In the mouth: Initially just a muddle of the above, earthy, sweet, peaty, salty but all less distinct. VAT €43.66. Quarter Cask + Socks - Hogmanay Bundle . Tasting notes Nose: This is sweet and very peaty. As always, other retailers might offer better value subject to any special offers. Stay away from Instagram. Do wonder though if the annual release 10 cask strength is genuinely 3x better? I had previously owned the Quarter Cask, but presently couldn’t remember any details, well besides the Laphroaiginess. These don’t affect our opinion and only help our running costs and keep Malt great. Currently you have JavaScript disabled. The Islay-ness as been somewhat eroded and accessibility has moved in for a permanent residency. It's not as immediately accessible as the 10yo (which itself is not everyone's cup of tea) but if you stick with the Quarter Cask, you'll find it hard to go back to the 10yo … My once favorite distillery has fallen from grace. Will have a Springbank 10 now, sorry for the rant! It just doesn’t have that mouth feel. Laphroaig Quarter Cask. Review: Laphroaig Cairdeas Quarter Cask Edition 2017; Review: Laphroaig Cairdeas Madeira Edition 2016 ; Review: Laphroaig QA Cask and Cairdeas Port Wood Edition 2013; Laphroaig Cairdeas Port & Wine Casks Edition 2020 $100. Review: Laphroaig Quarter Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky /December 28, 2019 Laphroaig is a distillery on Islay, a small Scottish island renowned for its whiskies – many of which are heavily peated. Finish:Medium long and definitely very dry. Delicious with a drop of water . This one feels bogged down in wood, caramel, whatever…. This review is on the product of one such undertaking: Quarter Cask . Here the smoke is even more pronounced than with the aroma. This one is average, nothing more, nothing less. £29.96 ex VAT (£51.36 per litre) Add to Basket. Full sparkling gold. TASTING NOTES; AWARDS; TASTING NOTES. On the finish maybe some dried rose petals with some vetiver. NOSE Honey, malt, caramel and a noticeably more delicate peat than is traditionally in a glass of Laphroaig. He is also the online editor for Distilled. Palate: Creamy and is a home to ginger. Un très beau whisky qui allie douceur fruitée et tourbe. The Laphroaig Cairdeas 2017 edition is finished in a quarter cask – and it tastes like it. That might be a future comparison, but for now, circa £40, this just doesn’t move me in the way you’d expect from a Laphroaig. It’s inoffensive and somewhat pedestrian. But the bottom line is regardless of filtering and caramel, it’s average. Quarter Cask Bundle - Beanie hat and whisky stones. Christopher Null is the founder and editor in chief of Drinkhacker. Thankfully we have honest reviews like yours, educating interested people in the right direction! Springbank 10? €203.93 incl. Fairly standard stuff. It's outstanding: immensely flavourful, packed full of peat-smoke, sea-air and iodine - like Laphroaig 10yo on steroids. I had almost the exact same experience as a result of the Amazon offer. However, increased surface area in smaller casks results in an amplified vanilla character, which is followed by peat and lemon zest. Pepper notes spread to the mouth with spikes. In the mouth: earthy peat, some sea salt laced driftwood and damp moss. Some notes of brown sugar mingle with Indian spices, brown whole grain mustard and pecans in browned butter. Might be one to check out as it doesn’t ring a bell. Such fanciful images are dangerous things. An episode of The Whisk(e)y Vault hosted at Whisky Marketing School in Austin, TX.Today we talk about Laphroaig Quarter Cask from Laphroaig Distillery. I don’t know which I prefer. Islay, Laphroaig. I guess I should consider myself lucky for having my fill of good OB Laph before the merger. At their current full-price, I think that’s the way to go. Sadly a loss of the fruity and perfumy elements I was enjoying. Meanwhile back on Islay, Laphroaig keeps on going. It’s easy to see why Laphroaig Quarter Cask has attracted so many fans. Happy with the 10 and the 18. Such a venture confirms the spirit is still in good condition and able to delight at times – where other bottlings fall short. Intro: This is an annual, limited release of Laphroaigs Cairdeas line. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window), Support Malt Each Month By Becoming A Patron. The signature Laphroaig character but smoother, sweeter, and a darker color. I believe Laphroaig Quarter Cask is a decent young Islay whisky, however when the pricing is compared to regular Laphroaig 10 year old, it might change your mind easily. Whisky reviews, news & features without favour. Coastal elements with driftwood, grilled shiitake mushrooms, burnt liquorice and brown sugar. The impact of the extra wood is unmistakeable and serves to make this a more affable whisky. It’s heartening to think that people actually read my articles and then come to some form of preconception. I just wouldn't be serving this to a Laphroaig die-hard scotch drinker. Palate has a ton of ginger and pepper notes which creates a great deal of dryness. For all that's been done to Laphroaig Select (Quarter Cask, PX barrels, Triple Wood), the complexity doesn't entirely come through. Much like other whiskies, Laphroaig is distilled and then transferred to wood barrels in order to age. It is considerably old (1815), and has used a slightly different technique in the crafting of this particular whisky. Is there another widely available Islay in this price point that’s above a 5 in your ratings? How disappointed I was after sitting down to enjoy this last night. ABV: 48 % Origin: Islay Type: Single Malt Bottles in collection: 1 Emptied bottles: 0 Impression: 5/5. The Review. Thanks, A. On the nose: a familiar opening with wet rope, pencil shavings, stewed black tea and just that decaying autumnal vibe from a brisk woodland walk. For my money, the 10-year is less of a peaty bonfire than the Quarter Cask. Your email address will not be published. This includes the recent release from Chapter 7 and Lady of the Glen – that’s despite Gregor failing to comprehend our scoring system. Overall its a very well presented single malt. Aye but has to be heavily discounted to find its spot, which makes you think it its a regular sale item – just drop the price permanently. VAT €203.93. Read more about our new Patron offering, or hit the button below to contribute. The rest is pretty ropey. The Quarter Cask is a staple for many and a step up from the widely available and often cheaply priced 10 year old expression. Laphroaig does a nice job integrating younger malt as an asset to the final product, rather than an element that needs to be worked around. So, when Rover asked me if I wanted to join in on notes, I thought it could be interesting to dive in again without any real preconceptions. We don’t want to sell advertising. However now I've bought a bottle I'm signed up to the Friends of Laphroaig on their website, and there are a lot more varieties on there. Talk about fantastic whiskies from Glenfiddich? The promise of the nose is lost at sea when the liquid is sampled. And given my experiences alongside the Batch cask strength editions, the Quarter Cask is one of the core range options that many talk fondly of, whilst at the same time, expressing some concerns about Laphroaig in general. What a waste of what could have been exceptional all over. The 16 available through amazon is amazing. In reality, this Laphroaig release is available everywhere including Master of Malt for £38.25, The Whisky Exchange will request £40.95 and Amazon currently demand £38.25. Arran Quarter Cask ‘The Bothy’ is finished for two years in 125 litre quarter casks, after the initial maturation in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels for 7 years. Sadly, the Lidl bottle that goes up later today isn’t something we can all find or is always in stock. While it is still maturing, it is transferred to quarter casks, the size of which are much smaller than average casks. The pricing comments are quite interesting. I’m the same with Talisker. The old labeling of the QC and earlier batches of 10 CS were just marvelous. Colour. This cask strength whisky already existed in the core range and it survived the brand makeover of 2019. Released in 2004, this bottling was aged for around five years before being finished in a quarter cask for several months, the size of the cask is quite small, thus does not require such a long maturation. Laphroaig Quarter Cask propose une expérience irrésistible, en raison de sa double maturation dans des fûts de chêne américain de petite taille ayant contenu du bourbon. The other more common one is Lore at 48%. Press Esc to cancel. I expect it’s a release that almost everyone on the team has had and possibly appreciated over the years, without feeling the need to write about it. There’s a disconnect. And they’re pretty expensive for the average consumer too. We’re featuring convenient commission links in this review if you want to utilise and make a purchase. They may tug at the heartstrings, but nowadays we vote with our wallet more than ever before. 