, seaweed, animal fat, wet autumn forest A simple and nice one, not as typical as the regular 10 yo but still tells you what is Laphroaig, Peat, straight from bottom, oyster, some oily fruit volatiles, a small hint of ink from newspaper, Strong, peaty and smoky, old-time orange juice, less iodine than 10 yo, generally much dull, not as clear as 10 yo, medium, smoked bacon, black chocolate, subtle sweetness. And fresh fruit as well. Fresh hay, a bonfire of burnt autumn leaves, dates, a sickly smell, rotting fruit. , . Read Full Review. Laphroaig 10 Year Sherry Oak Scotch Whisky 750ml. Huge oily nose with nutty, peaty overtones. Very full finish. Islay is the southernmost of the Inner Hebridean islands, which sit in t . Burning herbs, sea salt and seagrass. The variant is matured first in ex-Bourbon barrels and then in new, un-charred American oak barrels. Boiled sweets. Each sip of Laphroaig recalls the passion and hard work of the master distillers who have been perfecting each expression of this peated whisky since 1815. As far as Laphroaig 10, I agree that its a love it or hate it type of dram. But more fruit now. Actually its equally salty and coastal as it is inland/highland? D. Johnston & Company (Laphroaig) Ltd, Springburn Bond, Carlisle St, Glasgow G21 1EQ, registered in the United Kingdom, registration number SC028072. Finally, it is left to rest in our warehouse on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. i found a place called craft beer bar that is really worth mentioning. Sweet peat. D-E-licious. Spicy. Creating duplicate accounts (split personality is not a good reason.). Surprisingly rich flavours, adding some oaky wood notes to the usual Laphroaig smoky taste. Hoooaaa, delicious. Ardbeg 10 $90. Stronger smoky impact with iodine, sea breeze, followed by strong angelica mixed with floral, honey. Here are 12 things you need to know about Laphroaig before you say I do to a dram. Deeper exploration reveals white chocolate chips, freshly-baked sugar cookies, and even deeper in some extinguished campfire (wood char). I didnt find a soda or seltzer that I would repeat. Strong punch of medicinal peat. . 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;}. Laphroaig Quarter Cask 750ml. Shopping Options . Now, it can be all those things plus a little more. To privilege for the one whom the "brutality" of the 10 years repels. Im getting smoked potatoes [uncooked], smoked paprika, BBQ celery-scrub. Say slinte with Laphroaig, and so much more with the bottle. Extremely smoky, as if swallowed by bitter smoke, burning head, salt. The Quarter Cask has always been less expensive than the 10 year-old here in Canada, but recently both have leaped up in price, dramatically so in the last few years, and now they are both are equivalently priced near the C$80 mark. Just had my fist couple of drams of the QC last night. By using this site, you consent to this use as described in our Privacy Policy. Unsere Bestenliste Feb/2023 Ausfhrlicher Produktratgeber Beliebteste Guter scotch Aktuelle Angebote Preis-Le. We can feel the influence of bourbon, it goes very well with ash and betadine, softening it slightly. This is a pity, because locating a bar with a good selection (or a friend with a lot of open bottles) is really the only reliable way to try before you buy. Actually no, I never got around to reviewing that one. 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). Because the second maturation takes place in smaller, quarter-sized casks, the spirit has more contact with wood. One thing all Laphroaig labels have in common? Hi David, thats an interesting approach. Williamson kept the government from melting down her stills. As for the drams mentioned, I much prefer the Laphroaig Quarter Cask over the 10. Woody: oak, oak tannins. LCBO#: 19158. Maritime associations again. Great website. Medical smoke, hot spices like chili. A woody sweetness, like boiling maple syrup, pervades the nose and elevates the peat smoke. Enjoy responsibly - Visit drinksmart.com. A 10 year old cask strength is launched. We would never expect a bottle of Laphroaig to last a long time. Users have rated this product 4 out of 5 stars. Of course, running the gauntlet of customs is different in every country, and I have no idea how vigilant Canadian customs is! Der Triple Wood wie du meinst . Nutty: salted almond. 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. Some of it might be taxes, but I suspect that more of the difference is caused by the multitude of middle-men involved in the importing of spirits. If youve already had a Laphroaig, Id say go for the Ardbeg. Glad to hear from another newbie in the Scotch world. 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. Nice one, more balanced than the 10, but also less extreme. From important dates to inside jokes, a special message on your bottle is as meaningful as the spirit itself. For me despite favorable price no recommendation. My all time favorite dram is Lagavulin 16. Slightly off balance and alcohol forward. 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. Just recently I was talking to a friend on the east coast (New England), who cant find The Balvenie DoubleWood for less than $49. Woody: toasted oak, tannins, cream notes. Whiskybase B.V. is under no circumstances liable for damages of whatever nature, in anyway resulting from the use of this website or resulting from or related to the use of information presented on or made available through this website or damages resulting from the non-availability of this website. Laphroaig Quarter Cask Double Cask Matured Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Islay, Scotland - 700ml . Spirits are not eligible for shipping to California. Even if you like this kind of smoke, it is still rather simple in terms of quality. 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. 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. I would certainly choose this over the standard 10-year old, though neither can compete with the much preferable cask strength release. 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. ABV top! I believe Laphroaig Quarter Cask is a decent young Islay whisky, however when the pricing is compared to regular Laphroaig 10 year old, it might change your mind easily. 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