One thing all Laphroaig labels have in common? 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. Sweet: caramel, vanilla. The entrance and use of this website and these Conditions are governed by Dutch law. Laphroaig adheres to the SWA Code of Practice for the Responsible Marketing and Promotion of Scotch Whisky. Enjoy your Quarter-Cask. 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. 48% for this one makes the difference comparing to the 10 YO. Pick Up In stock. A kind of "quiet force" !! 4.2 out of 5 stars. We dont get very many 350ml bottles in the States, that Ive seen. 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. Laphroaig Select combines five specially selected casks of our iconic Islay scotch. 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. Peaty with a little bit of a fuel characteristic. Looking forward to trying many others This is an expensive hobby! When he wasnt out looking dashing with his dogs, Hunter did plenty to revolutionize Laphroaig, and Scotch whisky- making in general. And that Fernet Branca-like herbal bitter-sweetness in the finish is really something. Our master distiller carefully draws whisky matured the historic way in Oloroso sherry butts, Pedro Ximinez seasoned hogsheads, and first-fill bourbon quarter casks to create this distinctive blend. 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. Check Eligibility. Aged twice: once in ex-bourbon barrels and once in quarter casks, Maturation in smaller casks pays tribute to historic tradition, Deep, complex whisky with flavors of smoky peat and subtle sweetness, American oak lends flavors of coconut, banana and vanilla, 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Award Gold. Unlike wine, whiskys high alcohol content makes it extremely stable, and 100 year-old bottles (or more, see the recent press about the recovered Shackleton whisky from the south pole) have been shown to be flawless when opened. I had a Macallan 12 this summer and I too found that I prefer the peatier Laphroaig. Hints of furniture polish. Auction. Theyre all peated. You must be of legal purchase age to enter this website. 99.95. This dram is much more complex than the standard 10-year Laphroaig, and, interestingly, less intensely peaty despite its younger age. Still the medicinal aspect from Laphroaig but it is somehow balanced by the sugarry side from the vanilla. More about this whisky Laphroaig 10 Jahre lang Cask Strength 60, 1 Vol. Now, a few months later, it has mellowed down, but is still mightily intense. That being said, most other Islay distilleries offer more compelling options for only a little more money. From important dates to inside jokes, a special message on your bottle is as meaningful as the spirit itself. Of course, running the gauntlet of customs is different in every country, and I have no idea how vigilant Canadian customs is! Everything is well balanced. Though I have the impression that some older batches were even better, the QC remains one of my favourite whiskies below 35 euros. Other recommendations: Make sure to try the Macallan 18 if you havent yet its practically a rite of passage for Scotch newbies. Peat, rubber, even a little diesel, leather, glue. Malting is a laborious process, and one most large distilleries dont do themselves. 750 ml bottle. (They also make Longrow, which is the same thing but more heavily peated). Nice weight and balance. A great scotch indeed. Maritime: salt. Love it. any thoughts on recommended islays or good examples of various styles for a comparative tasting session? Laphroaig PX Cask Litre. (10 years, PX Cask, Quarter Cask and Triple Wood). Maritime: brine, salt, seaweed, iodine. When it comes to giving, no perfect gift is complete without thoughtful wrapping to match. Probably the weak point with this version. In Michigan, where pricing is regulated by the State, State minimum is $89 & change. but still wonderful sweet, peat, smoke, some bacon, salty, some seaweed, price is still more than fair - still a nearly perfect dram. One dimensional, very young. Just had my fist couple of drams of the QC last night. Im in Australia at the moment and some of the beaches have lots of seaweed on the shoreline, shorn off reefs by coastal storms and rough seas. Awesome that a whisky can do that. Like peach and banana. Huge oily nose with nutty, peaty overtones. Too much phenol in my opinion. On the palate there's a lot going on for a NAS, maybe its the smaller cask. Rich: intense. none other than laphroaig quarter cask. Smoke lingers. Occupy the throat. Wonderful smoky Aroma. I suspedt taxes as the culprit but would really like to know what Lagavulin charges as the bottles go out the door. Skip to the beginning of the images gallery. I made this comment six months ago: Welcome back. I understand that it cannot be changed once my order is placed. Laphroaig Quarter Cask has a depth of flavor achieved through a double maturation process. LCBO#: 19158. Here in the Great Plains the best prices I can find on Laphroaig 10-year and Laphroaig Quarter Cask are $42 and $48 respectively. . i was, in fact, faced with a dilemma: laphroaig 10 or quarter cask? 