Just bought the QC the other night, my first Laphroaig. WOOOOW! Big peat is an understatement, holy crap. When I first popped the cork and took a whiff I was taken aback. I wasn't expecting anything like that and immediately I was intrigued, though unsure. First dram I was unsure bit it quickly grew on me, by my third and final dram I was in love. Definitely a whisky for the adventurous! Certainly one that I will keep stocked.
I had it as a gift...you know when you leave wood outside in the rain at the back of the garden?...That's what the smell reminded me of.. acquired taste, not a big fan..
Sorry guys, but you don't get much peat for the older whiskies (over 12 years old) the older the whisky gets, the less peat you get, this is why quarter cask lephroig is so good.
Also the land thing you were talking about was if you register the # on the bottle , they will send you the deed for a one by one foot of land at the distillery and annual rent is a dram of laphraoig if you visit the distillery...
I live in Norway. I like Islay whiskies and right now I'm enjoying a Laphroaig Triple wood. I bought that here but I don't know what the age is. But until now I have not seen the 15 year old one that you describe in this video. I mean I haven't seen it in Norway. But anyway your live review of the product was interesting... so now I feel that I have to arrange a new trip to Scotland soon... se you around :)
The Cask Strength 10 is a must. The alcohol content is much higher, the color deeper, higher viscosity, and it has a different profile overall. I really am split between the Quarter Cask and the Original Cask, but I'm tending more to the Original Cask--I'd be glad to hear your thoughts on it.
you should definitely try the Laphroaig 10yo CS. This is really Islay at its best. If you think the 15yo is "booom" try the Cask Strength. It has nothing to do with getting more alcohol flavour on the palate, the higher alcohol percentage pushes all aromas to the top :-)
this is the first of your reviews i've watched and i must say it beats most of those presented on youtube. thanks for the post. i'm new to scotch and have only tried laphroaig's 10 yr...a peat-monster unto itself. it pairs well with a mild or full flavored cigar. quite smoky, too.
The Famous Grouse is the worst blend I've ever tasted. It's almost undrinkable to me. JWR is far better. Teacher's and J&B are also pretty nice for the money. But I drink blends only as a last resort.
LOL. He quoted SCOOGED!!
wannaborski 2 months ago
@wannaborski KINDOF!!! @ 6:45
wannaborski 2 months ago
@wannaborski KINDOF @ 6:45
wannaborski 2 months ago
10 yo is expensive. The Quarter Cask was expensive and I enjoyed *much* more than the 10 yo.
I'll bet the 15 yo is quite expensive. How do you think it compares to the Quarter Cask and the 10 yo? Is it heavier in peat? Is it smoother?
'I'm in it for the nose'. LOL!! That is *exactly* how I feel about Laphrioag. I can sit there for at least an hour and just nose it.
ThunderAppeal 9 months ago
Just bought the QC the other night, my first Laphroaig. WOOOOW! Big peat is an understatement, holy crap. When I first popped the cork and took a whiff I was taken aback. I wasn't expecting anything like that and immediately I was intrigued, though unsure. First dram I was unsure bit it quickly grew on me, by my third and final dram I was in love. Definitely a whisky for the adventurous! Certainly one that I will keep stocked.
MrEcted 11 months ago
Laphroaig is my favorite whiskey.
I only had the 10 year old standard one, but I will get a cast strength one sometime.
TheVerySpecialThommy 11 months ago
I had it as a gift...you know when you leave wood outside in the rain at the back of the garden?...That's what the smell reminded me of.. acquired taste, not a big fan..
bloodyforeigner29 1 year ago
Hi Try Ardbeg, it's like drinking fire, coal and licorice.
TheJimmy975 1 year ago
Sorry guys, but you don't get much peat for the older whiskies (over 12 years old) the older the whisky gets, the less peat you get, this is why quarter cask lephroig is so good.
TheJimmy975 1 year ago
God bless the age we live in, where the internet can be used for some guy getting off on peat
logiejamie 2 years ago
Also the land thing you were talking about was if you register the # on the bottle , they will send you the deed for a one by one foot of land at the distillery and annual rent is a dram of laphraoig if you visit the distillery...
TheManInTheMasks 2 years ago
Hey Tom, some juicy info for you. The "peatiness" measurements for scotch go by phenol concentration. The three peatiest are
3. Lagavulin
2. Laphroig
1. Ardbeg
Figured i'd let you know, since you love peat so much...
TheManInTheMasks 2 years ago
I live in Norway. I like Islay whiskies and right now I'm enjoying a Laphroaig Triple wood. I bought that here but I don't know what the age is. But until now I have not seen the 15 year old one that you describe in this video. I mean I haven't seen it in Norway. But anyway your live review of the product was interesting... so now I feel that I have to arrange a new trip to Scotland soon... se you around :)
dgunde 2 years ago
boom ISLAY!!! lol
bumbacutthoat 2 years ago 2
Tom,
The Cask Strength 10 is a must. The alcohol content is much higher, the color deeper, higher viscosity, and it has a different profile overall. I really am split between the Quarter Cask and the Original Cask, but I'm tending more to the Original Cask--I'd be glad to hear your thoughts on it.
nonsentence 3 years ago
Hey Tom,
you should definitely try the Laphroaig 10yo CS. This is really Islay at its best. If you think the 15yo is "booom" try the Cask Strength. It has nothing to do with getting more alcohol flavour on the palate, the higher alcohol percentage pushes all aromas to the top :-)
Greetings from germany!
Slainte,
Christian
IanChrist 3 years ago
Tom try auchentoshan, very nice. Glass is better.
leestephenj 3 years ago
Hello and Thanks.
Yes the 10 year is like the bench mark.
Good quality, big peat. A real fine scotch.
Try the Quarter Cask if you can.
peatluvr 3 years ago
this is the first of your reviews i've watched and i must say it beats most of those presented on youtube. thanks for the post. i'm new to scotch and have only tried laphroaig's 10 yr...a peat-monster unto itself. it pairs well with a mild or full flavored cigar. quite smoky, too.
angryniggah 3 years ago
Whats your opinion of J&B scotch?
walrusgh 3 years ago
You know I can not give one it has been so long.
I am on a single malt journey right now but starting to sample some blends and other whiskeys. I was impressed with the flavor of The Famous Grouse.
peatluvr 3 years ago
The Famous Grouse is the worst blend I've ever tasted. It's almost undrinkable to me. JWR is far better. Teacher's and J&B are also pretty nice for the money. But I drink blends only as a last resort.
v1p11 3 years ago