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Laphroaig 33-year-old Strong Characters — выдержанный, элегантный и хорошо сбалансированный виски с мягким торфяным дымом, морскими и фруктовыми нотами. Главная повторяющаяся претензия — невысокая крепость, из-за которой вкус кажется водянистым.
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В отзывах чаще всего описывают нос как элегантный и деликатный для Laphroaig: лекарственные и йодистые ноты смягчены, рядом — морская соль, водоросли, дым, ваниль, карамель/ирис, мёд, сухофрукты и тропические фрукты, а также специи и дуб. Во вкусе отмечают маслянистость и кремовость, сладость (ваниль, крем-брюле, мёд), фрукты и цитрус, шерри-ноты, табак, кожу, золу и дым; дым часто описывают как округлый, тлеющий, а не взрывной. Финиш в большинстве отзывов называют длинным, с солью, дымом, травами, орехами и иногда табаком, хотя часть авторов считает его коротковатым или быстро угасающим.
Общий тон — высокие оценки и впечатление зрелого, сложного и очень хорошо сбалансированного виски; некоторые называют его лучшим из пробованных. При этом неоднократно звучит одна и та же критика: крепость 43,8% ощущается недостаточной, из-за чего вкус кажется водянистым или «тонким», и несколько человек прямо пишут, что более высокая крепость пошла бы на пользу. Отдельные отзывы менее восторженны: встречаются упоминания цветочных, почти мыльных нот, сравнения не в пользу этого виски с Laphroaig 25 лет и сомнения в оправданности цены.
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· 2026-11-13T07:59:15Z · источник evidence
This is the first chapter in a new series of whiskies by Laphroaig, all about celebrating those who have shaped the distillery. Beginning with the pioneering Donald Johnston, who with his brother, created the iconic Laphroaig whisky we all know today. Donald’s life is shown through the artwork of illustrator Bill Bragg. An award-winning artist whose work can be found across the bottle, box and booklet.
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| Нос | 92 | Creamy fudge with honey and a touch of sea salt. |
| Вкус | 93 | Starting with stewed fruit and smooth vanilla créme brûlée. Sherry casks bring warm festive spice. |
| Финиш | 93 | The Laphroaig's iconic smoky finish sets the scene for savoury aromas of cured meat. |
Character: Great harmony of sweetness, smoke, sherry casks, soft and creamy. Very good.
Quite fruity and balanced, very drinkable - pretty good!
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| Нос | 90 | Ripe orchard fruits, apple, pear, citric, peach, lemon peel, honeydew, whiff of smoke, cigar ashes, little peaty, herbs, iodine, seabreeze, little medicinal, spices, white pepper - pretty good |
| Вкус | 90 | Oily, creamy, citric, spices, pepper, honey, good sweetness, yellow fruits, almonds, marzipan, tobacco, peaty, smoky, medicinal, pepper, herbs - still good |
| Финиш | 89 | Medium long, warm, spices, herbs, peat, smoke, honey, little herbacious |
нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 91
23+22+22+22
нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 91
medicinal, ashes, iodine, pepper, citrus, tobacco, pepper, salt, vanilla, balanced and delicate
Tasted at The Whisky Show 2025 Lovely medicinal citrusy seafood broth with a heap of ash. A tiny bit thin on the palate.
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Fcking Awesome, all hits right here, I will find a bottle, no matter the price
(Originally written in Korean and translated by Gemini.) • So this is what well-aged Laphroaig is all about. • I remember being quite disappointed by the 25-Year-Old Cask Strength (2015 Release), but this dram completely erases that memory. • The limitations of the lower ABV are inevitably felt, though. • As expected, I just love Islay whiskies.
