Laphroaig reviews

Hmmm, a young Laphroaig on sherry? Have not had too many of those. But then, this is only my 14th Laphroaig and it is a young animal from the stables of Malts of Scotland.On the nose, the typical Laffie…

This year’s Feis Ile edition is carries no age statement, and should be fairly young. I’ve tasted the 2009,2010 (see Shai’s excellent guest post about FI 2010) editions and quite liked them, and got a…

Better then the 10 yr old. sweeter, carmel, nutmeg, orange (cooked), balanced fine.. a little water opens Quater Cask to almost smoke apples, burnt sugar and dark chocolate. Peaty absolute but nothing…

I tasted this magnificent dram at a whisky event in Boston poured by Simon, the brand ambassador of the East Cost. It is the second event that Simon has served me this dram. And it is the second time…

My first foray into whisky was a Dalwhinnie 15, recommended by my brother and an easy jump into this liquid universe. After my first couple of tastes, I just 'didn't ge...

Spectacular, like nothing else I've ever tasted. This whisky somehow transports me geographically to another time and place, and the discriptors that come to mind are very geographic. Aromas of seaweed…

Although it's summer when I write this. Quarter cask is best suited to the winter months. Sat in front of a lovely wood fire, after a bracing walk in the glens. It's quite close to the 10 year old. Maybe…

Neat- tried cut and uncut. Uncut, the pour is a viscous amber orange with honey viscosity. Widely spaced legs emerge. The nose is very meaty with fatty steak. An overall soft nose is accentuated by honey…

I was shopping a little while back and found this bottle was reduced from around £35 to £25, so as I like a bargain I thought I should get a bottle! I’d tried the standard 10 year Laphroaig before but…

During a wonderful and romantic stay at Breadalbane Inn in Fergus ON, I ordered this smooth and memorable Islay malt before dinner. The nose was more fruity (some citrus? Lemon?)than other Islays I've…