Distillery: Laphroaig All great Islay whiskies and a good introduction to each distillery. Distillery manager John Campbell speaks more about the release in this video. Huff…..rant over. A NAS spirit, the Quarter Cask starts aging in the typical ex-bourbon barrels, then transferred to smaller “19th century-style quarter casks” as described on … Truly amazing. We don’t want to sell out, because we want to keep challenging the industry. Rượu whisky single malt Laphroaig Four Oak là dòng whisky khói được làm từ 4 loại thùng ủ gồm: ex-bourbon barrels, small quarter casks, virgin American oak barrels và European oak hogsheads. Many of the others liked this quite a bit, but not my favorite. The Quarter Cask lacks something for me. Found insideKick back with Louisville food and beverage journalist Kevin Gibson as he traces Louisville's beer history with stories from the past, interviews and plenty of photos that bring this intoxicating story to life. The QA Cask takes a slightly different approach, swapping the small cask for one made of new oak, rather than ‘used at least once’ wood of the quarter casks. I have problems with a number of the regular distillery releases but the travel retail stuff is beyond the pale. Four oak types: bourbon barrels, quarter casks, virgin American oak barrels and European oak hogsheads.Technically a travel retail exclusive, but also available in so many … It’s sub-standard stuff dumped into travel retail in order to shift it and bring in some easy cash. It hits you a few times. Laphroaig Quarter Cask starts out life like any other Laphroaig. There is a touch of smoke, but fleeting and a chemical washing powder aspect. Laphroaig Quarter Cask was one of the fastest grown product extensions of Laphroaig, and so it was probably just a matter of time before we’d see it pop up with another Beam product. Whisky and Words Number 65: Laphroaig Triple Wood. Found insideThe new make is then aged two to four years in a combination of 25- and ... Scotch Whisky Casks 46% ABV (92 Proof) Finished in used Laphroaig Quarter Casks. Ever had tinned soup from Baxters? Laphroaig® Select Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 40% Alc./Vol. Verdict: Let’s cut right to the chase, Four Oak is not Laphroaig’s best offering. In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page. Ledaig 1999 G&M. If you enjoy Islay whisky (and why wouldn’t you? Laphroaig Four Oak Review. 1,290,000₫ WHISKY LAPHROAIG 25, 2018 Cask Strength Bot.2018 52% 700ml / 52.0%. A stunning collection of over 100 recipes inspired by the heart of Britannia. A deviant not representative of the distillery. I hit the interwebs in search of an answer and came across responses ranging from 40 through to 125 litres. The finish is accompanied by a relatively soft smokiness, having left most of the medicinal character behind. Travel Exclusive. Found inside – Page 293... 272, 276 Nantucket 173, 200 "Natural Cask Strength" (Caol Ila) 131 "The Nectar ... 133 "New Oak" (The Balvenie) 38, 39, 39 "New Spirit" (Kilchoman) 144, ... Their core range is known for the 'band-aid signature', but most of the other expressions also have a distinctive, medicinal peatiness. It just isn’t normally found on an airport shelf. Don’t do it. This characteristic is deeply rooted in the Laphroaig Four Oak and is revealed with water. In the mean time the independent bottlers have been releasing excellent Laphroaig the way it should be. Laphroaig Quarter-Cask. Given this name, it may not come as a surprise that the Four Oak one-ups the Triple Wood by adding an extra layer of maturation. Quarter casks are the same proportions as American Standard Barrels, but with 1/4 the amount of whiskey in each, the increased surface area of oak to liquid helps age whiskey more quickly. To that end it is finished “for a minimum of four years in quarter cask, American oak barrels to increase the amount of contact between the whiskey and wood. Just kidding, this release is basically a Laphroaig Quarter Cask with an extra finish. Thanks for dropping by and leaving a comment. Laphroaig Quarter Cask – Fresh Bottle Review. This interesting series had started in 2015 with the First Fill American Oak Finish, followed in 2017 by the First Fill French Oak Finish. Great Whiskeys reflects this diversity by bringing you whiskeys from 22 countries. This is a guide that covers every whiskey style: single malt, blended, grain, bourbon, rye, and more. 