Laphroaig

by **Scully** » Tue Jan 07, 2003 1:04 pm

Hello all!

I am a die-hard lover of all things Lagavulin and was thinking of exploring the world of Laphroaig. I was wondering which is the better of the two--the 10 year old or the 15 year old? Also, if anyone else can reccomend another good peaty Islay by all means feel free to contribute.

Slainte and many thanks in advance!

Scully

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by **Ize** » Tue Jan 07, 2003 1:33 pm

I warmly rise a flag for 10yo version, it has a massive smoke kick. 15yo is more sophisticated in taste though, but lacks that rough edge which I'm so fond of.

Kippis,
Ize

by **scotspain** » Tue Jan 07, 2003 3:13 pm

Both Laphroaig are good. You should also try the 10 yo Cask Strengh.
Next you should explore Ardbeg, start with the 10 yo and the look for some older.

Stig

by **Lemmy** » Tue Jan 07, 2003 4:25 pm

Try Cadenhead`s 11y.o. Ardbeg (Bond Reserve) 62,2% vol. It`s a peat monster.
But I think, it`s sold out.

by **Aidan** » Tue Jan 07, 2003 4:33 pm

The 10 yr old is quite cheap, so you can't loose trying that.

by **Nic Rhodes** » Tue Jan 07, 2003 8:20 pm

I would vote for the distillery bottling at cask strength or the Murray McDavid 1987 labeled Leapfrog.

by **Gate** » Wed Jan 08, 2003 3:05 pm

The cask-strength 10-year-old is great for that big kick, although I probably prefer the 15-year-old most times. The regular 10-year-old is fine, but nowhere near as good as the unchillfiltered Ardbeg 10-year-old. Talking of big kicks, if you can get your hands on the Signatory "Vintage Islay" (I got it from WhiskyWorld in Holland via the Web), it's a five-year-old cask-strength Lagavulin and doesn't hold back! I put some of mine into a home blend because I originally found it just too much on its own, but I've had a couple of drams since the weather turned cold, and it's grown on me. Just don't expect any finesse.

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by **Scully** » Fri Jan 10, 2003 3:18 am

Thanks all...picked up a bottle of laphroaig 10 (what a dram...outstanding!) and an unchill filtered 10 yr old ardbeg (another outstanding dram!). One question...which should I buy next the 17 year old ardbeg or the 15 year old laphroaig?

Slainte and many thanks!

Scully

by **Gate** » Fri Jan 10, 2003 11:46 am

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Arial, Verdana">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Scully:
which should I buy next the 17 year old ardbeg or the 15 year old laphroaig?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Whichever's cheaper! Both fine drams, but I think the Laphroaig 15 is probably a better version of Laphroaig than the Ardbeg 17 is of Ardbeg.

by **hpulley** » Fri Jan 10, 2003 4:41 pm

Ardbeg 17 is a different Ardbeg than the unchillfiltered TEN. I like both of them very much but they are differnet drams. The TEN is a smoke peat monster while the 17 is a sophisticated peaty, phenolic Islay. The 17 is much more composed while the TEN is a brash youngster blowing smoke in your face. If you like the brash nature of TEN you may find 17 disappointing. OTOH, if you find the TEN a bit too rough for everyday drinking (like I did) then the 17yo is wonderful stuff.

I still haven't had Laphroaig 15yo but will pick some up as I enjoy the 10yo.

Harry

by **Laphroaig** » Wed Mar 19, 2003 11:07 pm

Pretty much what was said. Almost all the findings above would echo my experiences. I like the Leapfrog (Murray McDavid bottling) as a slightly cleaner version, but certainly enjoy the 15s depth.
The 10 is just what was mentioned, my go to for a rough around the edges affordable killer.

While we are on the subject of Peat and also Murray McDavid's came up, I can't say enough about the Bowmore bottling they have put out. That's got to be one of the heaviest peated Bowmores I have had and the richness of other uncharacteristic flavors almost says it's something of a blend. Islay with fruit and other aspects that are usually drowned out by heavy peat. And the price of this, as a private bottle is astounding.

by **BruceCrichton** » Sat Mar 22, 2003 2:27 am

I find that when I have Laphroaig 10 yr old then it jumps out of the bottle and into the glass.

I've never had 15 yr old Laphroaig but I have had the Cask strength 10 yr old and I thought it tasted like very bad cough medicine.

by **Czarny** » Sun Mar 30, 2003 5:24 pm

Has any one tasted the Laphroaig 30yo, I had a dram (small one) one day at a festival and from what I remember it was really great: very fruity and complex, peaty but not strong and not at all woody. The 15 yo version even tasted a bit rough afterwards. Only problem about this malt: it price: only 300€ !!!

by **oneofthree** » Wed Apr 02, 2003 9:01 am

Not that familiar with the world of whisky
but am designing whisky advertising campaign for a malt mixed with various flavours such as lime & ginger with spring water.
As far as I know it is a complete no-no to mix whisky with anything other than a little water, or is it??
Hopefully you knowledgable whisky drinkers can pass on some advice.
Thanks

by **Aidan** » Wed Apr 02, 2003 2:54 pm

Some people like mixers with whisky, but it would seem a shame to use very good whisky for such purposes, as you're often drowing the flavour of the malt.

I don't like mixers, personally, but an inexpensive blend would probably be the best to use...

by **Iain** » Wed Apr 02, 2003 3:17 pm

Chivas used to provide all manner of suggestions for mixing Glen Grant 5 yo with mixers such as lime and... err.. I forget the others

You could write to the company and ask if they have any old pr material?

by **oneofthree** » Mon Apr 07, 2003 7:14 pm

Thanx u guys!

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