Laphroaig 18 Year Old

Laphroaig 18 Year Old
Whisky Laphroaig 18 Year Old
Country Scotland
Region Islay
Type Single Malt
Age 18 years old
Abv 48%
Rating 88/100
Reviews of Laphroaig 18 Year Old
says on March 17, 2020
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 74/100
Color: Amber

General description

v.Good, but not great. felt a little underwhelmed, given expectation, exclusivity and price point

says on January 24, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 93/100
Finish strength: Long
Color: Russetmuscat

General description

Aged in bourbon casks. Non-chill filtered.
In the nose very complex, it's smoky, powerful, intense yet mild and elegant. This velvety delicacy of aromas despite plenty of alcohol is very special. The palate is mature and calm, oily and soft, powerful and slightly astringent. It impressed me with its strength, solidity and depth of flavor. I really like that smoky dryness, the smoothness and balanced mouthfeel... Slight tingling on the tongue...🤗 Phenolic sweetness, which is so typical Laphroaig... Medium body with a nice silk feeling that’s elegant from start to finish. The finish is soft and oily, long warm fade of spice and iodine.
Overall, an excellent mature Islay single malt with a rich maritime character. It's a pity that this great stuff isn't available anymore.🙁 And it's very hard to find...
(Bottling at 21.02.2011, bottle code L105257C 15:21, green tube)
N-23, P-23, F-23, B-24.

Nose

soft smoke, peat, vanilla, pecan nut, honey pear, seaweed, iodine...

Palate

smoked fruits, salt caramel, mild oak tannins, stewed prunes, slight mocha touch...

Finish

bitter dark chocolate, hints of dry herb, some pepper, hazelnut, vanilla, delicate iodine...

says on May 26, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 94/100
Color: Amber

General description

This is why I keep trying new whiskys. Maybe the best Laphroaig Ive had. A slight touch better than the 15 yo Cairdeas.

This is the middleground between the complex mature 27 yo and the 10 yo we all love.

says on December 22, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 95/100
Color: Amontillado sherry

General description

Ein gnadenlos ehrlicher Tropfen mit einer weichen Balance zwischen Rauch Torf und einer leichten Süße und etwas Meer.

Ich hoffe Laphroaig kann sich gegen suntory behaupten.

says on December 7, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 93/100
Color: Yellow gold

General description

wunderbar gereifter laphi. rauch toll eingebunden, nur leicht phenolisch, herrlichr textur

says on August 23, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 90/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

A nice rich taste. The smoke is a little less intense as with the 10yo but overall the flavor is more complicated/aged. A bit to expensive perhaps but if you can get your hands on a sample... it is a must try for fans of smoky whiskys.

says on July 4, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 90/100
Finish strength: Long
Color: Chestnutoloroso sherry

General description

Ein wunderbarer Whisky von Laphroaig. Könnte etwas rauchiger sein.

Nose

Rauch, Gewürze und Seegras, eine Spur Salz.

Palate

Eine stimmige Mischung aus Rauch, Eichenholz und Sommerwiese.

Finish

Lang und etwas ölig mit einem guten Teil Rauch und Gewürzen.

says on May 21, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 81/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

Bit Smokey, not strong enough for my liking, lacks that kick I was expecting

says on October 24, 2017
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 78/100
Color: Pale gold

General description

Very nice, but sharp taste. Also a bit expensive for what you get.

says on March 28, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 98/100
Color: Pale gold

General description

Simply put, the best whisky I've yet sampled. Granted, my experience with top shelf whiskys is very limited, but I believe this expression of Laphroaig's core brand would compare favorably.

says on March 1, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 88/100
Finish strength: Long
Color: Yellow gold

General description

smoky and rich

says on February 21, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 100/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

Rauchig, salzig, Eiche und eine gewisse Süsse. Schöner langer Abgang. Top Whisky.

says on February 21, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 100/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

Rauchig, salzig, Eiche und eine gewisse Süsse.

says on December 15, 2016
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 85/100
Color: Russetmuscat

General description

Intense peat and smoke, good, even very good, but not overwhelming. A little too expensive for what you get.

says on December 3, 2016
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 91/100
Finish strength: Short
Color: Gin clear

General description

Erg lekker.

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Flavour profile

  • Smoke
  • Peat
  • Sweet
  • Vanilla
  • Salt
  • Oak
  • Lemon
  • Fruit
  • Delicate
  • Strong
  • Complex
  • Wood
  • Smooth
  • Spice
  • Long finish
  • Smoky
  • Sea
  • Pepper
  • Liquorice
  • Good
  • Balanced
  • Oily
  • Caramel
  • Amazing
  • Apple
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