Laphroaig 18 Years
This popular expression from Laphroaig replaced the 15-year-old and has now in turn been replaced by yet another 15-year-old. A very complex and mature Laphroaig.
This popular expression from Laphroaig replaced the 15-year-old and has now in turn been replaced by yet another 15-year-old. A very complex and mature Laphroaig.
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1397 | |
Laphroaig | |
Scotland, Islay | |
Single Malt Whisky | |
18 Years | |
48% | |
0.7 l | |
Original bottling | |
Average tasting notes Tasting notes |
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Nosing
Peat Smoke:
Sweet:
Spices:
Maritime Notes:
Seaweed:
Caramel:
Salt:
Fruit:
Oak:
Herbs:
Vanilla:
Honey:
Hay:
Heather:
Medicinal Smoke:
Pepper:
Sherry:
Leather:
Chili:
Berries:
Apple:
Herb:
Malt:
Tasting
Peat Smoke:
Sweet:
Oak:
Spices:
Vanilla:
Maritime Notes:
Seaweed:
Oil:
Nuts:
Chocolate:
Malt:
Honey:
Alcohol:
Caramel:
Chili:
Herbs:
Pepper:
Heather:
Salt:
Sherry:
Herb:
Cinnamon:
Bonfire Smoke:
Floral:
Medicinal Smoke:
Tobacco:
Dark Chocolate:
Lemon:
Zitrus:
Finish
Peat Smoke:
Spices:
Malt:
Oak:
Nuts:
Oil:
Sweet:
Herbs:
Fruit:
Chili:
Alcohol:
Seaweed:
Medicinal Smoke:
Heather:
Maritime Notes:
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Quality rating of this bottle
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All tasting notes
23. Mar 2015
The old bottlings of Laphroaig 18Y inspire hope that the new ownership by the perfectionist Japanese will render results.
Given the steep asking price, the 18Y was the most disappointing Laphroaig in a long time. While the signature "mineral bonfire-by-the-seashore" aromas were present, they were greatly overshadowed by a strong sulfury note of over-boiled eggs, meaning hydrogen-disulfide from improperly treated barrels.
Sherry, oily rags and smoked fish was noticeable in the background, but lacking in intensity due to the addition of E150A.
The palate may have been even more disappointing as it seemed very "flimsy" for 48% ABV. Slight sweetness and a walnut-skin tannin structure quickly faded, leaving only a pungent alcohol and strong sulfury after-taste.
It unfortunately seems that all three distilleries along the South shore of Islay have suffered grave quality losses over the past ten years...
Given the steep asking price, the 18Y was the most disappointing Laphroaig in a long time. While the signature "mineral bonfire-by-the-seashore" aromas were present, they were greatly overshadowed by a strong sulfury note of over-boiled eggs, meaning hydrogen-disulfide from improperly treated barrels.
Sherry, oily rags and smoked fish was noticeable in the background, but lacking in intensity due to the addition of E150A.
The palate may have been even more disappointing as it seemed very "flimsy" for 48% ABV. Slight sweetness and a walnut-skin tannin structure quickly faded, leaving only a pungent alcohol and strong sulfury after-taste.
It unfortunately seems that all three distilleries along the South shore of Islay have suffered grave quality losses over the past ten years...