Laphroaig 1963 Bottled 1970s Berry Bros & Rudd

Laphroaig Quarter Cask

It's snowing here as a write this and looking out at the drifts I think this is the perfect expression for the season. It has all the elements of late fall/early winter: warmth, smokiness, and just a touch of sugar. Nose: At first it's like putting your face into a camp fire. Wood smoke and burning leaves. Even sitting on the table a few feet away...

Score 90/100

Laphroaig Cask Strength 10 Year Old

Laphroaig distillery (the name means "the beautiful hollow by the broad bay") was established in 1815, by Alex and Donald Johnston. It was sold to Long John International in the 1960ies and subsequently became part of Allied Domecq. Today the distillery is owned by the American spirits company Beam Inc. These tasting notes refer to batch...

Score 89/100

Laphroaig Quarter Cask

This is a little different from my usual reviews. There's been so much discussion of Laphroaig recently that I wanted to finally do up this review, but I've been so tired from the rest of my life that I can't do it the usual way. I first bought a bottle of QC after watching a ralfy review. I really enjoyed it with my whisky club (and beyond). ...

Score 89/100

Laphroaig Montgomerie's 1990 - 18YO

Smokey bacon appears in Laphroaig tasting notes often BUT,, it really is very very apparent in the nose of this indie release. It becomes 'oilier' after a bit of time and then a touch of the classic iodine, seaweed and brininess comes through. Sharp saltiness initially on tasting but then immediately after, the great Laphroaig peat and smoke we...

Score 85/100