Laphroaig Quarter Cask

Laphroaig

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Laphroaig Quarter Cask — мощный дымно-торфяной виски с йодом, морской солью и лекарственными нотами, дополненными сладостью; мнения о сложности и качестве расходятся, есть заметные критические отзывы.

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В большинстве отзывов Quarter Cask описывают как насыщенный, дымно-торфяной виски с типичным для Laphroaig характером: торф, дым, йод, морская соль, лекарственные и «дезинфицирующие» ноты, к которым добавляются сладость (ваниль, карамель, шоколад, фрукты, иногда банановая фруктовость) и древесные оттенки. Крепость 48% и небольшие бочки дают насыщенность и сладость; финиш часто называют долгим, дымным и пряным. Часть дегустаторов считает его более сладким, мягким и округлым, чем десятилетний, и предпочитает его десятке, особенно по соотношению цена/качество; другие, наоборот, предпочитают 10-летний, называют Quarter Cask одномерным, менее сложным, пресноватым или менее типичным. Критические и противоречивые мнения тоже присутствуют: слишком много фенола и «больничный»/химический профиль, агрессивный алкоголь, неприятный new-make характер, горький, вяжущий или резкий финиш, «картонные» ноты, излишняя дубовость, жалобы на «испорченный» финиш и на то, что виски стал хуже, чем раньше. Отмечают также быстрое ухудшение или окисление после открытия (с предупреждением опустошить бутылку примерно за три четверти года, иначе появляется горечь и дёгтевость), при этом несколько отзывов указывают, что напиток улучшается после времени в открытой бутылке или с воздухом. Отдельно звучит вариативность партий: ранние розливы ценятся как более торфяные, тогда как новые выпуски описываются как менее торфяные и более сладкие, а один из более поздних розливов назван разочарованием; упоминается и добавленный карамельный краситель.

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Igitor Connoisseur 87 18 aug 2023 9:27 pm

нос 88 · вкус 86 · финиш 86

MarcinSmm Connoisseur 84 11 jun 2024 9:43 pm

нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

JG76 Expert Senior 86 16 jul 2024 9:56 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	83	Light smoke
Вкус	87	Salty, burnt sticks
Финиш	88	Salty, burnt sticks

tmss Expert Junior 84 24 aug 2024 10:46 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	83	Demerara sugar, smoky peat, blackcurrant, firey, honey bacon, papaya.
Вкус	85	Bakewell tart, sweet, velvety, rich, nectarine, golden syrup, sweet marmite, umami, barbeque sauce, brown sauce and honey ham. Floral note like iris.
Финиш	84	Sweet and floral, heather, syrupy,honey,

whiskyloverturk Expert Junior 82 16 mar 2025 12:33 pm

нос 83 · вкус 81 · финиш 81

LaphroaigRules Expert Senior 89 30 mar 2025 1:21 pm

нос 84 · вкус 92 · финиш 92

RGill Expert Senior 77 14 jun 2025 11:36 am

A robust whisky.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	85	Typical peat smoke from Laphroaig with that medicinal side. Fresh seaweed, candied lemon and licorice.
Вкус	75	Balanced and fresh. Fireqmoke, lemon zest and citrus in general. Licorice is still there with white pepper.
Финиш	70	Maybe a bit short. Quite similar as the taste. A daily dram for sure.

feolai Connoisseur 85 17 feb 2026 5:55 pm

Like it very much!

нос 82 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

Fable Expert Senior 84 31 dec 2014 2:40 pm

нос 84 · вкус 86 · финиш 84

Patrick93 Connoisseur 85 01 may 2015 9:58 am

нос 86 · вкус 79 · финиш 81

Mr.Edradour Connoisseur 78 12 jan 2016 4:16 pm

I do not like this NAS whisky. Too much phenol in my opinion. Reminds me on hospital or chemical lab.

malthead-1984 Expert Senior 86 25 jul 2017 9:18 pm

нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 88

Max70 Connoisseur 89 27 jul 2018 9:34 pm

нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 88

Hvdree Connoisseur 84 11 nov 2018 11:40 pm

нос 84 · вкус 86 · финиш 82

TobiasHolm Member Senior 87 24 may 2020 2:47 pm

If the 10 is the pure expression of that salty, seaweed type of wet smoke, then this is a more complex and rich, dryer charcoal type of smoke that fills your entire mouth. Overall a superb effort from Laphroaig, considering the price.

The_Independent Expert Senior 86 27 jul 2020 12:22 am

A beautiful, no frills Laphroaig.

