Two Elements of Islay

On July 21, 2017 By ShaneIn Bunnahabhain, Islay, Laphroaig, Scotland, Whisky1 Comment

This week our local whisky club, Malt Mongers Israel got together for our monthly meeting. The theme this time was Elements of Islay, a series of “undisclosed” single malts from Islay put out by independent bottler Specialty Drinks. They’re modeled after elements of the periodic table with each element’s symbol hinting at the source of the whisky inside. If one goes over to their website they usually provide more information about each bottle to varying degrees.

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Laphroaig 1996 The Whisky Society

On May 30, 2017 By ShaneIn Islay, Laphroaig, Scotland, WhiskyLeave a comment

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Thanks to Yossi for the sample

While my social media is exploding with all kinds of tantalising images of friends enjoying this year’s Feis Ile, I have to be content with sitting here drinking some Laphroaig. But at least it’s a special Laphroaig.

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SMWS 29.188 Cowboy Beans (Laphroaig 17)

On November 29, 2016November 29, 2016 By ShaneIn Islay, Laphroaig, Scotland, WhiskyLeave a comment

Continuing where I left off with my last post, I have got my hands on yet another Laphroaig from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society.I’ve actually had this one lying around for quite some time, but was waiting for colder weather to dig into it.

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SMWS 29.186 Spicy Smoky Seaweed Salad- Laphroaig 1999

On November 28, 2016November 28, 2016 By ShaneIn Islay, Laphroaig, Scotland, WhiskyLeave a comment

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I can never pass up the opportunity to try a Laphroaig bottled by the Scotch Malt Whisky Society. They’re some of the most flavourful and rich whiskies I’ve tried. This particular one is aged 16 years and spent that time in a refill bourbon barrel so it’s really going to be showing off the spirit.

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Laphroaig 1998 Bottle Your Own

On September 26, 2016September 26, 2016 By ShaneIn Islay, Laphroaig, Scotland, WhiskyLeave a comment

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One of the perks of doing the Distiller’s Wares or Water to Whisky tours at Laphroaig distillery is that at the end of the tour you get to bottle a 200ml bottle of whisky from one of three casks. I chose this gorgeous stuff distilled in 1998 and matured in a refill sherry hogshead.

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My Islay Trip Part 3 – Laphroaig

On July 17, 2016July 17, 2016 By ShaneIn Distillery Visits, Islay, Laphroaig, Scotland, WhiskyLeave a comment

The main reason I decided to stay in Port Ellen was its close proximity to the three South Islay distilleries, namely Laphroaig, Lagavulin and Ardbeg. I didn’t want to hire a car for the trip and figured that this would put at least 3 of the distilleries within walking distance.

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SMWS 29.180 – An Apothecary Shop on the Shore (16 year old Laphroaig)

On June 22, 2016June 18, 2016 By ShaneIn Islay, Laphroaig, Scotland, WhiskyLeave a comment

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I’ve just posted some older notes of SMWS Laphroaig bottlings and now I’m going to finish them off with a new post of sample I got hold of last week. As you may have noticed I try my hardest not to let gems like these slip through my fingers.

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SMWS 29.173 – Forget Time and Space (16 year old Laphroig)

On June 21, 2016June 18, 2016 By ShaneIn Islay, Laphroaig, Scotland, Uncategorized, WhiskyLeave a comment

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Originally reviewed on reddit: 23/12/16

I really liked the name and little story on this one. I sat myself down in my man cave with some ambient music and just escaped into it for a bit.

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SMWS 29.171 – Essence of Islay (20 year old Laphroaig)

On June 20, 2016June 18, 2016 By ShaneIn Islay, Laphroaig, Scotland, WhiskyLeave a comment

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Originally reviewed on reddit: 16/01/16

Another SMWS Laphroaig, an older one this time, distilled in 1995. I haven’t tried many 18+ Laphroaigs but was really excited to see what an SMWS bottling brings to the table.

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