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. Raided Score: 85. As for the QC, I like that one even more than the Laphroaig 10. Rượu Laphroaig Quarter Cask là dòng whisky khói, single malt whisky đến từ Islay, Scotland. Then, right as it’s getting comfortable in it’s American Oak home (around the 5 year mark), along come the distillery crew and they evict the liquid from […] Laphroaig Quarter Cask Islay Single Malt Age: NAS ABV: 48% NCF. Comments: As you may have guessed, this whisky (and all Laphroaig whiskies which undergo a 'third maturation' start this way) is essentially Laphroaig quarter cask, which has then been finished in PX sherry casks.The Triple Wood is matured the same way, but is finished in Oloroso sherry casks, and has not worked anywhere near as well as the PX cask whisky. You can apply to the same logic to a certain extent to Auchentoshan and Bowmore. Laphraoig produce great spirit and they screw it up with idiotic experiments and junk abv. We don’t want to partner with brands. Found insideThis seventh edition of Michael Jackson's Complete Guide to Single Malt Scotch continues to provide whisky enthusiasts with all the information, advice, and guidance they need to improve their knowledge and appreciation of single malt ... The 2021 Càirdeas edition is tripled matured: first in American Oak ex-Bourbon Barrels, then Quarter Casks, and finally in European Oak Hogsheads containing PX sherry. Syrup, salted caramel and honey. Found insideThis book on single malt whisky makes an excellent guide for all whisky drinkers, from the novice to the connoisseur. Whether you are looking to find out more about the production techniques and history of your favorite distillery or want to discover a hidden gem that you've never tried before, this book tells and shows you everything you need to know, ... Comes from: Caribbean. Then more information. This shows soft sweetness and a velvety feel when first tasted, then the intense peatiness so unique to Laphroaig comes bursting through. Diluted to a legal minimum 40% strength, artificially enhanced with colouring, no age statement and filtered to within a millimetre of its life. Checking Malt for our review I was slightly surprised that a standalone piece wasn’t available. A quick scour of the latest special offers highlighted the Laphroaig Four Oak. Although there is quite a lot happening on the nose, it’s not all good news, and I really hope this whisky may yet surprise. This fourth kind of wood was already in use for the Laphroaig QA which was mainly matured in ex-Bourbon casks bforre it got a finish in this American white oak. I’ve reviewed the Laphroaig PX and was left dumbfounded. Out of stock. A hugely popular version of Laphroaig that offers something a bit different to the rest of the range. The aroma gives way to notes of citrus, malt, cinnamon and oak on the palate, which are complemented by a subtle smoky undertone. Hi Richard, we have to cover these things so it was a necessary evil. Wood: American oak. The PX Cask is sort of a version of the Laphroaig Triple wood but instead of final maturation in oloroso sherry butts it has had a final maturation in Pedro Ximinez sherry casks. Whiskies with meaningless names and stories. (I picked it up in Spain a few years back for a very good price.) When I pick up a Laphroaig, I’m wanting a worthwhile experience. It is a beast of a fabulous Whisky in the Laphroaig core range. Verdict: Highly recommended, even above and beyond the regular Laphroaig 10 Year. Found insideIt began as poisonous rotgut in Medieval Russia—Ivan the Terrible liked it, Peter the Great loved it—but this grain alcohol “without distinctive character, aroma, taste, or color” has become our uncontested king of spirits. If it is another disappointing mess from Laphroaig then we won’t hold back. Post navigation. Congratulations. I’ve currently got a fine A.D Rattrey 6yr Williamson (teaspooned Laphroaig). Maybe the quality is equal to other malt whisky but it’s not acceptable to your pallet. Tasted alone, it is Laphroaig through-and-through. While comparing I could feel a looooooot of difference from this laphroaig four oak with mine first Islay whisky: Ardbeg Uigeadail , Which one would you recomend as a good Islay whisky that is comparable to the Ardbeg (at same price range, of course). It is the best selling of all the Islay brands by some margin and the 8th best selling single malt in the world. You will get drunk on this: be forewarned. stats: Laphroaig Cairdeas Origin: single malt Scotch, Islay, 51.2%, $80 Kilchoman Sherry Cask Release: single malt Scotch, Islay, 46%, £60 I have quite a few unopened bottles of whisky in the collection, and last week’s Laphroaig tasting served as a good reminder that I’d been meaning to crack open the bottle of Laphroaig Cairdeas Origin that I’d been sitting on for two … This is a 1000ml bottle. There’s a floral, winey character to this whisky, with scents of raisins and vanilla. Then again, perhaps I’m being overly harsh. Such a shame. This was a standard size bottle (750mL) at 48% ABV. These two ingredients are part of the secret that makes Laphroaig so special. This is exactly what Laphroaig has done for their new expression, aptly called Four Oak. The Laphroaig Quarter Cask was introduced in 2004. Age: No age statement This particular proof point is equal to Laphroaig Quarter Cask, which is also bottled at 96 proof. Laphroaig Quarter Cask Nose: More delicate, oily & sweeter than the 10yo. Very good cask management. Out Of Stock. No amount of additional cask finishes can hide the fact that this is a very young whisky. And now this Triple Wood is getting a third maturation in European oak, oloroso sherry butts. Each imposes unique character into this golden, creamy peat-smoked Islay malt with Warm, toasted vanilla notes”. More about this whisky. Laphroaig Lore 48%. 