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). 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). 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. Hospital. Brine, white pepper and peat. 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. Id put this expression in my top 10. incidentally, ive found that the laphroaig 10 yo that is available in 350 ml bottles is 40%, while the 750 ml (!) 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). Medium, warm, sometimes sweet and sometimes salty aftertaste. Ive already had Laphroaig 10 and loved it. Coloured. Not only did Princes Charles, a.k.a. 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.). Non-chill filtered. Peat, salt, ash, vanilla, citrus, oak, caramel, iodine, charcoal, pepper, crme brlle and cigar smoke. 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. There is also overwhelming oak notes here which in a way somewhat mask how strong the peat notes are. Turns vague stone-fruity, a little oak. Whiskybase B.V. cannot give any warranty as to the timely receipt or processing of emails or other electronic messages sent to Whiskybase B.V. and is under no circumstances liable for damages of whatever nature, in anyway resulting from the non timely receipt or processing of emails or other electronic messages sent to Whiskybase B.V.. All intellectual property rights, including but not limited to, copyrights, trademark rights and database rights related to the information, text, images, logos, photographs and illustrations on this website and regarding the lay-out and design thereof are the property of Whiskybase B.V. and/or have been licensed to Whiskybase B.V. by the owner(s) of those rights. By using this site, you consent to this use as described in our Privacy Policy. ' | prices, stores, tasting notes and market data. , . Like, really, really loves it. This delicious whisky should be served simply over ice, on its own or with a splash of cold water. Laphroaig in general seems to be much more expensive on the East Coast, whereas Ive found very good deals on bottles of other malts in the $70-$90 range in New England. The first Laphroaig to be matured in PX sherry casks, Laphroaig PX is a compellingly complex mix of sweet and smoke. was one that caught my attention. Oily and vegetable! Different profile in fact. The seaside. Along the bromance of Prince Charles and Laphroaig there was a slight hiccup when the prince accidentally crashed his plane over the edge of the landing strip when visiting Laphroaig in 1994. Well suited for Islay beginners on a budget. Medicine definitely stands out at the beginning. Even for the peaty-weary, Laphroaig is worth exploring. That said, whiskys enemies are oxygen, light, and temperature fluctuations. Salty caramel. Smokey, woody, sweet, powerful. Instead of just water, I added a couple drops of mineral water. 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. Nicely balanced between the peat/brine and the wood, The best entry level from Laphroaig. After fermentation it's aged in first-fill bourbon barrels, made from American oak. Pick Up. 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. Smoky: peat, tar, chemical. Lots of good info and real talk here. If you have an account, sign in with your email address. 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. 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. Hi Hugh! 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. Hoooaaa, delicious. Someday. Funny. but also very sweet with lots of vanilla and butterscotch. K&L Wines in Redwood City has the same bottle for $43.99: http://www.klwines.com/detail.asp?sku=1015776 thanks for the reply! Earth and plants to finish. Laphroaig is unabashedly Islay. 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. Read the Laphroaig Responsibility Statement Learn more. The scent contains an old rotting bathhouse with hanging brooms, phenolic motifs and chemical smokiness. Save it for last. Relatively new to scotch, thanks for a great no nonsense site as a guide. Try Ardbeg 10, for example, for a different take on peat, and then Lagavulin 16, which will knock your socks off. The 10-year is the brands flagship expression, and tends to garner a lot of attention. Its whiskies divide opinion something Laphroaig fans have come to proudly embrace. 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. Happy times all. Maritime: salt, sea air, seaweed, iodine. Soft sweet vanilla and Oak. But also fruity aromas, apple. It starts its life the same way all Laphroaig whiskies do, in a time-honored tradition which has been perfected over two centuries. Create an account and indulge yourself in the world of whisky. But dont take our word for it. This block is only visible for Whiskybase members. 