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Laphroaig 7 Year, Reserve Casks, Single Malts of Scotland
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nikbuys
Reviewed April 17, 2024 (edited April 23, 2024)Nose: still a strong, oily, phenolic peat but it has become slightly muted as this bottle has sat. Definitely peatier and smokier than the 10 which i am A-B'ing here. Smoke, vanilla, slightly herbaceous but in a decomposing way. Lightly earthy, Sharp. The slightest hint of lemon peel. After having a few sips, a sweeter note comes out slightly, the slightest hint of honeyed malt. The 10 in comparison has almost a plastic/Play-Doh note Palate: massive, pungent, oily peat hits big initially paired with a strong robust smoke. Gives way to a tarry flavor and thick mouth feel. A hint of honey, slight malty sweetness as it transitions to the finish. Theres certainly some seaweed/salnity here too. The 10 presents much sweeter than this with more prominent cereal/malt and vanilla flavors. Finish: oily, lengthy, strong peat fire ash. Phenolic. Mild to moderate oak tannin. The 10 gets more rubber on the finish. ------ Having a dilemma on whether to kill this quickly as its sat open at about 60% for about a year and the uniquely massive and oily peat is starting to wane a bit. Should I go for it and treat it with a little less reverence?90.0 USD per Bottle -
nikbuys
Reviewed October 11, 2023 (edited October 12, 2023)Nose: Young, potent, initially heavy on dank peat phenols, rubber, iodine and moderate smoke. As you acclimate, bright vanilla, honey, and some oakiness come through. Maybe even some floral and red apple. Possibly some grapefruit peel. Palate: initially heavy and strong on the peat. Brine shows up at the front. This is a dank, oily, wet, peaty dram. Opens a bit to some bitterness and dusty/musty malt. As you acclimate theres a hint of chocolate. The smoke comes out here too complimenting the peaty punch. Mild citrus and honey here potentially too. Oaky tannins come out as it transitions to the finish and also the seawater brininess. Finish: some malt chewiness, peat phenols, oaky tannin, a little tongue numbing. Dry.90.0 USD per Bottle -
pwincza
Reviewed June 11, 2023 (edited June 12, 2023)Very similar price to Laphroaig 10 Cask Strengh, but tastes different than any Laphroaig I've ever tasted . Strong charred oak on the nose, burnt caramel and roasted nuts, maybe some BBQ bacon. However, what sets this whiskey apart from others from this distillery is the taste. Lots of vegetable and herbal notes, rosemary, sage, thyme, pepper, sweeter notes underneath, maybe some licorice. Finally the smoke appears at the medium length finish. At this price, the 10CS is a more interesting whiskey, but the fact that this is exclusive to the US and only 3 casks were bottled makes it definitely more special.84.99 USD per Bottle -
nikbuys
Reviewed May 21, 2023Nose: peat, some tiny floral notes, baked apples with cinnamon. Palate: robust, chewy, caramel, a hint of heat. Nice medicinal peat notes. A nice bit of sweetness. A little bit of oak. Hint of fruitiness. Oily but not as oily as i remember it being. Finish: lingering, a little rubbery and phenolic.90.0 USD per Bottle -
nikbuys
Reviewed May 7, 2023Nose: sharper, more aggressive nose than I remember the 10 being, much stronger peat phenols, smells incredibly oily. Salty, slightly metallic/copper but not in a bad way. Medicinal. Palate: full of energy. Strong vegetal peat notes that blend into a smokiness, the peat feels more intense than in the 10. A bit Earthy. There is some mild caramel, brown sugar, and malt sweetness, but definitely sits back a bit. Finish: peat phenols and a hint of sugar. Some malt chewiness and some rubber.90.0 USD per Bottle
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