Zachary-Robbins
Laphroaig Quarter Cask
Single Malt — Islay, Scotland
Reviewed
May 21, 2020 (edited September 17, 2020)
My brother and I strategically picked up this bottle on April 30, the day before the price jumped $15 to $75 MSRP in NC. The price hikes for Laphroaig were disheartening, but at least Ardbeg and Bruichladdich haven't changed for now.
The nose is strong with peat, oak, brine, and charcoal grill. It smells wonderful. I believe the second maturation in small casks adds a lot of oak flavor that overtakes some of the traditional medicinal Laphroaig qualities. Not that I mind at all.
The peat is actually muted when it hits the tongue. I mainly taste oak and some brine. Then the peat hits on the finish. It is long, oily, and bursts with charcoal flavor. I can finally taste the malt on the back end, and maybe a little dark fruit, apricot, and chocolate.
This is my kind of Islay whiskey, heavy on the peat and oak influence. A must try if you like Islay, even with the price hike in the U.S.
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@PBMichiganWolverine If they have we haven't seen it yet compared to the drastic price increase of other distilleries. 10Y has only gone up $1 since May 2019, An Oa has gone down $8, and Corryvr and Uigead have both gone up $2. We'll have to wait to see the August quarterly prices.
@BDanner Wow - you guys are now paying the same sort of prices we pay in Australia. We should all move to New Zealand (or Scotland 😀)
YES!! I was very surprised my last trip to the ABC to see $15 increase across the board on Lap.
I think Ardbeg followed shortly after. Ardbeg’s core lineup has all gone up in price. They’ve introduced the 5yr old at a bit less than the 10yr old.