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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.
Continue reading “SMWS 29.188 Cowboy Beans (Laphroaig 17)”
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.
Continue reading “SMWS 29.186 Spicy Smoky Seaweed Salad- Laphroaig 1999”
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.
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.
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.
Continue reading “SMWS 29.180 – An Apothecary Shop on the Shore (16 year old Laphroaig)”
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.
Continue reading “SMWS 29.173 – Forget Time and Space (16 year old Laphroig)”
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.
Continue reading “SMWS 29.171 – Essence of Islay (20 year old Laphroaig)”
Originally reviewed on reddit: 23/07/15
Another older review of an SMWS Laphroaig. This was actually the first SMWS bottling I ever tried and needless to say it impressed me.
Continue reading “SMWS 29.162 – Surreal Meal Deal (17 year old Laphroaig)”
Originally reviewed on reddit: 14/01/16
I said I’d be doing this a while back but got sidetracked. I have reviewed a few SMWS Laphroaig in the past and want to put those reviews on here. The SMWS Laphroaig bottlings are simply fantastic and this one was particularly good.
Continue reading “SMWS 29.161 – A Bodega is Burning (14 year old Laphroaig)”
I’ve been building up to this by posting all of my previous Laphroaig tasting notes (minus a few SMWS bottlings which I’ll post over the weekend). This past Wednesday night our whisky club, Malt Mongers Israel (MMI) met up again at the Milk & Honey Distillery. This time we got to sample some fine offerings from Laphroaig, minus some of the members who were lucky enough to be travelling to Islay for the Feis Ile. Aside from the fine whiskies on offer we also got to have an online Q&A session with John Campbell, Laphroaig’s distillery manager which some of the club members kindly organised. I’m sorry that I can’t share any of the questions and answers, but it happened while we were on the 16 and I was just too busy huffing its fumes to take down what JC was saying.
