Lp1 Elements of Islay

Laphroaig 10 Year Old

Laphroaig has never been a favourite of mine, but since my experience with the 10 year old has been limited I figured I would give it a shot. The nose doesn't disappoint. Full peat smoke with antiseptic, though less medicinal than Lagavulin. Tends more toward cold fireplace and mothball aromas. With time, some sweet black licorice and cocoa. ...

Score 89/100

Laphroaig 18 Year Old

I have read recently, probably on this web site, that this expression of Laphroaig is to be discontinued, I hope not. There must be a market for it, although if enough NAS bottlings are selling at similar prices why bother maintaining age statement expressions? Enough pontificating, the whisky is blonde in colour with an emphatic nose full of...

Score 97/100

Laphroaig An Cuan Mor

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 Beam Suntory, the American subsidiary of Japan's Suntory Holdings....

Score 87/100

Laphroaig signatory bourbon barrel 19 yo

nose: a lot fresher than i expected limes,almond,stony,very faint mint,peat,medicinal palate: wow,the peaty and medicinal side comes into play imediately, big but not overpowering,wasnt expecting that going by the freshness of the nose,lovely suprise. finish: long,dry,peaty comment:the 10yo cask strength was my favourite laphroaig so far,this...

Score 88/100