24th November 2019. But we could do with your support each month – think of it as buying us a dram. Shop now . The smaller size means that the liquid has more contact with the wood, which help… Photographs provided by Rose who is worth a follow on Instagram. On the nose: a familiar opening with wet rope, pencil shavings, stewed black tea and just that decaying autumnal vibe from a brisk woodland walk. You can reach out via Instagram. Is it definitely chillfiltered? I’m not up to speed with ownership history of the distillery, but I became a friend of the distillery at least ten years ago, so must have enjoyed the whisky then. considering the prices…, reading your site might help since I don’t to Insta so my self-esteem is still somewhat higher . For the ones who like the balance between peat and vanilla, but a harsh palate this can be the one. After some more searching I get some dirt covered peated caramels, ashy extinguished coals, and old damp newspaper. 8.5. My memory, suggests that it is a slight step up from the variable 10 you’ll find under every rock. In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page. Palate has a ton of ginger and pepper notes which creates a great deal of dryness. Then some scents I had scan to identify, reminiscent of my mom’s patchouli, amber, and sandalwood hippy stuff. It is a cesspool and best avoided! Others do paid-for content with brands. Thanks, we try and showcase the honesty factor which seems to be working as people appreciate honesty and a scoring system that is candid. This is pretty disappointing to read that the quality has gone down so much. Laphroaig has a marketing problem. I’m often told that I don’t like peat, sherry or even Bimber, Jura, Balvenie, Glenfiddich etc. Produit en stock - A saisir dès maintenant ! Laphroaig Quarter Cask – Jason’s review Colour: caramel. So, never presume a distillery won’t have its day here or moment in the upper echelons of our fair scoring system. It has been some time since I’ve sipped this Laphroaig expression or any of their OB’s really. In the past we have been treated to. Taste: Honey, vanilla, dry oak, pepper, a touch of paprika-like heat.There is an undercurrent of smoke that makes its presence known without ever smashing your teeth in the way a Laphroaig is supposed to. It’s really not worth any more, and I’ve enjoyed it before. My bad getting all giddy about scents and nostalgia, I’ll learn that lesson someday! Funnily enough Jules got me one when it popped up on Amazon for £25. In Whisky by Whisky MonsterAugust 23, 2016Leave a Comment, Country - Region: Scotland – Islay Distillery:  Laphroaig Type:  Single Malt Age:  NAS Barrel: Ex-Bourbon & Quarter Cask ABV: 48% Proof: 96 Price: $67. Aged for an unknown period of time in ex-bourbon barrels, the whisky is then transferred to the smaller quarter casks for another unknown period of … Laphroaig’s focus at the moment seems to be cask finishes, at least within their core range. This is magnified if you’re fortunate enough jump back even further. Promising, if a bit incoherent on the nose, then flat in the mouth and quite a harsh after taste. That’s part of the appeal of Malt I believe. Web Exclusive Price. Yeah, that’s too much but I suppose we can say that about many whiskies in Canada. And that I feel speaks volumes not just about the whisky, but the distillery itself. IMO the power of the QC is that it’s quite approachable for a Laph for Islay newcomers, and Amazon love to discount it to around £28 (dropped to £25 this Black Friday), so it’s a good gateway dram. Art like whisky has a timeless quality. The new oak overshadows much of what we might expect. Caol Ila is so reliable right and Laphroaig can be when bottled by indies as Williamson – had a couple recently that highlight the point. Your email address will not be published. They won't be happy. Rating 8.5/10. I don’t dislike this at all, especially for under £25, but that isn’t its normal price so I cannot award a value point here. Following six months of maturation, the liquid from 177 of the casks was bottled at Cask Strength — no color added, no chilling and a simple barrier filtration. It’s readily available here locally, and the price isn’t terrible at $59.99. Totally agree with much of what is said here. In my part of Canada this sells (possibly, maybe in tiny volumes) For $88 Cdn. After a perfect vertical tasting with İstanbul Whisky Club, I evaluated Quarter Cask again and found myself with a different opinion than before. The youth shows itself in the profile which is peevish. The Quarter Cask Scotch has another step, however. So it leaves me questioning, if this was bottled at cask strength, or even not been given the uncool filtering treatment, maybe, just maybe it wouldn’t be lacking here? They could be doing much better than this. Vous recherchez un LAPHROAIG Quarter Cask 48% ? Laphroaig Quarter Cask has been a staple of my whisky cabinet for the last 4 or 5 years. Laphroaig is far from alone in this respect as just up the road, Bowmore is a repeat offender. Then, I’ll say, please read the 2017 Speyside incarnation. (Was £40.95) In Stock . We don’t want to sell out, because we want to keep challenging the industry. Opinions change in time. This is one of my new faves. 