Lp3 Elements of Islay

Laphroaig 10 Year Old

At Only You Boutique Hotel Madrid, over a nice conversation with my uncle. An intense and bright golden to amber pour. Aroma is really intense, one of the most intense whiskies I've tasted: of course the first blow delivered to your nose is that of peaty scents: leather, smoke, charcoal, even tar. There is a subtle tinge of lime that somewhat...

Score 84/100

Laphroaig Quarter Cask

I was shopping a little while back and found this bottle was reduced from around £35 to £25, so as I like a bargain I thought I should get a bottle! I’d tried the standard 10 year Laphroaig before but the Quarter Cask was a new one for me, and I am glad I took the plunge and bought it now! It has a light colour to it, almost like a bleached...

Score 90/100

Laphroaig Quarter Cask

The nose has all the classic Laphroaig notes - sea salt, smoke, peat, iodine, along with the sweetness that a lot of Laphroaig's have, once you adjust to the powerful upfront aromas. A hint of citrus as well. Typically powerful Laphroaig - I can be several feet away and catch peat and smoke notes. It can be hard on those nearby who aren't into...

Score 93/100

Laphroaig 10 Year Old

This is a true mans scotch. Peaty, smokey, earthy. If your a man who loves the taste of cigarettes, pipe tobacco, or even cigars.....you will fall in love with this scotch. My first time my brother bought me a batch of small tester scotches of some single malt islay...and I fell in love instantly with scotch. (later I looked up and researched the...

Score 83/100