Laphroaig An Cuan Mór
Single Malt
Laphroaig // Islay, Scotland
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jonwilkinson7309
Reviewed April 26, 2020 (edited April 6, 2021)This is a very nice whiskey that I'll probably never buy (this review is based on a 2 ounce sample). That's not because I have no idea when I'll find myself in an airport again. While it's probably one of the better travel retail exclusive bottles at the moment (at least I think it's still a TR exclusive) it doesn't stand out from the rest of Laphroaig's offerings. I'd love to try this alongside the 10 and the 10 Cask Strength, because it seems to be highly similar to both, with an ABV somewhere in between. It certainly has the same ashy peat, sea salt, vanilla and medical notes. If the An Cuan Mor was priced midway between the 10 and the 10 Cask Strength, I probably would buy it. But it appears to run about $100, around $40 more than I think it's worth in comparison to the 10s. But who knows? Maybe the next time I'm in an airport (and thrilled to be traveling again), the excitement will get the better of me. It's certainly not a bottle I'd be unhappy to consume. -
Jose-Massu-Espinel
Reviewed February 24, 2020 (edited March 1, 2021)Absolutely fantastic. Even better than "Lore" (which i gave a 99 score out of 100). An Cuan Mòr means "Big Ocean" in Gaelic and this is a travel exclusive expression from the always great Laphroaig. Bottled at 48%abv, it supposedly is 18yo. On the nose, peat presents itself as socks, Grape candy, Oranges, Tar and Roasted crest from a cake. Lovely. Powerful. On the palate, first Caramel and Oranges, Red fruits and a Smoky sensation that wraps all those fruity sweet notes. Wonderfully crafted, Full mouth sensation, very thick. Aftertaste is long, spicy, peppery and clove. Simply outstanding dram, here grab your 100 points out of a 100. Slainte mhath! -
DCLawyer
Reviewed October 12, 2019 (edited October 18, 2019)Neat in a rocks glass courtesy of Matt the Lion after the Beer Bourbon & BBQ fest in Leesburg on 10/12/19. This was great stuff, but my palate was simply too wrecked from bourbon all day to give any accurate description besides "Hell yeah!" -
brendos12
Reviewed September 14, 2019 (edited March 1, 2021)My new favourite Laphroiag. A nose to die for - so much like Ardbeg Uigeadail. Mega punch of peat to the nose. Citrus-boiled candy on the palate with a gentle drawn out dry smokey finish.
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