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Laphroaig was founded in 1815 by two brothers from the unassuming Johnston family on the south coast of Islay. Named after the location that the distillery itself was created upon, the name loosely translates to the 'broad hollow by the bay'. In 1994 the Prince of Wales awarded it the Royal Warrant, an accolade attested to no other whisky on earth. Rumour has it that it was the Prince's most favou ...
Based on 3 published Maltiply reviews.
The toffee and vanilla make this sound inviting, while the peat, iodine and warming spice give it a bolder side. I like the contrast between the sweetness and smoke, with a fruity note on the finish.
maple lantern30 AprToffee, nutty aromas, rum, juicy raisins and vanilla give the nose a generous sweetness. The palate adds a more forceful contrast: spice and warmth alongside smoke, iodine and peat, with sweet syrup in the background. The medium-long finish is the detail that makes the progression especially appealing, turning surprisingly fruity with caramelized sugar and cigar smoke. It’s a characterful, clearly layered single malt, with enough contrast to keep the sweetness from having the final word.
cloudberry.postcard22 FebThe sweet toffee and raisin notes set up an interesting contrast with the palate’s smoke, iodine and peat. It sounds warmly spiced and distinctive, with a fruity finish that keeps the character from resting on smoke alone.
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