Released in 2004, this bottling was aged for around five years before being finished in a quarter cask for several months, the size of the cask is quite small, thus does not require such a long maturation. This remains a truly great achievement from Laphroaig.
Oily and buttery nose, with toffee, nuttiness, hickory, bicarbonate of soda, rum and raisin ice cream and zest.
Big rush of sweetness, in fact it’s an explosion of sweetness, with fiery chilli heat, TCP, sweet cereals and a touch of cola syrup.
Medium-length, but becomes fruity, with custard and cigar smoke.
Fiery and immature, unbalanced and lacks sophistication compared to the 10, which is better value. Strange considering the cask size, maybe its only time which builds complexity, or the 10 has a nice dosing of older material. However whisky doesn't get better than Laphroaig.
No joke but i think everyone should try this !this Is what makes scotland great and without a doubt the best drink in the world. Great flavours and taste put it on your to do list!awsome a real winner!
always have one when I visit my local hostelry....they do'nt sell it much but always keep a bottle for my friend and I... Probably the bet drink on the market, and just pips the 10
Surely one of the best value single malts? This blows away much older and more expensive expressions from other distilleries. Good to see such an affordable great tasting whisky from Islay, a similarly good Ardeg might cost £30-£50 more? Its perfect balance of big peaty malt and sublime sweetness makes it a real winner. Thank you Laphroaig!
A great everyday whisky that gives the taste of something more expensive but at a good price. Full of flavour and complexity. Far better than the standard 10 and the only whisky I would ever buy another bottle of rather than keep exploring.