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. Laphroaig produces one of the most strongly flavoured of all Scotch whiskies. But why choose when you can actually use all of them? This special Laphroaig is created from carefully selected casks of each of our key styles stretching back in time with the heart of the spirit drawn from a final maturation in new, American oak casks. I will head straight to the gate. Having just reviewed the Jim Beam Double Oak, this carries on the multi-cask maturation theme but goes two better being aged in no less than 4 different casks. This Chivas Mizunara is part of the Ultimate Cask Collection and was released in 2018. Laphroaig Four Oak 100cl. After the 10yo we tried the Quarter Cask.Not nearly as smokey as the 10yo. ; 48%; $50] Nose: Similar sweet fruit, ashy smoke, hint of iodine and vanilla as the 10 year, but with a stronger fresh-cut oak component. Just in-between the warehouse and the shop shelf, quality is sacrificed. The nose is an instant drop of lovely cashew nuts and mixed dry fruits. The finish is refreshing and peaty, with touches of caramel and vanilla throughout. This is a comparison I’ve wanted to make for a long time now. Go for the 10 year Laphroaig or something like the Ardbeg 10. Right now you’re standing in the airport departures holding this bottle of Laphroaig Four Oak and debating whether this is worth purchasing? Found inside – Page 44She works with both Laphroaig single Islay malt Scotch whisky as well as ... for The Macallan Fine Oak range , debuting in domestic markets four years ago . Only a single item had been acquired and checked into the hold. March 24, 2016. by WhiskyMate. I was originally just a Scotch drinker but now also absolutely love American whiskey too. This great Islay distillery really isn’t producing the goods on a consistent basis and it needs to be called out more. This Laphroaig unsurprisingly is a concoction of 4 cask types (ex-bourbon barrels, small quarter casks, virgin American oak barrels, European oak hogsheads), before being bottled at a disappointing 40% strength. Laphroaig Cask Strength (Islay) $ 10.50 $ 19. The folks at Laphroaig have made "young" an art form. Found inside – Page 77Distilling commenced in 1883, and four years later Bunnahabhain became part of ... in both 40% ABV and cask-strength formats, along with Quarter Cask (where ... RUM FINISH. I just hope they don’t change their style completely and by that I mean the Quarter Cask, the 10 and the 18. David, the problem here is that Ardbeg Uigeadail is a very good (if not great for the price) whisky, while Laphroaig Four Oak is anything but. Thanks, WelshToro, sometimes you feel out of synch for stating these things especially on such a platform as we’re building here. First released for the Travel Retail market, Laphroaig Four Oak features a marriage of whisky matured in a quartet of casks, namely ex-bourbon barrels, quarter casks, virgin American oak barrels and European oak hogsheads. Cheers, Jason. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Recently the lads at Laphroaig got the idea to take some traditional Laphroaig juice, which is aged in ex-bourbon barrels and give it an additional or “final” maturation in brand new American Oak barrels.During this maturation the barrels spent at least 6 months in the warmest parts of the Laphroaig warehouse (ie highest) during the warmest part of the year to ensure the … ( Log Out /  Next time I’m at Laphroaig I fully intend to grab an employee and ask what’s going wrong here? It’s very similar to the Laphroaig 10, some smoke, iodine and sea salt. It’s also just a bit toothless and not what you expect from an Islay. Made from spirit aged in four types of barrels, it's a complex and full-bodied dram. There’s quite an explicit barley flavour, intertwined with notes of salty  liquorice. Spirit is hand-selected from ex-Bourbon barrels, small quarter casks and large European oak hogsheads. I'm surprised I haven't reviewed it yet. For this 2021 edition, he reflects on over another 1,200. The 4,700 whiskies included in this 2021 edition range from Scottish Single malts to Australian; from Canadian to Austrian. And don’t forget the independent bottlers, many of whom are releasing exceptional whiskies for reasonable prices. ( Log Out /  Nose: Roasted coffee beans, almond pastries, sawdust and medicinal peat. Copyright WhiskeyBon.com All Rights Reserved. I love drinking whisk(e)y but I'm no expert, my reviews are just honest opinions from an amateur! Nose: Initial campfire smoke, salty sea breeze and seaweed. Laphroaig's John Campbell explains that usage of the quarter cask (125 litres, a quarter of the size of a sherry cask) dates back to the 19th century. Typical flavors: Molasses, vanilla, tropical fruits. Increased contact with oak casks gives a soft and velvety edge to Laphroaig’s signature peatiness. Do you prefer sherry or bourbon casks? While passing through Aberdeen airport recently, I grabbed the first of the two – Laphroaig Four Oak. 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