For the Laphroaig Oak Select, the Islay distillery has taken whisky from a number of different types of cask, including oloroso sherry butts, white American oak, Pedro Ximenez seasoned hoggies, quarter casks, and first-fill bourbon casks. Quite a selection, wouldn't you say? A laid-back addition to the Laphroaig core range of single malts.
Classic, medicinal peat notes up front, supported by citrus-y, chocolate-y sweet notes and soft barley.
The peat is there, but it's taking it easy and letting the bright notes of lemon, green apples and mint stand out. Darker baking spice notes develop further on.
Medium length, peat remaining in sight until it's over.
It doesn't pack a huge punch of peat, which might be just the ticket for introducing someone to the wonders of Islay's smoky expressions.
Pale imitation of the 10 year old and quarter cask. Not terrible, but seems relay think and weak in the mouth compared to its pricier siblings. After this bottle is finished. I will go back to the real thing.
Nice peat flavor. Not too strong. Like if a pharmacologist developed a single malt. Perfect for the tasteful scotch sampler.
Quite impressed with this. I got it for a present and thought it'd be the same as the 10 year old and while it's similar, it's less rough around the edges, more refined and really softens when you add a bit of water. Very nice.
A pale imitator of 10 year and other peaty delights. I would not buy this if you are a lover of peat. I will not again. I also am confused. How can a blended whiskey be also called single malt? Help me out here.
If you do not like smokey note avoid
