This IS a great whisky, after all. Again, I don't know or understand what happened to my palate for those months. Holding the whisky on the tongue reveals such intricate character. It is almost honey-like, with a nice, thick syrupy sensation rolling round the tongue. Obviously with this being an Islay malt, the peaty, smoky aromas are strong, but thankfully not too overpowering.
Towards the end the smoke gains in intensity and becomes quite sooty. Finish: Huge blast of peat with almost no warning. Comments: for me, this is an excellent whisky and even more enjoyable with three drops of water, imho!! I think I need to try the 10 to see what it's all about. laphroaig
More shipping infoShipping info, Standard FedEx or UPS shipping charges apply. Palate Initially sharp, sour, fruity arrival on the tip of the tongue, lemon juice, crisp green apples, apple sauce, sultanas and caramelised brown sugar. @OdysseusUnbound You nailed it.
And further, this bottling has been very consistent since it was released. Recommended, especially at that price. 
On the nose, there's brine, smoke, and peat. While its certainly more intensely oaked and ashier than the 10, I like it just as much. As it approaches the finish it becomes a bit cardboardy. QC is also ten dollars cheaper than the cask strength. Complex, and not for the faint of heart! A great experience, a fantastic, complex whisky for those looking for something a little more composite.
I find the QC a little too sweet. Nice sweetness, sugary malt, peat and smoke.. Like it Alot.. Only if South Florida ever gets cold to enjoy a nice peaty one. A class of '72 tasting of California greats exposes several important lessons in wine aging. This is mature whisky, so, therefore, not "young", no matter what the number of years of Scottish aging, Finish: long and strong, with all the parts remaining flavourful, Balance: a well put together whisky, deserving of the positive regard in which it is held. I immediately poured a dram and was totally blown away how wonderful it was, nose, palate and finish. Some keep saying that is an excellent value for the money. The powerful peat hits the nose, with alcohol, and then subsides to sweet barley, and burnt marshmallow. Washington, USA: (MA)
Been open for about 4 months now and its lost some of its original kick. Only wished it had a bit more depth.
TASTE: wonderfully peppery, sweet, rich with a hint of salt, wonderful honey notes which carry burned wood flavors along with some peat and smoked fish. Theres a nice sweet part to the middle. I was able to appreciate the high intrinsic quality of this whisky once I overcame my initial disdain. .
More shipping infoShipping info, Cannot ship spirits to PA or WI CS is also an "alcohol free" religion. Intemperate responses to low-intervention wines are tiresome, a fan of natural wine insists.
I feel like i'm back in time doing reno work with my dad and grandpa.
Hence the challenge consumers face with NAS rears its head again: there is almost no reliable way to gauge consistency with NAS expressions. Nock this was a very interesting review on one of my favorite drams. .
Fairly sweet, but mostly smoky towards the end. Finish: A long finish containing cigar smoke, earthy peat and a large amount pepper draws this Laphroaig bottle to a close. Thanks for your review! There is no price history for this product yet. Being too hasty in my conclusions, I was wrong about this scotch. Robust and full of character, I honestly love this dram, and would recommend it to anyone who is able to handle the peaty smoky stuff.
Review: Two Brewers Classic Keno Single Malt Canadian Whisky, Review: Laphroaig Quarter Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Before, Scotches came in two varieties to me ("tastes good," "doesn't taste good"). @Pierre_W, I have one of the early bottles left and I loved the stuff. The taste of peat was predominant follwed by the sweet nectar.. Quarter Cask is an all time great from laphroaig. Charred wood. Good taste for the money, nice that its unchillfiltered. So then, on to the whisky itself. this is not a whisky for the novice drinker, it is a challenge even for some old noses and once the cork is out there is no going back!!! laphroaig cask quarter whisky QC is a stunning malt and along with the 10yo has set a high Islay benchmark.
This is a very well rounded, smooth yet spicy peaty gem. This bottle is definitely on my soon to buy list.
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Taste: Smooth, lingering connection to nature; it breathes in the way that a tall forest negates strong winds leaving you immersed in the wafting, slow and stiff air under the canopy where everything is still and calm. Adding water brings, as expected, som flowery notes (roses?) As it states on the box, this whisky is non chill-filtered, and the addition of water may cause a little cloudiness; normal. Quarter cask is best suited to the winter months.
Too bad winter is endingindeed ideal for that winter evening.
Maybe a change in palate could be a deliberate choice by the master distiller of Laproaig to appeal to a different kind of audience, as they recently did with the Laphroaig Select. At a recent tasting amongst friends, I thought this was one of the 'stars' of the night. Being new to 'tasting' as well, did you allow the water and whisky to marry for awhile in the glass or did you notice a difference right away? An amazing dram for after work or on the weekend when one's taste-buds are clean and prepared!
A medium-long finish with the soft honey continuing to present itself. Fairview Heights, USA: (NY) I love this Whisky in a familial way. YES, I would. One night, at home, I had a craving for something different, so I got stuck into my Johnny Walker Green, then the Bowmore 12 year. Even though its matured faster than the 10 year old (8 years I believe) I don't know how they can make something this good, keep it for 8 years and sell it at that price.
It usually goes out twice a year and is sold out within a week. It can be hard on those nearby who aren't into peaty smoky smells (like my wife), but for those of us who are, it is genuinely warm and scrumptious. Regardless, this is a quality whisky no doubt. @Taco I'm totally with you there.
In Oregon, the Glenfarclas 12 is one of the best buys on the shelves these days at $41 a bottle when Highland Park 12 is up around $49 now.
I am balancing some leanings towards Christian Science with fine scotch appreciation. Taste is pretty intense. I have to give it points for complexity on all levels. Note: some whiskies blossom with a dash of water, this one doesn't.
