Laphroaig 18 Year old

Islay Scotch Whisky

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Tasting notes by Victor on 29th Aug 2012
Quintessential Laphroaig 93/100

Tasting notes by Marcus on 16th May 2012
A Mellow Laphroaig 95/100

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Laphroaig 18 Year old whisky reviews (8)

Average rating 8.9/10

  • Laphroaig 18 Year old - Quintessential Laphroaig

    By Victor on 29th Aug 20122012-08-29T01:35:00

    93

    The reviewed bottle has been open five months and is 80% full Nose: classic Laphroaig peat, smoke, medicinal, briney malt, with a moderate and balanced sweetness. Very nice flavours, though not an i… read more

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  • Laphroaig 18 Year old - A Mellow Laphroaig

    By Marcus on 16th May 20122012-05-16T00:51:00

    95

    Just wonderful!! Never would I think mellow would apply to Laphroaig, but it does to this expression. The nose is honey, mossy and peaty, with some light (as yet unidentifiable) undertones. The palate… read more

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  • Laphroaig 18 Year old - Exquisite

    By tabarakRazvi on 14th Jan 20122012-01-14T20:45:00

    92

    What a revelation this one's turned out to be! A beautiful nose full of glorious peat, sea salt and a touch of smoldering hay. There's a faint touch of something sweet as well. The palate comes roaring… read more

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  • Laphroaig 18 Year old - Forrest walk

    By markjedi1 on 12th Jun 20112011-06-12T09:08:00

    85

    In 2009 the new 18 Year Old hit the shelves, replacing the popular 15 Year Old. It is bottled at an ABV of 48%, similar to the Quarter Cask (while the 15 Year Old was bottled at 43%). Color-wise, they are… read more

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  • Laphroaig 18 Year old - Older, Bolder and Flirtatious

    By spiritsafe on 29th May 20112011-05-29T18:10:00

    89

    Colour In the sunlight, the 18 is reminiscent of liquid topaz – a brilliant yellow-gold; on the glass, it is the colour of honeycomb and captured sunlight. Body Medium body (though I found this to be… read more

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  • Laphroaig 18 Year old - 18 Years Of Bottled Brutality

    By rwbenjey on 1st Aug 20102010-08-01T02:49:00

    90

    I can understand why those who coveted the 15 Year were a little disappointed by this. It's age reflects youth rather than refinement. Granted, it's not as powerful as it's youngest brothers, but it … read more

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  • Laphroaig 18 Year old - Muscular and genteel

    By jdcook on 12th Mar 20102010-03-12T11:36:00

    96

    My wife and I recently went gallivanting up and down the east coast of Australia visiting Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. The main reason for Melbourne was shopping, and the main reason we decided to … read more

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  • Laphroaig 18 Year old - Not as good as a Quarter Cask.

    By blrbwmn on 9th Nov 20092009-11-09T17:08:00

    75

    Not as good as a Quarter Cask.

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