Ctrexman
Laphroaig 10 Year Cask Strength (Batch 1)
Single Malt — Islay, Scotland
Reviewed
February 10, 2021 (edited August 3, 2022)
Ive had 4 other Lap variants and loved them all as I have a preference for peated scotch. This stuff is potent, Ive got the 2020 version at 120.2 proof and its Lap 10 on steroids. Powerhouse flavor delivery which does benefit from a couple or few drops. The menthol, peat, iodine and seaweed are all there in spades throughout. It doesn't carry the same level of sweetness as quarter cask but adds ground cigars and burnt resins galore. The Lap olive notes I love are there too alongside charred driftwood and ash. This is dirty filthy good. Epic Islay finish and strong deep flavors its a winner no doubt. You can water this down to 10yr levels if you choose but why not enjoy the intensity. If you're not a smoke lover stay away this will crush you......93/100........buy a bottle and become a circus fire eater.... Bad note is price has climbed to $85 in my area but its worth it. I would still go Oogie or Corry over this as I lean towards Ardbeg but Lap devotees(BDanner) will be in heaven
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@angstrom Well I have not had the sherry cask but the rest are all real good. Im partial to the quarter cask has a bit of extra sweetness
@Soba45 @BDanner @Ctrexman Been forever since I had Laphroig. My favorite local store had 10 yr Cask Strength, 10 yr Sherry Cask, Lore, Quarter Cask, and regular 10 yr. Which do you recommend? All are in my price range.
@Ctrexman it is definitely on my list. Sounds so good. Not many distilleries in Laphroaig’s league.
@BDanner If you havent had this you need to. Its in your wheelhouse Im pretty sure...cheers
@JDeschain I second that
I think i had batch 10 and damn i loved it. It's what you want the std 10 yr to be reaching for.
Favorite excerpts from this review: “Dirty filthy good” “This will crush you” “become a circus fire eater”