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Laphroaig 18-year-old описывают как более мягкий, округлый и сбалансированный, чем 10-летний, с дымно-торфяными, йодистыми, морскими и травянистыми нотами, дополненными фруктовостью и сладостью. Наряду с похвалой встречаются мнения о простоте, избытке дуба, сладости или нехватке дымности, а также сожаления о снятии с производства и росте цен.
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В отзывах этот виски чаще всего предстает классическим дымно-торфяным Laphroaig с йодом, морскими и травянистыми нотами, к которым добавляются фруктовые оттенки — цитрус, яблоко, груша, сухофрукты — и сладкие тона вроде ванили, мёда, карамели и шоколада. Вкус нередко называют маслянистым и округлым, с дымом, торфом, дубом, смолой и пряностью, а финиш в большинстве отзывов длинный, хотя иногда короткий или средний, с дымом, сухостью и солёностью. По сравнению с 10-летним его описывают как более мягкий, деликатный, сдержанный и менее «аша», где дым отступает на второй план, уступая место балансу, фруктовости и сладости; при этом часть отзывов считает его не очень сложным, слишком простым для 18 лет или отмечает водянистость текстуры, избыток сухой древесины и отсутствие «аптечных» нот.
Мнения о воде и версиях расходятся: по одному мнению, добавление воды разрушает гармонию и усиливает морско-лекарственные ноты, по другим — напиток остается сливочным и сбалансированным; также упоминается непереносимость воды. Несколько отзывов сравнивают версии в зелёной и белой тубах: белая воспринимается легче, более цветочной, фруктовой и цитрусовой, тогда как зелёная — тяжелее и основательнее. Среди редких и противоречивых мнений встречаются нехватка дымности по сравнению с 10-летним, слишком сладкий вкус, избыток дуба, слова «ожидал большего» и прямое «не понимаю» этот виски; некоторые предпочитают более молодые и яркие версии. Отдельно звучат сожаления о снятии с производства и росте цен, упоминается добавленный цвет, но при этом ряд отзывов называет его лучшим Laphroaig из пробованных, одним из лучших официальных релизов, «домашним» виски и хорошим соотношением цена/качество на момент покупки.
собрано 106/200 текстовых отзывов · полный lossless-снимок WB
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| Нос | 87 | Intense, classic Laphi nose. Grass, sea air, iodine, and a hint of white pepper. In the background, a very light fruity note of mirabelle plum, physalis, and pear. |
| Вкус | 89 | It begins fruitier than on the nose, with a slight sparkle. It also becomes slightly dry and dusty. It gradually gains oiliness. The iodine note now remains more in the background. It appears very sophisticated for its age. |
| Финиш | 88 | The finish is long and now carries both grass and wood. However, the fruit and iodine are no longer present. |
A good combination of fruit and peat on the nose. Slightly spicy on the palate. 81-85 – Wow, really good one
нос 87 · вкус 81 · финиш 83
A bit sweeter and less ashy than the 2009 edition. Apart from that, they don't differ very much. The berries make me suspect that a small portion of sherry casks was involved.
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 89
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 87
Colour: E150a Body: Full Nose: Rich and complex. Classic Laphroaig peat smoke offset by a creamy vanilla sweetness. Toffee, medicinal notes- TCP, cough syrup, bandages, bacon/cured ham note, lots of liquorice root, aniseed, honey. Soft fruit in the background- Apple and a coastal mineral note- Flint, seashells, briny sand. Water: More aromatic- Cooking bacon, more coastal- Brine and seaweed then more creamy and sweet- Candy and cinnamon rolls. Tropical fruit- Mango, pineapple, banana. Taste: An instant creamy sweetness quickly develops into huge Laphroaig peat smoke, but more sweet and less harsh than the 10yo. Burning grass, ash, charcoal, TCP, but a toffee and vanilla sweetness throughout, burning caramelised sugar. Building oakiness- Liquorice and aniseed. Big coastal note- Sea salt and shells, kelp, wet granite and flint, iodine. A little tropical fruit towards the finish- Banana, mango and pineapple. Water: Less peat, more sweetness. Fruity sweetness- Apple and raisin, more tropical fruit too- Mango and pineapple. Finish: Long length. Coffee then lingering briny peat.
нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 82
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
Here is the rating of WHISKYDREAM.de Laphroaig 18 years Color: full gold. First one smells clear camp fire smoke, then additionally coming dried fruits. With repeated smelling the dried fruits disappear again. Instead, again and again briefly citrus fruits are perceptible, which suddenly turn into phenolic smoke. He smells very clear overall. Wood tones are rather light and in the background. (86) In the mouth at the same time clear smoke with decent sharpness and citrus aromas. When the aromas fade, there is mild to moderate dryness in the mouth. His age makes him round and full-bodied. (87) The finish is extremely long. Oily, the whisky flows smokily and warming down to the stomach. Anyone who stands on the North Sea beach in the winter and has it with him will not regret it. (90) Overall rating: 87 points Repurchase probability: 80% , a very good whisky, but it also has its price. More info: http://whiskydream-de.webnode.com/tastings-az/l/
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 87
нос 91 · вкус 91 · финиш 88
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| Нос | 86 | citrus, peat, smoke, |
| Вкус | 85 | little bit sweaty, oak, smoke, tar, |
| Финиш | 89 | hints of vanilla, chocolate, and peat |
Good whisky, dense, saturated, smoke and peat after 18 years of aging gradually fade away, harmoniously merging and enriching with the derivatives of the barrel (and all the time it seems that there was no sherry here, although purely bourbon aging), this is an adult malt, without youthful excesses and inappropriate maximalism.
нос 92 · вкус 91 · финиш 91
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
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нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
Tasted at Whisky Bar KL Nose - Medicinal sweetness, there's some balanced in there which i like, can nose for long, very mild peaty feeling at the end Palate - Tarry sweetness with some oil , some ashy soot , fruity sweetness with some smoke Finish - short to medium , nice lingering feeling , lingering peat with some medicinal feel , some smoke in between.
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
I previously compared the Laphroaig 25yo 2017 (WID:101491) and Laphroaig 25yo 2018 (WID:118318) and here are my impressions. In the nose the smoke is drier and stronger on the 2017 than on the 2018. The 2017 also has more woody notes and appears darker. The 2018 has even more elegant smoke and also a nice fruitiness (citrus and yellow fruits) and has more brilliance. This impression also continues in the mouth and I can almost copy the impressions from my nose. The 2017 is no longer quite as dull as it was on the nose. But it can't keep up with the 2018 because there's simply more life in it. Don't get me wrong, the 2017 is of course also a delicious whisky, because it could perhaps be done a little differently. So for me the clear winner is the bottling from 2018. I wouldn't be willing to pay the high price for the 2017. With the 2018 you could even consider it to some extent. Now the comparison between Laphroaig 18yo 2013 (WID:42886) and Laphroaig 25yo 2018 (WID:118318), because the Laphroaig 25yo 2017 (WID:101491) was not able to prevail against the 18. On the nose the 25 is fruitier and more elegant. The 18 has a little more smoke and also darker wood tones. This continues in the mouth. The 18 is more powerful, the 25 is a little more subtle and elegant. Phew, not that easy. The 18 does well. I think it's more of a question of what you want. If you want more Islay in your glass, then the choice is probably the 18. If you want something more subtle and classy, then go for the 25. So for me the 18 is definitely on par. For me, the 25er from 2018 is easily ahead because of its lovely fruitiness. I don't have a bottle of the 25 in stock. But I'm not sad that I still have two bottles of the 18 (although not exactly this one, but from 2014). My ranking: 1. 25yo 2018 2. 18yo 2013 3. 25yo 2017
Medicinal peat nose, burnt wood smoke, some alcohol in the form of turpentine and apple. Small tip of caramel attack, alcohol is well integrated but the texture a little watery, bitter plants and liquorice. The finish is warming on the plants and with a saline texture. Good.
