Gwilkins
Laphroaig Quarter Cask
Single Malt — Islay, Scotland
Reviewed
October 1, 2020 (edited October 16, 2020)
Tonight's review is of the Laphroaig Quarter Cask. I've tried the 10 year bottling before and enjoyed it but found it a little more plasticy and medicinal than this one. This bottle leans more towards vanilla and citrus than the 10 year. Picked this bottle up from Ace Spirits for $45 and am happy with the purchase. My detailed thoughts and rating below: ⠀
🥃 Laphroaig Quarter Cask - 48% ABV
Nose: Peat. Salty ocean air. Fresh seaweed. Nuts. Split pea soup with bacon. Musty forest floor. A bit briney. Lemon. I get some freshly squeezed lime, and the limey, fatty, and briney notes combine to remind me of a Baja-style fish taco.
Taste: Starts bright, citrusy, and peaty. Quickly moves towards smoldering campfire and seaweed. Some earthy notes. Oaky sweetness, vanilla, and apple and earthy vegetal notes take a backseat seat throughout. A good bit of peppery heat.
The texture is a somewhat oily and the finish is long and brings many of the peaty, earthy, and sweet flavors along for the entire ride. This is a nice dram and the oakiness from the quarter cask is noticeably more present than in the 10 year. Leaves an absolutely wonderful empty glass smell. Ultimately a great but busy peated scotch from Laphroaig.
Rating Range: 83-85/100
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@CKarmios Yeah, especially at $45. I can't even find the 10 for under $60 nowadays.
I’m thinking this might be a good replacement bottle once the 10 is finished
Sounds like a great find for $45!