Comments on: Flashback: My first Islay malt (Laphroaig 10) http://scotchhobbyist.com/2009/05/26/my-first-islay-malt/ Learning about the wonderful world of whisk(e)y and sharing the journey. Sun, 20 May 2012 18:58:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Scotch Hobbyist http://scotchhobbyist.com/2009/05/26/my-first-islay-malt/#comment-2231 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 16:19:17 +0000 http://scotchhobbyist.com/?p=481#comment-2231 I’ve tried the Triple Wood. I like it, and the profile still says Laphroaig, but it’s a little more laid back than the Quarter Cask. Some folks will find it to be a let down in head-to-head comparisons, feeling the Triple Wood loses a step with the extra time in sherry casks.

My feeling is that you should be safe giving this to a Laphroaig fan. Even if they prefer QC or 10 CS, they should still like it, and they will be happy to be able to try it and compare it to their favorites with somebody else footing the bill. :-)

Cheers,
Jeff

]]> By: Anonymous http://scotchhobbyist.com/2009/05/26/my-first-islay-malt/#comment-2230 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 03:57:07 +0000 http://scotchhobbyist.com/?p=481#comment-2230 Hi Jeff,

I agree with your review. Spot on! Quick question – have you tried the Triple Wood? I got it as a present for a friend but now I am worried that I didn’t try it first. Any opinions?

]]> By: Scotch Hobbyist http://scotchhobbyist.com/2009/05/26/my-first-islay-malt/#comment-1723 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 04:05:12 +0000 http://scotchhobbyist.com/?p=481#comment-1723 Interesting, Jennifer. I’ve run into a few people who immediately took a liking to Laphroaig, Ardbeg, etc., but a lot ,but more who either hated them at first, or took a while to fully warm up to them.

I recently tried some Laphroaig 10 at home, in a more controlled environment, and I like it more than I ever did at that bar. Not as complex or mouth-coating as the Laphroaig QC or 10 CS, but definitely a nice whisky and good value.

Have you ever tried Laphroaig Quarter Cask or the 10 year Cask Strength? As much as you love the standard 10 year, you’ve GOT to try the 10 CS sometime. It’s not just the 10 year with higher alcohol content. There are additional flavors very much worth exploring.

Cheers,
Jeff

]]> By: Jennifer http://scotchhobbyist.com/2009/05/26/my-first-islay-malt/#comment-1722 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 03:02:11 +0000 http://scotchhobbyist.com/?p=481#comment-1722 Interesting…Laphroaig 10 was actually the first scotch I ever had and I LOVED it, capital letters necessary, from the first taste. I think I may have said something along the lines of drinking a campfire. I still haven’t had one I like more, probably because I’ve been enjoying this enough not to climb up to the next rung.

]]> By: Scotch Hobbyist http://scotchhobbyist.com/2009/05/26/my-first-islay-malt/#comment-1032 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 06:27:52 +0000 http://scotchhobbyist.com/?p=481#comment-1032 Hi Baris,
Thanks for the comment. Don’t be surprised if you end up liking it someday. Although, the standard 10 year is still my least favorite of the Laphroaigs.

Actually, I always liked peat…it just took me a couple of tries to get used to the iodine and tar of the Islay malts. Talisker is the one that got me hooked on peat. It would be interesting to know what you think of Talisker 10 or 18 if you get a chance to try those sometime.

Thanks,
Jeff

]]> By: Baris http://scotchhobbyist.com/2009/05/26/my-first-islay-malt/#comment-1026 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:07:35 +0000 http://scotchhobbyist.com/?p=481#comment-1026 :) Same here. I just started tasting it half an hour ago and I’m still shocked! Just like in your case, I tried only a few Scotch’s before like Glenfiddich 12, 15, Macallan and Jura. This strong “coal” flavour, currently, is not what I expect from a whisky. All I think is to eat some kind o dried meat with this.

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