нос 88 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
Great whisky! Nice fruity and balanced or balanced as QC and TW. The smoke is already coming back a bit, the phenolic is not so present anymore. Has the stuff as personal Laphroaigfavorite ascend ;-)
нос 91 · вкус 90 · финиш 91
нос 89 · вкус 91 · финиш 89
Very nice Islay standard, which concerns the without finish my favorite so far.
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 88
The best Laphroaig I've tasted sofar.
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 90
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 89
A good whisky, but not the revelation I was hoping for. He is more mature and calmer than the 10s, oily and soft, but not very complex. I would not buy a bottle for the price.
A Laph right in his boots, a classic French GDS. He was a very good Q / P, no more now. It lacks complexity elsewhere.
нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
Delicious bourbon barrel ripening with the little extra kick through the charcoal smoke. Does not tolerate water, but really delicious. The years have made it smooth, but not incredibly complex.
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| Нос | 88 | Color: light gold-yellow Individual thick legs form and slowly run down the glass wall. Cool nose, light fruity (grapes and pears) and charred wood. Very pleasant smell, the alcohol is well integrated. With water, the smoke is barely noticeable and the whisky overall is even more fruity. |
| Вкус | 88 | Beautifully viscous, tingling mouthfeel, the fruits are a tad darker and the smoke more subtle. Oh it does not tolerate water well, just a few drops and it looks limp and thin. |
| Финиш | 86 | Short to medium long, dry, fruit and smoke have combined. The only thing left with water is the tingle and an impression of charcoal on the tongue. |
You could still become a fan of the Smoky Malts. Another great part. Round, harmonious, delicious. Similar to Talisker 18Y, the smoky notes are not dominant, appear more as companions and consistently provide a fine contrast.
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| Нос | 89 | Slight citrus note at the beginning, there is clear smoke, somehow slightly cooling, mint-fresh, goes towards the fireplace or campfire. In addition, ham, smoked bacon, vanilla and sweet, fruity orange peel, apple, salty, maritime notes, slightly grassy after dry hay. Alcohol is very well integrated for me. |
| Вкус | 90 | Sweet vanilla honey with a nice contrast through the smoke. Everything looks very creamy, round. Slightly tingling spice with orange, peach, apple, lime, chocolate, has a slightly dry mouth. For me, however, a great, balanced and harmonious whisky. |
| Финиш | 88 | long finish, smoke is largely retained, with a dryness with coffee and a slightly sweet note. |
Quiet an elegant delicate Laphroaig. Love the oily mouthfeel and delicate peat. The finish is good, however everything else doesn’t stand out and lacks complexity. And where’s the medicine box?
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| Нос | 83 | Mild smoke and peat, a little honey, bandage for kids fingers, pinch of seaweed. Delicate Laphroaig? |
| Вкус | 83 | A little bit of everything the nose suggest. Good mouthfeel, oily. |
| Финиш | 85 | Medium long, little peat smoke but love the oily mouth coating delicate peat. |
22/22/22/22
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 91
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
нос 82 · вкус 80 · финиш 79
I really liked my first Laphroaig and makes you want older bottlings ... :-)
Very drinkable
The typicality of the distillate (some would say brutality) is significantly softened thanks to increased aging.
нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 88
нос 91 · вкус 84 · финиш 87
With water it is fruiter on the nose and the peat is more subdued. The palate is creamy now on icing sugar, croissants and shortbread, the peat is definitely in the background and the swet sherry still in abundance. Still medium length and very sweet. I think this would be an excellent dram for an introduction to Islay whisky and peat. I really like it
Aroma: sweet, spicy, fruity, honey, soft, mild smoke Taste: smoky, flowery, oak, slightly sweet Finish: long, soft, dry, smoky
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
нос 88 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
Great thing, unfortunately only very expensive to buy.