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| Нос | 92 | Faint? Medicinal, Smokiness, Citrus (Orange), Vanilla, Peach, Faint raisins, Nuts, Spices• An incredibly faint medicinal note. You can tell it's a Laphroaig the moment you nose it, but it's a character you won't find in younger expressions.• The sweetness of vanilla and peach comes through, with a subtle stone fruit nuance.• Sherry nuances of raisins, nuts, and cinnamon are present.• The aromas unfold in a beautiful sequence: medicinal \rightarrow peaty smokiness \rightarrow orange \rightarrow raisins and vanilla \rightarrow sherry nuances.• Overall, the nose isn't overly intense or aggressive. |
| Вкус | 91 | Waxy, Subtle smokiness and ash, Leather, Faint tropical fruits, Fruity sherry nuances • A slight waxiness. While it's much fainter than Clynelish, it's the first time I've ever experienced a waxy mouthfeel in a Laphroaig. • I really enjoy the gentle peat influence (smokiness, ash). There's also a touch of leather nuance. • The peach note from the nose shifts into tropical fruits on the palate. • I can't help but wonder how much better it would have been if the ABV were just a bit higher. |
| Финиш | 90 | Smokiness, Saltiness, Citrus, Grass • I love how long the finish is. It feels quite delicate and sophisticated. • The peatiness, smokiness, and saltiness linger much longer compared to how they presented on the nose. • Grassy notes emerge alongside the citrus brightness. It could easily be described as herbal. |
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| Нос | 92 | Sweet, tropical fruity and a gently smoky on the nose - excellent balance. |
| Вкус | 88 | Compared to the aromas, the taste is toned down on the sweet-fruity side. Surprisingly smoky, however. But a higher ABV would have been favourable. |
| Финиш | 90 | Long - nutty and smoky. |
Nose: Apple, flower, light peat Taste: Apple, red berries / Watery Finish: Apple chip, oak
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The alcohol content is a bit low.
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Tasted at the London Whisky Show briefly. Given to me blind and it was immediately obvious that it's an old Laphroaig. Very elegant smoke, with smoked pâté, dried mangoes, raspberries, waxberries, chalk, oyster shells etc. Long finish. 90/91
Aromatic festival! Medical peat, tobacco and vanilla, mentol and bay leaf. Amazing oloroso work…
And it turned out quite well. I admit, I didn’t expect anything interesting from modern official bottlings, but here everything is very good: a wide palette of derivatives, a surprisingly strong presence of phenols for such a venerable age, an interesting composition, the depth does not quite correspond to the aging, of course, but it is worthy; their shortcomings are some general feeling of slight wateriness.
It's too watery. The ash water is not even as good as my own 25-year-old
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
Not as good as regular Laphroaig 25 years
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
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| Нос | 90 | Smoked heaven, metallic, salty |
| Вкус | 96 | metallic, salty |
| Финиш | 96 | salty, smoke, elegant |
Crème brûlée, a variety of juicy tropical fruits, candied lemon, which mingles with ethereal limestone, fleeting iodine, and fine salt. Discreet vegetal notes of rosemary and eucalyptus blend with a licorice-tinged smoke, rhubarb tart, angelica, and a melting toffee, baked apples. Waxed wood, a hint of vanilla, dried blond tobacco. On the palate, it is smooth, with almond paste, lychees, seafood salad, a good layer of ash and seaweed, juicy white fruits and citrus, grapefruit, oranges, liquid honey, very subtle spices, red pepper, and cinnamon. An immensely long and deep finish, incredible given the low alcohol content, tall herbs, sliced lime, full ashtray, wood varnish, pine resin, coffee grounds, delicately grimy smoke, cured ham, crushed hazelnuts, dark chocolate. Not much else to say except wow, everything is perfect, everything is in its place, the iodine notes, slightly medicinal and tropical fruits, the intense smoke and superbly dosed spices, all this makes it something absolutely exceptional, which will haunt you for weeks. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2026/05/laphroaig-33-yo-strong-characters.html
нос 92 · вкус 90 · финиш 92
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A Laphroaig of its own class. Not so smokey but instead smooth, sweet and then of course salty.
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| Нос | 90 | Notes of sea salt, fudge, caramel, fruit and some honey |
| Вкус | 91 | Notes of sweetness, vanilla, creme bruelee and sea salt plus some notes of fruit and coffee. Quite smooth. |
| Финиш | 90 | Notes sweetness, sea salt and the finish is quite smooth. |
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Nose: Surprisingly elegant for Laphroaig. The typical medicinal note is significantly softened, replaced by aged wood polish, sweet vanilla custard, dried apricots, and a deep, serene cloud of peat smoke. Maritime elements such as seaweed and salty air remain present but are very harmoniously integrated. Palate: Silky yet powerful. Aged sherry meets mature bourbon wood: dark honey sweetness, dried fruit, licorice, along with pipe tobacco and a subtle oak bitterness. The smoke is round and smooth, more smoldering than explosive. Excellent balance between sweetness, spice, and smoke. Finish: Long, dry, spicy, and elegant. Saltiness, old oak, subtle ash, and a touch of tobacco again. Remains incredibly clean and structured. Conclusion: An impressively mature Laphroaig that displays its strong character not loudly, but with great depth and composure. Perfectly balanced, with mature complexity and beautifully integrated smoke. One of the best aged Laphroaigs of recent years – and a dram that demands time.