4.5 (122 Reviews) Special Offer £5 Off! Laphroaig Quarter Cask presents a clearly different take on Laphroaig’s legendary flavor profile with a whisky that is nicely balanced, slightly restrained, and very dry. By Margarett Waterbury / February 7, 2019 Editor’s Note: This whisky was provided to us as a review sample by Beam Suntory. I wouldn’t have even given this Laphroaig a second glance if it wasn’t for a recent Amazon discount that allowed me to purchase it for £24. Laphroaig Quarter Cask nails the basics of being an approachable and enjoyable Islay malt, while also offering a boldness and intensity to satisfy the more die hard peat heads. But for these giants of Islay and Scotch, criticism isn’t welcome. Yes, I was wondering what’s happened to Simon and the boys. We're working on a solution. Except, whisky is meant to be consumed and in doing so, you begin to compare and contrast. Dad, what would you. No rant there, just the truth and I hope it stings a little at Laphroaig. However, increased surface area in smaller casks results in an amplified vanilla character, which is followed by peat and … This Laphroaig release is available everywhere including Master of Malt for £38.25, The Whisky Exchange will request £40.95 … Jason is based in Scotland and is Malt's Chief Engineer. There seems a need to tick every box by offering a certain cask type or flavour. £35.95. Begin typing your search above and press return to search. Indian spice flavors come back to me, nigella seeds, turmeric and black pepper. Notice things have slipped, or even improved. In all cases, I do like a good whisky, or at least what I believe is a good whisky. Whisky Review: Laphroaig 28 Year Old. It leaves me wanting more of what I found on the nose. Yes, the quality has been eroded, but profits are probably up and that’s what it’s about nowadays. There’s definitely some degree of filtering going on. I might have gotten a little too excited too soon, which as we know the higher the hopes, the harder they come crashing down, right? The iodine of the Laphroaig 10 (which I love) is not really there. Even at 48%, this feels underpowered on the palate. Just because we get something for free, doesn’t guarantee a positive score or a deliberate attempt to avoid the issue of pricing. I’ve been a Laphroaig fan in the UK since the age of eighteen when my father introduced me to the strange stuff. I'm surprised I haven't reviewed it yet. House Review . I’ve had the Laphroaig 10 and Quarter Cask, Ardebg, and Lagavulin 16. £204.92 Save £10.79. Yes, they do have a marketing problem. Laphroaig Quarter Cask Review March 5, 2017 August 24, 2017 J.R. Bergey Today I’m taking a look at one of my favorites, Laphroaig Quarter Cask. Far greater contact between whisky and oak make this a kind of supercharged expression. Purchased December 2018 for $89.00 CAD. Required fields are marked *. Over the years I’ve tried many different expressions but I always go back to the plain old 10yr at 40%. A 5 is average and from there it becomes good, very good, excellent, superb and reaching the legendary 10: Tormore. We’re plugging some gaps in the Malt coverage and this maintenance brings us to the Laphroaig Quarter Cask. Peat and smoke settles at the back of the palate and followed by chili peppers. Multibuy Deal x 6. Laphroaig Quarter Cask. Laphroaig Quarter Cask is double matured in small sized quarter casks for a few months, after 5 years of resting in ex-Bourbon barrels. Laphroaig Select Review. Competition is fierce and especially within the domain of Islay peat. I was under the impression that spirits over 46% couldn’t go cloudy when chilled, which therefore removes the need for chillfiltration? Suppose its all trade off’s when you are trying to hit that price/value sweet spot? Nose: Rich cream, peat, ashy iodine smoke, fish, pepper. I know the Quarter Cask here is about 48%, and there's cask strength 10 year at closer to 60% (but it's certainly more expensive). BUY IT NOW. I still have two older QC bottles and I do quite like it – it’s a nice winter dram, I reckon, I’m kinda happy I managed to get some nice bottles over the yrs and I guess I won’t buy new ones, esp. Mere names don’t matter as much as they once did. Under the ownership of Beam, Suntory or combined nowadays, you cannot say that it has been a steady