The peat here is heavy but very rewarding as it drags on and on with the smoke entering after the initial taste starts fading off.
And it makes me happy. Palate: Lots of smoke. Drink this, close your eyes.
Good stuff from Laphroaig, particularly on a cold and rainy afternoon.
Finnish: very long indeed, sweetness maintains itself with the peat and coal lingering around for a while longer. I also looove the 18, so I'd pick it up when flush with cash. The thought of anything over 40% ABV seems like a very big deal to many spirits beginners, as though there were something divinely ordained about diluting the spirit down to 40% ABV and selling it at that concentration. *Inquire with Store for specific cities, zip codes, or counties. It is just like you stepped into the path of an ocean breaker. I have never given a 100 score on any whisky. laphroaig cask malt 1815
Great whisky. As part of holiday tradition, its time to break open a new single malt!
(And Islay in general). Much later, the industry switched to larger vessels and the use of these casks dissappeared. It would be that there is a fixed recipe for these bottlings that they stick too, more likely there is a lot more variation and the blender decides if it is ready, if necessary adding younger or older casks into the mix. Probably in the next few weeks. I got a bottle of this when a mate of mine was up North in one of the smaller cities in the state and dropped into a whisky store. However, if you're looking for a big peat explosion, it's definitely not here. I still cannot believe the first sip! Vanilla, butter cake, banana peels and coconut. As I sat reviewing this myself last night, I asked myself how it is possible to give it 100%. Ballston Lake, Laphroaig Scotch Single Malt Quarter Cask, Scotland, Islay, USA: (DE) There are a few distilleries that I like just because theyre THEM. However, having given it time in the bottle, I must make it up to this whisky by eating some of my words. 4 years with youngest whisky in the batch being around 8-9 years.
I might have purchased a bad bottle of this allegedly "good stuff", who knows. Thanks for the review! 
It's youth brings a big peaty nose with smoke, but less medicinal notes than the 10 yo.
overall: Its a gently giant, huge and grizzly but, yet still being pleasant and well mannered.
Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. Nose (without water): Orange, wood finish, smoke, peat, salt, sea water, hint of vanilla, spiced apples, lemongrass.
There is peat there, but it is surprisingly light on the tongue.
However, it is aggressive and in your face while also being balanced at 48% (Just not as aggressive as the 10yo CS - which I love).
So, there is a very interesting story to the Laphroaig Quarter Cask. Good luck to you all in descovering at least the same i have:)))). Their young whisky got a second maturation in these smaller casks, after their initial stint in regular bourbon barrels. 
laphroaig 1815 oak four glenmorangie roe whiskynotes whisky But as you can see, even for a go to, I don't go to it so often. Indeed when I mentioned the 'slap-in-your-face bottlings' I was mainly thinking of the 10yo CS that I find really aggressive and imposing (I love it!). Im not sure why but its my opinion. On the nose, smoke, peat, lemon, a little milk chocolate. Decent complexity that I'm still discovering. More shipping infoShipping info, No sales tax More shipping infoShipping info, Free UK DLV on orders 6+ btls or 200. It smells like the first cuts into a tree when I'm chopping down a balsam or spruce. Its got a decent weight in the mouth, though doesnt linger too long afterwards youre just left with taste of smoke and spice.
This younger bottling is bottled at 48% which is slightly higher than the 10 yr.
Taste (with water): fresh green wood, cinnamon, light citrus, touch of light syrup, smooth arrival, beautiful finish (long and flavourful), fresh polish, seawater, ocean breeze, young grasses.
Great whisky.
The smaller casks were easier for two men to load onto a pack horse and transport to wherever it needed to go. Once again I love this whisky, it blew my mind the first time I tried it and everytime I open the bottle my heart skips a beat. Its a pretty unique technique in whisky, but I will not go into detail as so much has been written about it elsewhere.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[468,60],'insearchofelegance_net-box-3','ezslot_4',113,'0','0'])};if(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-insearchofelegance_net-box-3-0')}; Nose: Tarry smoke here, there, and everywhere. I am relatively new to the world of single malts (only about five months of novice nosing and tasting under my belt), and yet voicing my opinion about this astounding whisky was a hard call to ignore.
It has all the elements of late fall/early winter: warmth, smokiness, and just a touch of sugar. For example, lots of lemon citrus flavour usually ruins any whisky for me, even if the rest of the flavours are very good. Nose: iodine-forward, lots of brine, smoke pushed back a bit, vanilla, toffee, pears, Palate: much fruitier on arrival, then toffee, smoke, ash, black pepper, slightly waxy, more pears. All of the standard Laphroaig 'house style' flavours are there, in a mellow and rather sweet sort of way.
The first score of 92 was taken a month and a half after the bottle was opened. Balance: A very well done whisky.
All I could taste was smoke and peat.
The bottle held steady for the next two years . Nose: A predominant salty nose, with hints of honey, brine and fresh oak from the cask. On the nose, this is textbook Laphroaig: peat, salt, iodine upholstered with sweet notes from butter, banana, some tea and the skin of coconut. Taste: Apples, aniseed, sweet smoke.
Finish - Quite long. More shipping infoShipping info, Free shipping over 300 CHF. The empty glass smells a bit like cola with those lovely warm Indian spices.
Miles above Lagavulin 16. It's very creamy and mouthcoating and starts of with a powerful burst of peat, followed by salty seaweeds, before release the vanilla and citrus. The second sip and that sweetness takes a grip: theres a burnt caramel edge to it.
The effect of the tannins on the mouthfeel is very enjoyable afterward as well, and there is also a touch of salt in the finish too.
Calm, yet complex. The last QC I had was in a tiny cocktail lounge and I didnt find it very complex; its youth was apparent. It's like your mothers younger brother, the cool Uncle who drives fast cars, dresses well and buys the big ice creams.
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