LeeEvolved
Laphroaig Lore
Single Malt — Islay, Scotland
Reviewed
July 28, 2016 (edited April 4, 2020)
Another special Laphroaig release, although I don't believe this one was dedicated to their 200th anniversary. This is a NAS single malt that the distillery is describing on the front of the label as "the richest of the rich". Oh boy, I got a feeling I know what I'm in for...
Burning embers. The after campfire ash. There's a ton of smoke, but thankfully there's a serious richness to this that makes it hang around on your tongue and make you want more and more and at 96 proof it'll send you to bed early if you let it.
If (like me) you felt let down with Laphroaig's last special release- the 200th 15 Year Old, rest assured they totally redeemed themselves with Lore. This is the Laphroaig I know and love.
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Well said ... and tasted. Here's to a great New Year. Slainthe!
@Clarkebar - there are days when I don’t respect my limits. But that’s really the only way you can truly find out what your limits are
Did you let it send you to bed early? Just Curious. You have the look of a man who puts bottles to bed rather than the other way around. I mean that in the best way.
Is this a special release? For some reason, I thought they were replacing the 18 with this one.