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

Benjamin_Wang Expert Junior 82 12 mar 2021 10:40 am

Too oaky on the nose, along with the smoke. One dimensional, very young.

нос 81 · вкус 82 · финиш 82

The_Osprey Expert Senior 87 30 jun 2021 10:42 pm

Laphroaig Quarter Cask, 48%. Aug 2018 - Dram sample. Smooth smoke, paraffin, waxy smooth smoke and oak, quite mellow like a watered down Port Charlotte with a touch of TCP. Nice enough. (3.3/79) Mar 2019 - At Laphroaig distillery. Not the rounded peatiness of 10, more woody. (3.4/81) May 2019 - Bottle at home (procured cheaply from Amazon for £24) - there's a medicinal iodine swimming pool note in the finish. This is growing on me - it's a very nice official Laphroaig bottling. Aroma soft smoked fish, lightly medicinal, toffee notes. Taste soft smoke and vanilla biscuit. Seemed to improve as I drank my way through the bottle. (3.6/86) July 2019 - Dram at a bar. Aroma liquorice wood and sticky rice. Some faint medicinal and smoke notes. Taste oily rubbery burnt rubber wood and smoke. I do feel that this whisky improves with air. (3.65/87)

90ClubWhisky Connoisseur 85 19 aug 2021 10:58 am

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	87	Sweet peat. Hospital. Bandages. Maybe a dentist, but in a better, sweeter way. Salt. Sea breeze. Salty caramel. Maybe even some peanut butter. For this strength and age, the alcohol is well covered. Smoke. The aromas in the nose change. It is comprehensive.
Вкус	86	Medicine definitely stands out at the beginning. Medical peat. Salt. Lots of spices. Pepper, ginger. Spicy. Then saltiness and sweetness again. Salty caramel.
Финиш	87	Smoke. Sweetness and salt. Salty caramel. Smoke and medication again. There are also spices. Chili, ginger. The salty, sweet and medicinal aromas remain for a long time. Long finish.

eselsim Expert Senior 82 13 feb 2022 12:04 pm

Canola oil, moss, peat, turf, medicinal smoke, burnt wood. Slightly off balance and alcohol forward

YD84 Expert Senior 90 20 may 2022 10:17 pm

Bonfire smoke, very slightly medicinal, cheese, hay, barbecued tropical fruits, buttered biscuits, old parchment, damp earth, salt, pepper. Meaty and musty. Lovely texture. A robust, tasty dram which has the added benefit of being superb value for money.

нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 89

PhilJonhson Member Junior 85 08 nov 2022 11:17 am

I like the fact that it smells like barbecue from 5 meters away when I open the bottle

Edvaldo58 Member Junior 79 12 jan 2024 7:27 pm

Less medicinal than I expected

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	84	Peat smoke, hamburger, French fries, some tape, charcoal, firewood, sea, seaweed, dark chocolate, coffee
Вкус	83	Citrus, refreshing, campfire ash, doesn't remind me much of a laphroaig, charcoal, chocolate, smoke, peat, oak
Финиш	70	Old powdered milk, rotten meat, chocolate. God awful

RichardPsmith Expert Senior 82 29 feb 2024 8:52 pm

Aroma - good grain bread, yeasty, creamy aromas. Taste - sweet, honey, cereal bars. Active, high fruitiness. Salted caramel, chocolate and cookies appear in the aftertaste. The whisky turned out to be much more expressive, younger and a revelation.

Condor Expert Senior 85 31 oct 2025 7:40 am

Johnny_Starkiller Expert Junior 84 14 nov 2025 4:17 pm

нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

Matt_River Expert Senior 86 23 jun 2026 5:21 am

slightly better than the new version nice peat and cheese notes

Opeth83 Expert Senior 83 26 sep 2015 10:35 am

6cl sample

нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 82

Marko_I Connoisseur — 26 dec 2015 10:41 pm

Great young Laphroaig with a good kick.

Mr.Edradour Connoisseur 78 12 jan 2016 4:15 pm

нос 75 · вкус 77 · финиш 75

Grutslurp Member Senior 88 05 apr 2016 2:27 pm

D-E-licious. For the price, this is hard to beat. It's surprisingly complex, very intense and comforting at the same time. Drinking this transports me to a camp-fire in a rain wet forest. Awesome that a whisky can do that. And that Fernet Branca-like herbal bitter-sweetness in the finish is really something.

