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.
My cigar's bestie
Smells a hell of a lot better than it tastes. Lacks any real peatyness, is excessively oily and leaves an unpleasant after taste.
Fantastic Malt Sweeter and more refined than the 10 year old that I love . At under £40 it’s a whisky cabinet must .
Worst. Scotch. Ever.
A great Islay whisky at a reasonable price. I like the 10 yo but I prefer the higher abv of the quarter cask. I like the Lore but this is nearly as good but can be found for £30 if you have a hunt. Takes me to that place of contentment, smoke fires, sea spray and deep thoughts. Excellent.
