

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Laphroaig 15: Whisk(e)y Wednesday presented by Calandro's Supermarket

Getting back into Scotchy Scotch Scotch, we tasted a 15 year Islay single malt called Laphroaig.  Just to be up front... deliciousness ensued.  Laphroaig 15 is a Scotch drinker's Scotch. The nose salty, smoky, and quintessentially peaty.  It brings hints of cured meats, bacon, and smoked sea salts.  The taste would work with Louisiana flavors such as char-grilled oysters or an andouille smokehouse.  The whisky finishes with lingering smoke, strong flavors, and very balanced.  For some, the smoke from the peat fires on the malted barley will be overwhelming.  For others, that's where the fun begins.  Laphroaig 15 is amazingly smooth for such strong, earthy and smoky flavors.  If you want an Islay single malt for your collection, this is a great one.

Laphroaig 15 Year

Average Score 82.25


1 comment:

  1. How does this compare to the Laphroaig 1o yo? I have tried the 10yo and can safely say that I am not it's biggest fan. I enjoy the Lagavulin 16yo and feel the same about the Arbeg 10yo as the Laphroaig 10yo. I am interested to hear your's and anyone else's thoughts.