Very nice Laphroaig, deliciously sweet smoky.
нос 88 · вкус 90 · финиш 92
нос 88 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
Delicious Laphroaig, intensive taste. Take your time and you will experience a wonderful dram!
A fantastic whisky! The flavor profile is something special and unfortunately it was discontinued in 2015. Prices have now exploded. What did I pay like that? 2014: 53 € (!!) 2016: €80 2023: €140 at a trusted local dealer for good customers. Currently, €250 and more are charged online. I really hope he comes back at some point.
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 89
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 90
нос 95 · вкус 95 · финиш 95
Considering the price of round about 55€ this may be one of the best value for money ratios of all whiskys. And furthermore bottled at 48%vol....superb!
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 85
How sad: This lovely bottling is withdrawn from the market… (http://whiskyexperts.net/bestaetigt-laphroaig-18yo-wird-aus-dem-programm-genommen/)
нос 91 · вкус 92 · финиш 92
Just lovely.
[October, 2014] Together with friends I emptied a bottle that I bought for 60 Euro in September, 2014. [December, 2014] Together with friends I emptied another bottle that I bought for 60 Euro in October, 2014.In my old rating system (ten scales that translate into WB points: 50 - 66 - 75 - 80 - 82,5 - 85 - 87,5 - 90 - 92,5 - 95) I scored this 87,5 both times. My notes state a very quaffable dram that is rather subtle and delicate (instead of the usual Laphroaig "raw" power). I like it!
Super Laphroaig, complex, elegant, yet strong and precise!
нос 96 · вкус 99 · финиш 97
нос 92 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
Simple, straightforward, quite rich and recognizable Laphroaig. sorry only the body failed, too simple for 18 years. To get acquainted with the basic line is a very decent example
Spicy forest scent jumps in your nose, without too much resin. Smells like a log cabin in the right way. A piece of very good Sardinian cheese brings miraculous new vistas. The whisky initially becomes excessively sweet and then warm, layered, with honey and a hint of orange. The complex scent of wood, masculine perfume, mint is followed by a dry, medicinal and spicy taste. A piece of genuine 95% cocoa chocolate burial bitter reopens the negotiations. Slightly sweeter, soft, long finish, interesting spicy and o-ver-all wood. Peat is hardly to be found, at most in the aftertaste there is a hint of smoke. Also a bit salty. This excellent.
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
A wonderful drop, a top Laphroig. The smoky note is present, but not dominant With its light golden yellow color in the glass shows wonderful, slowly pulling down oily legs
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| Нос | 92 | Elegant, pleasant smoky-sweet, slightly fruity smoke, also slightly phenolic-medical. No biting alcohol can be felt, banana and vanilla are also noticeable |
| Вкус | 93 | slight peppery sharpness, peaty smoke with pleasant sweetness. The phenolic-medical taste is clear at first, then the oak slowly follows. lies pleasantly oily-creamy and soft in the mouth, |
| Финиш | 93 | Long, light tart note, smoke and oak remain on the tongue for a long time, even a slight sweetness is retained |
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Laphroaig 18 year old 48% official bottling. Golden orange. Aroma is big on the pineapple and white chocolate vanilla. Stonking. Maybe just a touch of Pritstik. But this nose is tropical white chocolate with a hint of oaky perfume. Taste has almost no smoke up front. A muted smoke builds. There are also no medicinal notes until very late on. Crystalline hard-edged pebbly sandy fruity notes. Salt and sand are intermingled with dried old tropical fruits and a whisper of smoke comes through on the finish. I mean it's nicely complex. You don't get obvious spirit, oak or peat - of course there are suggestions of all of those things but they're rolling into and on top of each other, creating something more. The impression given is sandy, flint, cumin, earthy clay but also impressions of fruit. Later on the oak forms a more obvious structure and there's a slight bitter note. If you breathe over the top of the whisky in your mouth you get more of the peat. It's an interesting whisky without doubt. It certainly breaks the mould for Laphroaig's official bottlings. My personal taste favours a little more of the spirit character vs oak than is delivered here, but it's still a great whisky. 3.6/86
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
Laphroaig 18 Year Old ABV: 48% Cask: Bourbon Nose: Half a second of faint smoke, then a sharp turn to fresh grape. Palate: Popcorn. Cheeseburger. Score: 91 [Must try] — one point shy of how stunning it was the first time.