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. No shock, as it did for Ian Hunter, Laphroaig released a special 25-year-old Bessie Williams rare bottling. Some brine and iodine as well. A robust, tasty dram which has the added benefit of being superb value for money. 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. If you have any question with respect to the processing of your personal data by Whiskybase B.V., please contact e-mail: [email protected]. Please log in to your Friends of Laphroaig account. Brian, Thanks very much for your comment! Hunters is called Ian Hunters Story, has 30 years in the bottle at minimum, and costs on average over $,1000 a bottle. A few drops of water brings an elevated sweetness to the mix, with more maple syrup, vanilla, and raw cane sugar. Ardbeg 10 $90. Netherlands: Amsterdam . Speed varies by store & availability. Quarter casks are small 40-60 liter casks which were used for transporting whisky on horseback during 19th century. Acquired: (Bottle): Gift (Christmas 2010) Thanks Louis and Barbara! The island itself, sometimes known as the queen of the Hebrides is easily the most famous of the Scottish whisky islands. The website of Whiskybase B.V. includes references and/or hyperlinks to third party websites. Even months later, after sampling almost 50 different whiskies (not that much compared to true connoisseurs), I still marvel at the complexity, intensity, and subtlety of that particular Islay malt. Sweet initially, savory, and a citrus element. Nearby Stores. Something warm and smelly, like well worn socks. Creating duplicate accounts (split personality is not a good reason.). Nevertheless, a good peaty treat. Shaved wood. Bitumen, nails and fuel oil. Nice one, more balanced than the 10, but also less extreme. A lot of bang for your buck here. Spicy: black pepper, chili. what was the first one i tried? The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. Peaty, sea spray, plenty of organic compounds you'd measure in ppm. Personally find it a slightly insipid version of the Laphroaig 10. Spirits are not eligible for shipping to California. A very complex single malt. Smoke and medication again. 2001. Critics have scored this product 90 points. Fresh smoke, TCP, Beef Jerky, bonfire, wet oak. No, the name doesnt mean The Phroaig. (We had to look that up.) Finished in quarter casks. Giving it time, some vanillas as well. Sweet, smoky, woody, the proverbial "BBQ on the beach" that we love from this distillery. Islay PLV tip, Sweet Laphirauch in full width, Later come also a lot of vanilla and light citrus fruits. Publication: The logical next step for any beginner who has been intrigued by the standard 10. Laphroiag Quarter Cask. Not overly complex, but nicely balanced. Although a NAS, I'd pick this over the classic 10 any day. As part of your purchase, you will receive your bottles in an exquisite well-protected cardboard where your favorite expressions of Laphroaig will be safe. To me, all other Islays are lacking in comparison to Laproaig, including the favored expressions from the big brands, including Lagavulin, Bowmore and Ardbeg. Smoke, cloves, oak, something grassy and fresh about it. Very sweet, after the first contact there is hardly any smoke, the sweetness of cherries, toffee, dark chocolate, and finally coal, burnt fruit peel, bbq sauce on a well-done steak. Peaty and fruity in nose, taste surprisingly sweet and friendly, in the finish it is especially smoky. 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. Bought a bottle today, it was just slightly more expensive than the 10-year. Laphroaig Select A hand-selected mixture of casks creates this full-bodied whisky with a distinct and drinkable flavour. Here, I can get it for $35! Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Salty caramel. http://www.shoppersvineyard.com/store/pc/LAPHROAIG-QUARTER-CASK-SINGLE-MALT-SCOTCH-WHISKY-308p7693.htm, @ShoppersVineyard.com I normally wouldnt allow spam like this on my blog comments, although your post is quite relevant. Smoked fish. It is, however, pricier, and that extra $14 isnt always going to be worth it, especially if Laphroaig 10 is already part of your daily dram rotation. 