Laphroaig Quarter Cask
Is this the best value whisky on the market?
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Review by @Pierre
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In the UK currently selling at around £21 in Waitrose, this is insanely good value. Even though its matured faster than the 10 year old (8 years I believe) I don't know how they can make something this good, keep it for 8 years and sell it at that price. It would be good value at £30.
On the nose this is unmistakably Laphroaig, that classic peat is there but something sweeter is here that you don't get on the ten year old. Malty, sweet and a hint of zest.
In the mouth those flavours continue, a warm oily body and a smokiness but balanced with a sweetness that smooths out the edges.
It stands up well to a drop of water, which really releases those oils and flavours. Smokey, spicy, malty sweetness and a softening of the 48% burn.
A long satisfying finish during which you can work out how much more than £21 you'd be willing to pay for this.
My advice is get down to Waitrose before they realise its a mix up and put the price up.
Find where to buy Laphroaig whisky
Good call, might need to visit the Waitrose in the basement of John Lewis on Oxford St (round the corner from work) to pick up a bottle. BTW there's a whisky enthusiast who works there, don't know his name but honest & knowledgeable (pointed me to an amazing Chateaux Nuef De Pape after a good chat about whisky)