ride. Still, it's a fine whisky that's going to please a crowd that's never had Laphroaig. Laphroaig Quarter Cask est un whisky tourbé affiné dans des fûts de chêne de petite taille ayant contenu du bourbon. Smell: Honey & vanilla with lemon, toffee, biscuit, burnt toast and wood ash.The Laphroaig peat is there, but more restrained than I’ve ever come across it before. For a youngish single malt, it is remarkably complex, and packed with bold flavors to boot. This in no way, per our editorial policies, influenced the final outcome of this review. Between … Just concentrate on a good whisky please. Aggregate Reviews House Review Add your review. We can't actually ship Laphroaig Quarter Cask to you in United States at the moment. There’s a dram and we should pick up one again soon here. This tastes more like a “normal” peated single malt and lacks the medicinal blast to the face that Laphroaig is known for. For diehard peat lovers, however, this expression is an A- rather than a B+. Anyhow, the palate just fell flat for me and I think that’s a damn shame. Possibly one for those who want that bit of peat and fancy an official bottling. We don’t want to partner with brands. Laphroaig 10 and Quarter Cask: One Year Observations, Ben Bracken 16 Year Old Rare Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Going back a relatively short period of time highlights the shortcomings of several core range editions. We know the distillate remains good, just in between the warehouse and the bottling hall, things go to hell. Cet affinage offre au whisky un contact accru avec le chêne qui lui procure douceur et velouté pour compléter la tourbe caractéristique des whiskies Laphroaig. That timeless quality ensures our appreciation throughout time, regardless of the year. A veteran writer and journalist, he … Guess the market talks. But then again, I’m a glass half empty sort of person, and as this glass sits before me half empty there’s a sense of disconcertment settling in. Milk & Honey - Whisky In Bloom - Double Cask, Kavalan Sherry Cask - The Whisky World Single Cask, Glen Scotia Rum Cask Finish Campbeltown Festival 2019, Valinch & Mallet Heaven Hill 10 Year Old SFWBSS Cask. This was a standard size bottle (750mL) at 48% ABV. Laphroaig Quarter Cask. The difference is that the company ages their liquor (at least, initially) in American oak barrels in a double maturation process (two ex-bourbon barrels are used). Bimber for instance has received very good scores even though I’ve resisted the urge to jump up and down like a crazed fan at a Duran Duran concert and throw my knickers at the stage. Laphroaig Quarter Cask Review. Suggesting that very little has changed at the distillery and with their whisky. There is a slight graininess to it that mixes with a bit of salt, dark fruit and bruleed sugar. Now, years later, I found it even shallower. It is rather sad that a distillery with it’s natural advances and deep history of great Islay malt’s has become a chill filtrated, caramel added middle of the road experience. Ce Single Malt non filtré à froid mûrit dans un premier temps sur la même base que tous les whiskies Laphroaig puis le whisky est transféré dans des "Quarter Casks", des petits fûts dans lesquels l’eau-de-vie reste reposer au sein des entrepôts … At 48% ABV, it's also a good bit stronger than the regular Laphroaig 10yo (40% ABV) which makes it even better value for money. Natural Color. As you rightly suggest, you try it and its totally obvious. Another disheartening review of OB Laphroaig. As for Balvenie, the Tuns are great if increasingly expensive. Laphroaig Quarter Cask – Fresh Bottle Review. Laphroaig Quarter Cask Bottling Note. If you’re a lover of single malt scotch whisky, then Laphroaig needs no introduction. I suppose it is very much like pouring scorn on an old masterpiece by Leonardo da Vinci. Haggis-like in parts with spices and cardamon, mace and toffee. The cask strength is much better as are these Williamsons. Some of the big whisky websites are funded by corporate groups. ABV: 40% Age: NAS Price: $40-$45* Distiller: D. Johnston & Co. (Laphroaig) EYE Straw . december 24, 2020 williamswhiskydatabase Lämna en kommentar. The smaller casks were easier for two men to load onto a pack horse and transport to wherever it needed to go. Scotch . A warm soft peat lolls out of the glass followed by vanilla, wood and some smoked meat. Not to forget the 10, presented at the minimum of 40% and a long way from how it was when I started enjoying Islay single malts. This dram is a huge step up from the 10 year old for my taste … Guess COVID stops everything right now. 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