ABV 48%
Laphroaig Quarter Cask Single Malt Whisky - £39.99
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Expansive and complex. The balance and complexity gives it the edge over the other Islay.
Dave Broom
Laphroaig
Brand
Laphroaig
Bottler
Quarter Cask
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
48%
ABV
Islay
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Maritime. Kipper-like, orange peel thrown on a barbecue, peat oil, tar, slightly sooty. Ever changing mix of dry, perfumed and sweet.
Palate: Starts soft and fruity, then peat. Medicinal peatiness balanced by caramelised sweetness.
Finish: Oatcake.
Comment: Expansive and complex. The balance and complexity gives it the edge over the other Islay.
Score: 8.5
Taster
Nose: Rich heavy nose with a vague floral touch (lilac?). Chestnut purée, white chocolate. A huge whiff of smoke emerges. Develops on toffee.
Palate: Smooth for the strength. Good grip. Water rounds it up. Creamy with an ashy dryness. Smoky.
Finish: Toffeish with a spicy burst. Smoke lingers.
Comment: Seems to hesitate between sweetness and dryness. Give it time to open, you will not regret it.
Score: 8.5
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