Very smooth and silky. Like it a lot! This is a very elegant expression with a nice strength!
The addition of water causes a loss of harmony and dominates the maritime-medicinal aromas.
Added color.. not cool.. ;)
нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 82
Laphroaig 18 Tasted 2015-05-08 @ Tobi: N: iodized salt, medicinal, fenolian smoke, light vanilla G: spicy woody, slight bitterness, vanilla on the finish with a long dry tobacco finish - very good strong "men's whisky", 86
нос 88 · вкус 85 · финиш 87
A good and balanced Laphroaig - 03.04.2015
gentle and sophisticated
This one was my first Laphroaig, more than a year ago. It was a fundamental mark on my way of Whisky, and when i now have a dram of this in my glass it´s still the same impressive bottling to me. Without doubt (to me of course!) the most impressive 18yo standard bottling from Islay. 90/91 pts. 02.03.2017: confirmed, tendency to 91 pts.
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 89
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
[October, 2015] I had this dram during an "Laphroaig Bicentenary" tasting at Bonn. In my old rating system (ten scales that translate into WB points: 50 - 66 - 75 - 80 - 82,5 - 85 - 87,5 - 90 - 92,5 - 95) I scored it 87,5. I took no detailed notes as I knew it before.
Much better than 10 years old. At the original price (65 €) it was a good deal, to that of today, I spend my turn ...
It´s a pity that this great stuff isn´t available anymore. I really like the smoothness and balanced mouthfeel!
нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
Laphroaig 18-year @48% My second bottle and I just don't get it. The 10-year is so incredible, but this takes away the vibrancy and I can't really pick up on any added complexity. I'll probably try for another bottle because I'm weak, but meh.
Balance (22) Fine Whisky (88)
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
Better than 16yo, but gap to eg 25yo
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| Нос | 89 | Leather, salt, seaweed, sea breeze, barn dust, whisky of course smoky and typically pharmacy. |
| Вкус | 88 | Mint, lime, monitor-like, apple wine, leaf tea, tar. |
| Финиш | 87 | Unfortunately, it fails in terms of aroma and taste, but a solid one could be better. |
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
87.5-88 peat as a background, nice cream and fruit
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
нос 78 · вкус 78 · финиш 85
What makes this whisky is its perfect balance. The flavors are complex and everything is well integrated, especially the smoke and the alcohol. Nothing wins here a disturbing dominance. He has matured in the 18 years in the best sense of the word. The smoke is pushed back, but has lost nothing of its character, everything fits together harmoniously. Hard to believe that the supplies should be finally at last. It's a pity, it's one of my favorite drums.
A strong showing by Laphroaig. I like this one much better than the new (and old) 15yo.
I'm having it side by side with the 10 yo. This is of course more refined, more complex, has more depth. But I find a bit too much of the drying wood here and I#m missing a bit the juiciness of the young one.