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. Combining liquid drawn from a selection of different casks, Lore is the richest Laphroaig of all. The famous 10-year-old Laphroaig has an extremely smoky aroma with hints of seaweed and sea. A woody sweetness, like boiling maple syrup, pervades the nose and elevates the peat smoke. Leave a half glass of whisky out overnight and youll see the effect of oxygen. This is also available via SharedPour for $89.99. Woody: toasted oak, tannins, cream notes. Once at the helm of the distillery, Williamson went on to preach the gospel of peated single malt in America, miraculously marketing a hulking, complex, sometimes downright ornery product to American palates that were just settling into the post-war comforts of Jell-O. Quarter Cask, a 5 year old Laphroaig matured for 7 months in a quarter cask (i. e. 105 litres) is launched in a . Ive never tried mineral water with scotch. Waves of smoke with a persistant dry wood note. $89.99. Laphroaig Quarter Cask Single Malt Whisky offers an irresistible doubling of flavour, due to the double maturation in two barrels made of American oak. - 3.0 ! (Laphroaig fans are known to crave this flavor.). ABV 48%. (The Ardbeg Supernova is even more so but getting harder to find). Most Laphroaig releases have a phenol level of 45 PPM, but the peat taste is most pronounced in Laphroaig 10 year old Cask Strength (88 points; around $70) and Laphroaig Lore (86 points; $125). You can deal with it for a long time and play with some water, great cinema for a small price. Please log in again. Bitter oranges and grapefruit. Woody: oak, oak tannins. Vanilla, lemon, earthy, moss, fishing trawler, oak wood, a little sweet. just wanted to share a newbie experience from nagaoka, japanand to invite some input on matters of relative price/value. On the nose: The smoky caramelized-sugar scent of roasted marshmallows. Shopping Options . The Noobs Top 10 Cocktails, The Balvenie (15 year) Single Barrel Cask #201, ScotchNoob Recommends: The Glencairn Glass, ScotchNoob Recommends: The World Atlas of Whisky, ScotchNoob Recommends: Whisky Advocate Magazine, Book Review: The World Atlas of Whisky by Dave Broom. a quick note: in july, ill be blowing through yokohama (i have a gig, singing jazz, every now and again when im not teaching university english). The legendary distillery manager Iain Henderson retires. Pear and banana. Creamy with an ashy dryness. This bear further exploration! Salt. 4.7 out of 5 stars. ), 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). Smoky, ashy - and then a tiny wee bit fruity, the bananas are back, They hardly stand a chance. One last tip: If youve got a smartphone, you can do what I do: I always keep a want list for quick reference when I find myself in a restaurant or bar with a decent selection. Salt. Laphroaig Select 750ml. 83.29 ex VAT. Cereal: malted barley, barley sugar, grain dust notes. 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;}. Water makes the nose thinner, pushes up fruity, savoury and cereal notes. I have to wonder if the reason is partially marketing. Peat ash, caramel, cigar smoke and spice. Great! with a light white pepper note, medium long and very pleasantly warming, the smoke and the oak form a wonderful overall picture. Up-front is smoldering seaweed with briny notes of coastal thunderstorms and tidepools. Sea air with delicate salt and in the 2 nose even a little flowery, floral, very nice full flavor of sweet camp fire smoke and light fruit notes are being washed away by the American oak. The Ardbeg 10 almost turned me off Islay, but the QC is fantastic: BBQ rib smoke (not overpowering), and a wonderful palate. Bandages. It is, however, pricier, and that extra $14 isn't always going to be worth it, especially if Laphroaig 10 is already part of your daily dram rotation. Great website. 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. . Slight metallic note: not unpleasant. Laphroaig is an exception; it uses about 20 percent of its own malted barley in the total mash bill. Color: Rich amber. Sweet peat, iodine/TCP, oaky, some salt and pepper. has that changed? However I do not see the value added, more oak, less smoke, but I prefer the 10-year anyhow. Rich heavy nose with a vague floral touch. Very full finish. Average rating is 86.16 points . However, he pays only $60 for Lagavulin 16, and Im lucky to find it here for less than $70! Islay is flat, swampy and streaked with extensive peat bogs and many small streams. 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. Sweet peat. A few drops of water bring out some faint dark chocolate and toffee.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'scotchnoob_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_1',133,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-scotchnoob_com-medrectangle-4-0');if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'scotchnoob_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_2',133,'0','1'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-scotchnoob_com-medrectangle-4-0_1'); .medrectangle-4-multi-133{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:250px;padding:0;text-align:center !important;}. 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. The combination of the different casks and bottlings . 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