Laphroaig Triple Wood

Nose: Molasses and oily toffee. Dates, walnuts, notes from the Maker’s Mark barrels (vanilla, toastiness, sweetness etc). We got oodles of butter, zest, cool wood smoke, almond, and passion fruit.

Palate: Dry and medicinal, with exotic spices, perhaps even some turmeric. The palate is surprisingly savoury at first, with what John described as “dry dampness” (taste and it’ll make sense!) – think musty wood sheds and hints of moist autumnal forest floor. The sherry notes are there too, but rather than being the big Christmas pudding flavour one often expects from Oloroso-aged whisky, we are instead treated to a much more restrained iced fruitcake, graced with hints of Laphroaig’s classic smoke.

Finish: Oaked. The mustiness carries into the finish, which lasts for a good while, with oily spices and dried fruit.

What some of our whisky loving friends have said about Laphroaig Triple Wood

Quote 1  “I think most negative reviews are because people were expecting the strong traditional dominating Laphroaig peaty palate. But, this ones different. Consider this more like a cheaper version of Talisker18 with similar less peaty and balanced fruity, musty flavors. I was disappointed at first, but it grows on you. I would buy it again. “

Quote 2  “Laphroaig quarter cask was my favorite for getting alot of single malt for the money until i recently discover this master peace. Just 3 letters to describe the triple wood. You will get a slightly sweeter taste that is missing in the quater cask while getting the same kick. amazing you wont regret.”

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