нос 92 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
Best ever value for money, top nodge Laphi
I experienced wonderful sensations again when I had the opportunity to try it at the festival in Paris in September 2026.
Sea salt and iodine, beaten cucumbers, wet leaves, motor oil, old rags, grease, yellow juicy fruits, smoked mango.
нос 92 · вкус 92 · финиш 91
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| Нос | 91 | Aromatic, slightly smoky, a little creamy. Dried fruit, fresh apples (one grated), citrus fruits (oranges), spices, baking spices (vanilla), sweet with honey, hints of toasted wood, caramel, and a touch of cream toffee. Pleasant and harmonious, not overly aged... 90-91 |
| Вкус | 91 | Soft, slightly smoky and sweet, a little maritime. Citrus fruits (oranges), honey, dry oak, now a hint of leather, great coffee notes, spices, oak spice, chocolate, smoke, ash, salt. Delicious. 91 |
| Финиш | 90 | Slightly spicy, oak, coffee, slightly drying. Spices, smoke, oak spice, a touch of ash and salt. Long-lasting finish, with a hint of nuttiness. I found the smoke strongest in the finish. 89-90 |
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Brief comparison with the Laphroaig 25yo 47.3% (2023) WB:237201 The 33yo is almost inevitably darker, since it was also allowed to mature in sherry casks. The 25-year-old presents itself on the nose exactly as I imagine an old Laphi to be. Lovely fruitiness (mostly local fruit with a touch of the exotic), although not quite as pronounced as in some other bottlings. Add to that the refined, mellow smoke and the sea breeze. It all works really well. The 33-year-old, on the other hand, is darker and heavier. The fruits are more red, but still completely dried. The smoke is even more subtle than in the 25-year-old, but richer. On the palate, the 25-year-old is initially somewhat sweeter, fruitier, and more exotic than on the nose. It then becomes more herbal. Additionally, the smoke increases towards the end and becomes more phenolic. The 33-year-old begins sweeter and less dark-fruited than one might expect. The smoke is more pronounced on the palate. Unfortunately, I also detect very floral, almost soapy notes, which I don't like. Then, dark chocolate. The 25-year-old wins the comparison for me. It's simply beautiful. I'm generally a fan of Laphis made from ex-bourbon. With the 33-year-old, unfortunately, too many of the floral notes come through on the palate, which I don't like. Otherwise, it's also a really delicious whisky.
91-100 – Whisky heaven, best stuff
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| Нос | 90 | Very delicate. The dram wants to be conquered. Very light maritime peat, combined with a light fruity citrus note. Leave it in the glass for plenty of time to develop. Floral notes are added. The nose gets better from dram to dram. |
| Вкус | 92 | Soft at first, but also strong. No alcohol noticeable. Becomes creamy over time. |
| Финиш | 90 | Harmonious finish. Slight Erdinger peat. Not too intense, but remains long. |
If the alcohol content was a little higher..
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I've bought this bottle on sale for 615€ and it's totally worth it. Wonderful Laphroaig!
нос 92 · вкус 93 · финиш 92
It has a relatively oily viscosity and its bouquet is of relatively strong intensity. I have aromas of pleasant, maritime peat smoke, vanilla, creme brulee, toffee, pipe tobacco, honey sweetness, chocolate and spicy oak. Deep and complex. A good balance between sweetness and dryness in terms of taste. The alcohol is well integrated and it has a heavy body.
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91,00
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| Нос | 92 | Nose: Smooth, intense, bursting from the glass. Very sweet, milk chocolate, nuts, hazelnut syrup, milk caramel, tiramisu, cinnamon, tropical fruits, pineapple and papaya, honey, delicate salty sea smoke, iodine, seaweed, ash. Wonderfully structured. Beautifully scented. 92.00 |
| Вкус | 91 | Palate: Oily, very oily, smooth, intense. Much heavier, ash, peat, smoke, salty seawater, salty leather, wet tobacco, iodine, a slightly "hospital" linoleum. Later, it becomes more mineral and fruity, mainly citrus, lime, lemon, and spices. 91.00 |
| Финиш | 89 | Finish: Medium-short, intense at first, tart and woody, broken by sea salt, peat, ash, and a touch of tart citrus and herbs. Then it fades. 89.50 |
At this point, this is the best whisky I have ever tried. Just stunning.
