Laphroaig 1988 14 Year Old Signatory

Laphroaig 1989 / 25 Year Old / Xtra Old Particular

A Laffie of a quarter century old, of which a bottle will set you back some 600 EUR? Craziness! Or is it? Is it just me? Must be. Glad I was able to score a sample of this, as I cannot afford a full bottle. It comes from the Douglas Laing warehouses and was bottled in their XOP – Extra Old Particular – range at a whopping 57,8% ABV. I will put it...

Score 89/100

Laphroaig Cask Strength 10 Year Old

This review is based on the Batch 001. Typical Islay and Laphroaig upon pulling the cork. Peat, smoke, hint of brine and marine scents. The initial palate was sweet, with definite caramel and vanilla tones. This was followed by my favorite part of drinking an Islay - the peat and smoke blast. The aftertaste was licorice and anise, with a...

Score 90/100

Laphroaig Quarter Cask

Big big nose full of sugar and spices. I felt some Oudh in there some where along with citrusy orange overtones. The texture is beautifully velvet with a mouthful of vanilla, licorice and smoky dry fruits like nutmeg and cinnamon. The finish stays with you for eons giving you a warm glow in your chest. Unbelievably complex fruity flavors wrapped...

Score 94/100

Laphroaig 16 Year Old 1996 Malts of Scotland

The newest Laphroaig from Malts of Scotland is a 16 Year Old. It was released in what I call their winter release, although I have the feeling autumn release would be more accurate. I am quite certain, with the tempo they are maintaining at this point, some new releases will hit the shelves before the end of the year. The nose is creamy, very...

Score 89/100