Note by Serge Valentin from whiskyfun.com: Laphroaig 18 yo (48%, OB, +/-2015) I haven’t formally tasted the 18 since it came out in 2009, but I had liked it quite a lot at that time (WF 87). It was replacing the old 15, but it seems that it’s now replaced with the new 15. Go figure. Colour: gold. Nose: starts with some sawdust and vanilla, which is a little disconcerting, but everything is soon to fall into place. A mild smoke, some autumn leaves, some seawater, a little bacon, hessian, seaweed, pu-erh tea, humus… It’s not big, it’s even a little shy and fragile despite the rather high strength, but I do enjoy this delicate nose quite a lot. I find it classy. Mouth: oh very good, chiselled, complex, elegant… There’s a little newish oak again, like at first nosing, but these salty bacon and kippers, plus the smoked tea, plus the touches of tropical fruits that hint at the distillery’s more glorious ages are most appealing. The whole’s just a little simple. Finish: medium long, with ideas of mangos indeed. Comments: very very good, I think, just somewhat lacking inspiration, oomph, and complexity. As if some re-racking in newish bourbon oak had occurred at some point. Not too sure. SGP:456 - 84 points.
Really good value for money. Got it for around 60€.
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
The intense smoke is about to smell as soon as you get closer. However, not very phenolic, rather mild. Quite different than the 10s. Oh man, who pulls in at the first sip, very nice strong, intense, fruity, smoky. Class combination. He is now even fruity, it comes a little sweet. The finish is not too long, but very pleasant. Conclusion: better than I expected. Very good!
A classic that shows the complexity and balance of mature Laphroaigs
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
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нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
Laphroaig at it´s best, the 18 Y imho represents the character of the distilery like no other bottling, except the CS. The 18 years in the cask took a bit of the alcohol edge and therefore added some nice compexity. Smoke, iodine, salt, wood and phenol, an amazing dram. Get it while you can
нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
One of the best whiskys I have tried. If you have one of those bottles keep it as it has been discontinued for some years.
нос 100 · вкус 100 · финиш 100
Delicious stuff. Nice triad of smoke, sweet aromas from the barrel and still enough fruit. It's really intense and the Islay enjoyment is ready. Retasted with the xbein - awarded the same number of points straight away...
Since May 2013 in a new guise - now in a white tube. But also this great, mature Laphi is no longer available since the end of 2014 (except stocks)! Without a doubt a top malt - I had it in my glass for the last time in February 2017!
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 87
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
Balanced Laphroaig, which the age is good to face.
Complex TCP influenced chocolatemix. Not so much smoke in the back compared to the 18 year old green. Concerning price/performance ratio: 9/10
A lovely aged, peated dram. Wish the nose was as complex as the palate. Great nonetheless.
so expensive now?
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 85
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нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
The smoke has degraded too much complexity especially in the nose. Very elegant on the tongue and on the finish, more set and less stormy than younger Laphroaigs, but I also had very high expectations for this bottling.
Simply a top whisky!
Complex Laphroaig. Pleasant salty, sweet, fruity, smoky ratios.
нос 86 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 89
Decent middle aged peaty whisky. I am starting to think that I prefer my peated whiskies young though. At least Laphroaigs, as I prefer QC, 10 CS and Cairdeas 2013 to this 18 year old.
нос 88 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
One of the best whiskys I have tried. If you have one of those bottles keep it as it has been discontinued for some years.
нос 100 · вкус 99 · финиш 100
Radically different from the 16-year-old is a much greater restraint of smoke. I liked the very nice balance between smoke and fruit. N:22 T:23 F:22 B:21
A very nice Laphroaig. Round, complex, smoke, salt and flower notes. This is so pleasant and a quality dram.
N: initially sweet, then creamy peat notes, some honey, fresh sea breeze, very fine! G: Heath, smoke, medicinal peat, a little malty, a little pepper, also a little wood spice. A: slightly dry, spicy, smoke in the direction of smoked ham, sea breeze again.
нос 88 · вкус 93 · финиш 93
A brighter, zesty take on Laphroaig 18. It felt fresher than the green‑tube 18yo—crisp citrus and green fruit up front, with the medicinal character present but not overbearing.
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| Нос | 88 | Lime zest; medicinal/iodinic notes; green apple; hay/dried grass; a faint malty touch; herbal lift. |
| Вкус | 88 | Lime and green apple to the fore; a clean medicinal/iodinic accent; hay; subtle maltiness. |
| Финиш | 87 | Lime and green apple, with light oak. |
нос 82 · вкус 85 · финиш 88
Thank you, Helgo, for this delicious sample. I have the 10 yo in the glass very often and am always enthusiastic, but the 18er exceeds that still a lot. Milder, sweeter and more balanced ... A great whisky!
