Laphroaig Quarter Cask

I have heard there is batch variation, but I like this expression as well. I have a bottle that was bought in a US Duty free (1L so it will last me a while).

My first bottle I found it became smoother and a little sweeter a long time after the bottle was opened. Essentially, I think this is one that stays good from the first to the last dram.

Overproof? It's only 48% abv - doesn't overproof for UK spirits mean more than 57%abv?

I suspect that "overproof" doesn't have any definitive meaning.

I love all the woodsy interpretations on this one. I'll keep that in mind next time I pour from my bottle.

@Ol_Jas, yeah I've always thought that "overproof" is a word that alcohol-sensitive people who think that 40% ABV is a lot of alcohol content like to use to impress other people who are also not used to drinking, or even thinking about, anything over 40% ABV. I've seen such people wince a little when they say "overproof" and look to see a look of menace and horror in the faces of those to whom they mention the word, apparently expecting a big reaction. The thought of anything over 40% ABV seems like a very big deal to many spirits beginners, as though there were something divinely ordained about diluting the spirit down to 40% ABV and selling it at that concentration.

I think that such people are usually not used to sipping spirits for their flavours. Even if I ever did shots, which I do not, I would not want to do a shot of 60% ABV spirit. For that purpose 40% ABV would make a lot more sense.

@Fairbairn, thanks for an enjoyable review. I won't jump on the 'overproof' bandwagon; however, I did chuckle at the comment from @bigmoose. Fifty-seven percent alcohol certainly is Royal Navy 100 proof!