Laphroaig QA Cask
One of the currently 3 Laphroaigs, which are distributed only via Duty Free / Travel Retail. Launched in 2013, this whisky received a second ripening in new American white oak barrels. The Latin name of the American white oak - Quercus Alba - gave the whisky its name.
One of the currently 3 Laphroaigs, which are distributed only via Duty Free / Travel Retail. Launched in 2013, this whisky received a second ripening in new American white oak barrels. The Latin name of the American white oak - Quercus Alba - gave the whisky its name.
| Details about this bottle | Edit |
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| 6595 | |
| Laphroaig | |
| Scotland, Islay | |
| Single Malt Whisky | |
| 40% | |
| 1 l | |
| Original bottling | |
| Bourbon | |
| White Oak Casks | |
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| Average tasting notes Tasting notes |
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Nosing
Peat Smoke:
Peat Smoke:
Sweet:
Sweet:
Vanilla:
Vanilla:
Oak:
Maritime Notes:
Seaweed:
Maritime Notes:
Seaweed:
Oak:
Fruit:
Fruit:
Zitrus:
Salt:
Zitrus:
Iodine:
Medicinal Smoke:
Iodine:
Medicinal Smoke:
Salt:
Orange:
Herbs:
Orange:
Herbs:
Bonfire Smoke:
Mint:
Oil:
Malt:
Wheat:
Caramel:
Heather:
Barley:
Hay:
Mint:
Bonfire Smoke:
Oil:
Wheat:
Caramel:
Malt:
Hay:
Heather:
Barley:
Nuts:
Tasting
Peat Smoke:
Peat Smoke:
Sweet:
Sweet:
Oak:
Oak:
Spices:
Nuts:
Medicinal Smoke:
Maritime Notes:
Maritime Notes:
Oil:
Spices:
Oil:
Medicinal Smoke:
Salt:
Salt:
Malt:
Seaweed:
Vanilla:
Vanilla:
Malt:
Seaweed:
Chocolate:
Caramel:
Caramel:
Chocolate:
Dark Chocolate:
Herb:
Bonfire Smoke:
Chili:
Almonds:
Coconut:
Bonfire Smoke:
Almonds:
Chili:
Coconut:
Iodine:
Herb:
Dark Chocolate:
Fruit:
Iodine:
Finish
Peat Smoke:
Peat Smoke:
Sweet:
Sweet:
Oak:
Oak:
Spices:
Spices:
Herb:
Malt:
Herb:
Malt:
Maritime Notes:
Vanilla:
Dark Chocolate:
Seaweed:
Vanilla:
Maritime Notes:
Dark Chocolate:
Seaweed:
Caramel:
Heather:
Almonds:
Alcohol:
Salt:
Herbs:
Nuts:
Tobacco:
Pepper:
Heather:
Salt:
Pepper:
Tobacco:
Caramel:
Almonds:
Alcohol:
Herbs:
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Quality rating of this bottle
3.6
Rate
58
23
Quality comparison of bottles
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All tasting notes
20. Oct 2013
16. Jun 2018
13. Feb 2016
20. Jan 2015
23. Mar 2015
Quarter Cask has quickly advanced to being my favorite Laphroaig of the standard line-up in a sensible price-range.
The impact of American oak is immediate and unapologetic, with strong coconut and vanillin notes beautifully complementing the mineral bonfire peat smoke. Great complexities are to be found with water and the malt does not "drown" easily.
On the palate, American oak is again contributing significantly and positively to the overall impression. A rich, almost sweet front-palate gives way to a fine, powdery tannin structure supporting all initial aromas and malt qualities beautifully.
While a little short, the finish elicits a beautifully melancholic, gloomy memory of bonfires.
The American oak may be overpowering to some, but complements and emphasizes the Laphroaig style so seamlessly that I deem it a perfect variation.
The impact of American oak is immediate and unapologetic, with strong coconut and vanillin notes beautifully complementing the mineral bonfire peat smoke. Great complexities are to be found with water and the malt does not "drown" easily.
On the palate, American oak is again contributing significantly and positively to the overall impression. A rich, almost sweet front-palate gives way to a fine, powdery tannin structure supporting all initial aromas and malt qualities beautifully.
While a little short, the finish elicits a beautifully melancholic, gloomy memory of bonfires.
The American oak may be overpowering to some, but complements and emphasizes the Laphroaig style so seamlessly that I deem it a perfect variation.
26. Jan 2015
17. Sep 2014
08. Jan 2016
16. Jan 2016
08. Nov 2015
