Laphroaig 1990 19 Year Old Cask #87 Signatory Cask Strength Collection

Laphroaig Cairdeas Feis Ile 2009

Thanks to my good friend Chris Lauriers – whisky ambassador for Belgium – I have the opportunity to try no less than 10 – ten! – Feis Ile bottlings from Laphroaig in a row from 2007 until 2016. This is going to be a trip to remember. This is the 2009 release, a 12 years old Laffie at 57.5%, the highest ABV of all Cairdeas bottlings to date. I get...

Score 85/100

Laphroaig Triple Wood

Well, this is an odd one and no mistake! A Laphroaig which has shook hands with a sherry butt after spending time knocking round with our old friends the bourbon barrel and the wee one, the quarter cask. I distrust my nose because it's telling me honey and almonds while my heid tells me it's meant to be an Islay knuckle-dragger, reeking of peat...

Score 85/100

Laphroaig Quarter Cask

Nose: Oak, dried fruit essence, and a pleasing nuttiness. The nose is quite enjoyable on this scotch. Palate: bitter oak dominates with some hot chillis, while the background is occupied by toasted barley grains. There is also a presence of cola and cream soda lurking in the background. to me, the palate disappoints. Finish: Medium length with...

Score 82/100

Laphroaig Triple Wood

This is a lovely whisky... Smokey,, very smokey but subtle sweetness in the end. Literally it tasted like a fire was put out in my mouth. Like how a smoke forms when fire dies.. with sea salt, and seaweed notes all mixed in with the peat. Amazing dram,, i dunno why this Triple Wood does not get as much attention as the 1/4 Cask or the Uigeadail...

Score 92/100