Thread: Scotch/whiskey of the day

I got to sample Bruichladdich Port Charlotte that a friend opened up tonight. Very nice stuff.

Originally Posted by PigHog

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Laphroaig 18 year old.

How does it compare to their other expressions?

It's distinctly laphroaig. Perhaps a little woody on the palate. The nose is fairly heavy on vanilla actually and there's a nice sort of aniseed note on the finish. That is, of course, in addition to the usual smoky, iodine, TCP medicine cabinet that is laphroaig!

Originally Posted by PigHog

It's distinctly laphroaig. Perhaps a little woody on the palate. The nose is fairly heavy on vanilla actually and there's a nice sort of aniseed note on the finish. That is, of course, in addition to the usual smoky, iodine, TCP medicine cabinet that is laphroaig!

Sounds good. I had a bottle of 15 yo about 12 years ago. I'd love to try that again knowing what I know now. I don't think they do a 15 yo now.

I have been working on finishing off some bottles, and these are two I have managed to complete this week.

Nikka Taketsuru - a great Japanese blend



And Amrut Fusion.

Originally Posted by PigHog

It's distinctly laphroaig. Perhaps a little woody on the palate. The nose is fairly heavy on vanilla actually and there's a nice sort of aniseed note on the finish. That is, of course, in addition to the usual smoky, iodine, TCP medicine cabinet that is laphroaig!

I have a bottle of the 18 yo, but for my tastes, I do prefer the 10 yo. Do you prefer one more than the other, PigHog?

I'd say I preferred the 18 year old. It's more refined with depths that the 10 year old doesn't have. From memory anyway - I've had quarter cask more recently than 10 y/o.

18 year old certainly isn't an everyday whisky though. 10y/o or QC are both great and much more affordable.

Originally Posted by PigHog

I'd say I preferred the 18 year old. It's more refined with depths that the 10 year old doesn't have. From memory anyway - I've had quarter cask more recently than 10 y/o.

18 year old certainly isn't an everyday whisky though. 10y/o or QC are both great and much more affordable.

Interesting. I may have to head back to my bottle of the 18yo tonight.

I have never tried the QC. I will have to have a go someday. So many whiskies to try, so little time! (And finances...)

I sent the Mrs off to Aberdeen, Scotland for the weekend so now I get to relax and enjoy yet another iteration of Douglas Laings independent old particular. This time around I went for a more peaty dram.
This one is a 17 year old single malt distilled at Caol Ila.
A very tasty dram, but it has a tad more bite to it than I ideally prefer. It does finish superbly though, with a real sweet coffee/ vanilla taste mixed in with the smokiness

That's a lot you've poured yourself there!