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 91
excellent nose on heavy smoke, phenols and quite medicinal, very laphroaiggy. The taste is very elegant and polished, lighter than expected. the finish is medium on nice dry smoke
Last orders at the Whisky squad bar. N: Soft yet deep putty<peat. It’s so refreshing to nose aged peat malt over the swathes of young smokers crashing onto the market these days. It's like the difference between virgin and second fill for casks, i.e. significant. That age [18 years+], softens the phenols and can allow a deeper, more complex alchemy to ensue. T: Soft, fruity, vegetal, squidgy yumminess. F: A sweet>bitter=sour finish with wisps of a mechanics tool cupboard. C: Ideal final dram, probably the best of the night. Loved the softness despite the ample [even generous] 48% abv. Scores a B[+]
нос 88 · вкус 84 · финиш 89
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
rated price is 55eu (when it was launched)
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
Delicious. Not as ashy as the 10's, so I like "smoker".
Great, complex whisky!
Fruity, harmonious nose, banana, vanilla, marzipan, and of course some peat. In the mouth then much peat smoke, slightly dry, slightly peppery, long finish. Nice.
Expected more
нос 88 · вкус 86 · финиш 87
One of the best whiskys I have tried. If you have one of those bottles keep it as it has been discontinued for some years.
нос 100 · вкус 99 · финиш 100
нос 88 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
Nice lemonade... Good combination of sweetness and smokiness. One of the best Laphroaig from regular line
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| Нос | 91 | Sweetness with spicy |
| Вкус | 90 | Light peat with oily texture |
| Финиш | 90 | light saltness and a lot of smokiness |
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
нос 91 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
(Originally written in Korean and translated by Gemini.) Green vs. White comes down to personal preference. The Green Tube feels heavier and more robust than the White Tube. This one (White Tube) is slightly more floral, fruity, and citrusy. While the Green Tube offers a heavier profile, the White Tube leans a bit lighter.
In any case, more complex than the 10, but it is not enough smoky me. If you can overlook this, you get a great whisky!
Laphroaig 18 years old, original bottling, 48% alc. Region: Islay, Scotland Nose: Smoky but not intrusive. The alcohol content is noticeable. The smoke is a mixture of sea breeze, brackish and algae on the one hand and iodine, disinfectants and other medicinal flavors on the other hand. With is also a somewhat artificial sweetness, resembles gummy bears. The whisky is then drier and slightly woody, but the smoke is always pushing forward. Mild spices without bitter oak. Palate: peat smoke, phenol and a touch of tar paper. In addition, a really strong sweetness with light fruit, caramel, vanilla and honey. In addition, a touch of fleur-de-sel, now the oak is a bit present. Finish: Long and spicy with peat smoke (now less medicinal) and slightly oily / earthy aromas. Conclusion: Very nice standard bottling, which should now be replaced by a 15-year-old Laphroaig. Let's see if this can then keep up. 89/100 points (tasted 2015)
Good but, as in all OB recent of the distillery, the oak is too much present.
I like it very much, a great Laphroaig. Blind tasting --Wichtelbus XX -
N- Unusual, sea air and ink-y. Stale air in the closet. Alluring dark chocolate aroma, nutty. Candy sweet follow by choking spicy chili smokes. P- Medium. Thick flavours of burnt leather smokes with sweet prunes. F- Velvet, smooth and very long. A layer of chili spicy remain at the back of throat with creamy dark cocoa. — at The Whisky Bar, Kuala Lumpur.
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
Need to adjust my score from a while ago from 87->88. Also very nice that Laphroaig went for 48%. Otherwise it would have scored less. Wanted to sell my bottle, but that ain't going to happen. This one is going in a dark dusty corner where it can rest for a few years before I enjoy it again.
