Review- Laphroaig 10 CS Batch 14 —————————————————————————— Distiller: Laphroaig(OB) Age Statement: 10 years Abv: 58.6% Price: The bottle retails at around £75 ($95 USD) —————————————————————————— ~Nose: This whisky greets you with a coastal allure, leading the way with a prominent peat presence. While it's not overly smoky, the yeasty and classic medicinal notes are complemented by a rounded touch. Additionally, a funky dank moss aroma mingles with the fragrant essence of floral Earl Grey tea. ~Palate: The peat takes center stage, accompanied by a pronounced oak influence. In terms of sweetness, this expression leans towards a drier profile. It can be best described as an elevated version of the Quarter cask, with a higher proof and a subtle sprinkle of rye spice. Rather than being heavily smoky, it focuses more on coastal and brine flavors. You may even detect a faint hint of apple. Notably, it offers a bold and palate-coating experience. ~Finish: The finish is long, albeit slightly dry. It leaves behind lingering notes of ash and oak. Conclusion: While not my personal favorite among the 10 cask strengths I've had the pleasure of sampling, this whisky still upholds its reputation for quality. Its drier and spiced characteristics differ from the dark, sweet BBQ and stewed fruit notes I typically enjoy. Nevertheless, it remains a commendable pour for any peat lover! I just so happen to enjoy other versions more. Score: 82 out of 100 Grading Scale: * 0-9: Hell Motherf@$#!ng No * 10-19: Hell No * 20-29: Nope * 30-39: Nice Try…Shots? * 40-49: Meh * 50-59: Almost There/Mixer? * 60-69: Ok I’ll consider * 70-79: Decent worth trying * 80-84: It’s good and quality is there * 85-89: Excellent/Stands out from others * 90-94: Absolutely fantastic and a favorite * 96-100: Juice of the Gods My rating scale is based purely on flavour experience. It does not take into account the cost or how how much my wallet will hate me. Cheers!
About this bottle
Laphroaig 10 Year Cask Strength is aged in used barrels for 10 years. But unlike the flagship 10 year bottling, this whisky is only barrier filtered, meaning just the large chunks of char are removed leaving the whisky to shine on its own. As it is minimally filtered, adding water or changes in temperature will create a haze in the whisky. Batch 14 was released in 2021 and was bottled at 58.6% ABV (117.2 proof).
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* sbs with Laphroaig 10 CS, Lagavulin 16, Ardbeg An Oa * Frog 10 CS batch 14 - a bit nutty? pretty smooth, some sweetness. can drink without water. pleasant smoke. oily/sticky mouthfeel which lasts, love. 4.25-4.5 * Laga 16 - smoother than Frog 10 CS, sweeter than Frog. Meaty smoke like bbq. feels a bit lighter mouthfeel. 4.0 * An Oa - much sweeter than both, also meaty smoke, but less than laga. 3.75-4.00
Potente, se notan los 58.6 grados, ahumado muy claro, ahumado muy predominante y claro, pero exquisito, nuy bien integrado, la boca empieza golosa pero acaba seca y ahumada, un ahumado intenso. Muy potente, alcohol claro, pero muy rico, hay que echar unas gotas oara aligerarlo y poder disfrutarlo bien. Final largo.
I may find the similarity to the 10 year old regular version, but this is stronger, less sweet and straightforward. Nose: fresh, salty, peaty and honeyed. Palate: seaweed, salt, peat, iodine. Burns like a fire. With some water added it becomes sweet, honeyed and peaty. Surprisingly sweet and balanced
Nose: Medicinal, bandaids, Palate: well balanced, savory, briny Finish: long Comments: Needs water to tone down the abv and open up.
- a little oakier and darker than 13 - like a bit better but still strong for my pref - to be fair could have put a little water in
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