Laphroaig 1990 19 Year Old Cask #89 Signatory Cask Strength Collection

Laphroaig 25 Year Old

I think this is perhaps as close to whisky perfection as anything I have ever drunk, over two decades. Of course, the young(er) fiery peaty smoky Islay charmer is there, but, with a supple yet significant veneer of complexity which comes from maturation over a longer period in sherry and also bourbon barrels. There is sweetness, honey, and...

Score 98/100

Laphroaig 14 Years Douglas Laing Feis Ile 2015

As part of my trip to the Islay Whisky Festival a couple of weeks I tried to get into as many tastings as I could. One of them happened to be an interesting session with the guys over from Douglas Laing, the independent bottlers. Douglas Laing are an accomplished whisky bottler claiming to stay as true to the original spirit as possible. The...

Score 92/100

Laphroaig 25 Year Old

I tasted this magnificent dram at a whisky event in Boston poured by Simon, the brand ambassador of the East Cost. It is the second event that Simon has served me this dram. And it is the second time that it wins the crown of the best dram of the evening. Nose: Apple and pears at first. Then the peat is still there (more than in the 18 yo) with...

Score 97/100

Laphroaig Quarter Cask

Big big nose full of sugar and spices. I felt some Oudh in there some where along with citrusy orange overtones. The texture is beautifully velvet with a mouthful of vanilla, licorice and smoky dry fruits like nutmeg and cinnamon. The finish stays with you for eons giving you a warm glow in your chest. Unbelievably complex fruity flavors wrapped...

Score 94/100