Color: gold Nose: Subtle smoke, honey, vanilla, lemon cheesecake comes to my mind. Alcohol can not be felt, but even harsh notes I can not find, if you hide the smoke. The smoke is not a hospital, rather spicy, which I really like. After a while, subtle tart notes emerge. Second nose makes me associate something like milk chocolate, but always accompanied by a pleasant smoky note. I do not know why ... but I also think of melted or lightly burnt butter with biscuits ... mannoman, super interesting nose! Taste: Pleasantly sweet, with associations of butter biscuits and honey, but then comes the peat smoke flavor ... Honey Barbeque does it quite well for me. In the aftermath sparkle on dark chocolate and my association of sourish wood tones such as tobacco and leather. Very nice, I like it very much! The smoke remains in the background with some iodine. I would describe the finish as medium to long. Unfortunately, the leather or tobacco association disappears relatively quickly, but the main thing is that it is there. A light sweetness with subtle smoke remains on the tongue. Conclusion: You can tell that the drop has its 18 years on the hump. I really like it a lot. The balance between the pleasant sweetness and the meaningful finish is wonderful.
нос 91 · вкус 89 · финиш 90
very good but not as elegant as the 15 yo. 88/100
нос 90 · вкус 88 · финиш 89
Kind of sad to realize that I bought a bottle of this wonderful malt for less than half the price back in 2015. Just 3 years ago... €54. Still have the receipt. Thought it was very expensive.
It used to be a nice standard bottling with a good price-performance ratio. In 2021 only remaining stocks will be available at double to triple the price. When it comes to smoky ex-bourbon casks, I often long for sherry casks and dark red fruits. With this dignified, aged bottling, you don't get the impression that anything is missing. But on the contrary. A great whisky, which unfortunately cannot be replaced by the new 16-year-old in terms of taste, although the latter is also very successful.
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Very good balance of sherry - fruit - and smoke. Enjoyment. A bit reserved.
нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
нос 89 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
Similar to the green tube but slightly more citric and lighter.
нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
нос 91 · вкус 88 · финиш 95
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 87
нос 82 · вкус 82 · финиш 79
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 84
Well-balanced Laphroaig, in which a lot of peat has already been mined in sweetness. As a result, this tastes a lot "rounder" than the standard 10er bottling. Maybe a bit too sweet for me ...
So far my most beautiful experience with Laphroaig. Of the dominant phenolic smoke of the younger bottlings, I often often only have heartburn. The 18yo shows much more depth, maturity and complexity. Delicious.
In the nose very complex, in the mouth then harder sounds are struck, which does not bother me.
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 87
нос 89 · вкус 91 · финиш 91
нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
First of all, one of the best 18s I own. This velvety soft despite plenty of alcohol is very special. The sea air nose and the taste of salty, sweet, fruity to smoky. All there. Fantastic. house whisky.
One to try if your previous impression of Laphroaig has been one of an exclusively peat-driven bruiser. This is actually very sophisticated and laid back.
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| Нос | 89 | Musty, mellow, mushroomy, but also fragrantly floral, with a much-muted peatiness. The wood is pretty prominent, but thankfully not of the "fresh", i.e., gingery-peppery variety. Rather refill-oriented. A bit farmy as well. |
| Вкус | 89 | Iodine, camphor, thyme honey, smoked fish and a faintly tropical fruitiness at the death. Amazingly soft and mild for 48%. |
| Финиш | 87 | Long, obviously, but not quite as long as you might expect. Somehow thinner than the palate had me expect. Seems more like 46 (or even lower) than 48 percent, weirdly enough. |
нос 91 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
Whole, harmonious, not fussy and extremely consistent whisky. There is no expression of 10, smoke and hospital themes are muted. I suppose he may seem boring in his aristocratic restraint. Expected a little more.
What was a retail price for it before discontinued?
нос 89 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
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