Laphroaig reviews

...that's what i'll describe the feeling of this 7 year old dram from Signatory bottling. it's almost like having the liquid showered in to my mouth in sweltering tropical island. the nose gave the…

Nose: No-apologies, bold whiffs of peat, smoke, and phenol up front. But then it gets more interesting... further exploration reveals hints of gunpowder, sea air, cinnamon and seems to me a bit of black…

Laphroaig's ten-year-old expression greets you with a full-throated shout of peat. There is no getting away from it. If you strongly dislike peaty smoke, you won't like this. But I don't and I do, if you…

long time no see. it is one of the base taste in the islay whisky. steady.

Big big nose full of sugar and spices. I felt some Oudh in there some where along with citrusy orange overtones. The texture is beautifully velvet with a mouthful of vanilla, licorice and smoky dry…

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…

Drunk neat or with a few drops of water.Since this is a peated whisky, its character will quickly change between the first glass and subsequent tastings. I found it quite harsh at first, but it has since…

Just to explain the title, I've had a bottle of Laphroaig 10 in the cabinet for a tad too long and just got around to finishing it. I've always considered this one a "contemplative" whisky. It's not one…

Nose: Fennell, aniseed, melon (honeydew) with water: Tar, Taste: White chocolate, salt and vinegar crisps, phenolic, kippers Finish: Bacon, peat

This review might be a bit long-winded, so please forgive me. The palate is a very funny thing indeed. For a period of over six months, I was off whisky - not just the strong, smokey and peaty Islay…