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| Нос | 91 | Iodine, good ol Laphroaig, sea, harbour, shells, molasses, sweet, light smoke, rope, salty. Like parfume fills the room with Laphroaig scent. I could do this for hours. Like a big hall, dining hall, old wooden chairs and walls. |
| Вкус | 92 | Sweet, bursting with flavor, only 43,8% but explosion of sweet, oily smoke, vanilla, balance, fruit basket, mouth watering. Just beautiful flavors. Nose is fantastic but taste even better. Wow. Sour cream, little hazelnut and chocolate. |
| Финиш | 89 | Sparkly, little drying, full. Touch of bitter. Short to medium. Nuts. Hazelnut. But it makes this whisky round. It's just a perfect whisky. |
gentle older sister
German Youtube Review: https://youtu.be/-JHb9ZT--KM
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| Нос | 91 | The nose of this aged Laphroaig is described as being in a completely different world, incomparable to the young, standard bottlings. It evokes the image of a "herbal retreat after a sauna," where one relaxes at a comfortable 25°C. It smells of rosemary, chamomile tea, and elderflower, accompanied by subtle red fruits and a delicate vanilla note. Particularly striking is a sweet association with Bienenstich (a type of German cake) and a very gently integrated menthol freshness. The peat is harmonious and no longer overpowers the other aromas. |
| Вкус | 93 | On the palate, the whisky initially presents itself as clearly structured and almost "cold," not as oily or velvety as one might expect. The flavor development is like a funnel: it begins narrowly with a surprising, mineral-iron note (like a ride on a "wild mouse"), then opens up further and further into a tropical fruit cocktail. This "common thread" runs through the entire mouth, bringing out vanilla and sherry notes without any one component dominating. |
| Финиш | 89 | The finish is unusually subtle for a Laphroaig and fades relatively quickly. There is no burning or harshness; instead, the finish is characterized by a very clean peat punch, which emerges as a further harmonious flavor component only at the very end. While the flavor is the absolute highlight, the finish remains rather understated and elegant. |
I treated myself to a sample of this whisky. It definitely takes a lot of time to fully enjoy. Unfortunately, it doesn't really appeal to me, especially considering the price.
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| Нос | 88 | Powerful, peat, subtle sweetness of vanilla, sherry and oak spice. |
| Вкус | 90 | Intense, full, smoke and peat with fruity notes from the sherry. Honey notes and spicy impressions. |
| Финиш | 88 | Sherry and spicy-herbal aromas, something smoked. |
43.8° of moistened wood, the peat soaking into it and the softness with age makes me think that we really have quality! A woody nose, moistened with earthy peat, sea spray and stewed fruit; vanilla extract, toasted wood, charred by pyrography. Smoky rather than peaty on the palate, aromatic spices, candied fruit alongside exotic fruits, delicate sweetness, the alcohol content is low? In any case, it's very easy to drink. A long, tenacious finish, the glass releasing wisps of smoke with a slight taste of bacon and brine.
Tasted in 10/2025
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| Нос | 89 | Smoke, malt, sherry, something dark, light fruit, apple, a touch of cinnamon, spices, buttery, sugar, bacon, dark fruits, a hint of bread. |
| Вкус | 89 | Fruit, a little banana, charcoal/ash, roasted |
| Финиш | 88 | Fruit, cinnamon, coffee, sweet, honey (dark), unfortunately a bit too short, somewhat dirty, dried fruit |
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| Нос | 93 | What a nose!!! I could sit here for hours. It yells Laphroaig. Medicinal peat, sharp but inviting. Brine, seaweed, like berries in salt water. It's old Laphroaig, not just by age but by quality and feeling. Lively, bold,brings back memories. What a lovely nose! |
| Вкус | 93 | |
| Финиш | 93 | |
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| Нос | 89 | Slightly peaty, maritime, floral, cereal, anise, balanced |
| Вкус | 90 | Interesting, licorice is different from what the nose suggests. Fir, herbs, slightly red herbs, almost exotic fruit. |
| Финиш | 87 | Tannin, exotic fruit |
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