WhiskyLovingPianist Connoisseur — 10 jun 2016 5:01 pm

N: I know i was disappointed with this last time i tried this NAS [around 2014]. 2016 heralds time for me to try this again, but a bottle from the same batch. Im getting smoked potatoes [uncooked], smoked paprika, BBQ celery-scrub. Five months later the buttery, almost eggy sponge malty arrival is something to behold and m loving this farmy, oily - well i could go on but a consolidated, moorish, Islay-umami should cover it nicely. Actually its equally salty and coastal as it is inland/highland? - and those oily butters make this a nigh on flawless start. T: A swirling mixture of sweet-to-medicinal-to-candy sweet woody-peaty-potato notes. Acacia honey into the finish. Five months later and the oily, sweet butter is the enduring quality - fabulous F: The finish is longer than the palate with smoked oily-malt, some smoke, some ash - actually heaps of ashtray now. Five months on and the [smoky/ashtray/bonfire] milk chocolate on the finish is to die for - beats actual chocolate hands down. C: In the main, my earlier disappointment with this Quarter cask, and still my main gripe is it’s strength, it’s too thin at 40%. That aside, this is a thoroughly engaging malt with sweet profile waves that swirl underneath the peat smoke. Five months after opening this second bottle and its cooking, Its a B score [minimum] without question. B+ wouldn’t be outrageous either. So what’s changed from the first time i tried this? Me, obviously. Now i get the buzz around the Quarter cask! Buzzy indeed, but as is often the case, it’s batch dependant. Scores a B[+]

boy_genius_ck Connoisseur 86 04 oct 2016 5:49 am

нос 86 · вкус 88 · финиш 85

sammy01 Expert Junior 86 03 dec 2016 5:14 pm

нос 82 · вкус 87 · финиш 90

malthead-1984 Expert Senior 86 25 jul 2017 9:17 pm

Not bad a nice easy drinking. Is quite one-dimensional but that very delicious. Islay PLV tip

mema82 Connoisseur 84 21 apr 2018 1:04 pm

нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 84

Dyno Expert Senior 87 25 jul 2018 10:44 am

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 87

Lorion Connoisseur 80 23 nov 2018 1:09 am

Solid and delicious. 80 points.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	85	Smoke. Bananas. Chocolate. Grass.
Вкус	75	Ash. Unripe bananas. Sweet. Wood.
Финиш	80	Long, a bit bitter. Sweet.

Dris Connoisseur 87 18 mar 2019 1:33 am

нос 86 · вкус 88 · финиш 86

erwinnlim Expert Senior 79 31 mar 2020 12:39 am

If you're looking for a punch of peat at a very accessible price, this is the dram for you. Although a NAS, I'd pick this over the classic 10 any day. Value (£29) : 8/10

SwiftyMcVeigh Expert Senior 89 28 may 2020 10:58 pm

Top quality for a small price.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	88	Peat (smoke) is there, but less medicinal (the note is there, of course), more like campfire, seaweed, sea spray, cold ash. Vanilla, lemon, earthy, moss, fishing trawler, oak wood, a little sweet.
Вкус	89	Oily, soft, mossy, earthy, peat, vanilla, caramel, black tea
Финиш	90	Smoky, ashy, oak flavor, sweetness, dark chocolate, becoming dry, medium to long. Maritime associations again.

dimitrios Expert Junior 84 03 may 2021 7:47 pm

нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

Ostap Connoisseur 88 07 jul 2021 7:59 pm

07/09/2013: Powerful Luff! Love it.

Hsh Expert Senior 82 14 mar 2022 9:25 am

It feels lighter and crisper than 10, and it's also quite tasty and attractive.

FoivosSoueref Expert Senior 87 20 jun 2023 10:03 pm

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

RichardPsmith Expert Senior 82 29 feb 2024 8:30 pm

The aroma is sharp, not complex. In the nose - barley, grains, paint, wood and fresh boards, dry grass. Taste - sweetness, peat, smoke at the beginning. Then very acrid and peppery on the tongue, a strong bourbon barrel influence. The aftertaste is peat and sweet.

littlebuzzed Expert Senior 82 03 mar 2024 2:55 am

Enjoyed the sample, but don't need a bottle.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	83	Peat and medicinal notes, creamy, a little sweetness
Вкус	82	More peat, caramel, peppery spice building, iodine
Финиш	82	Lingering on pepper and spice

Sanma Expert Senior 84 06 nov 2024 4:16 am

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	84	Medicine, apple, lemon, malty, seaweed, vanilla
Вкус	85	Apple, lemon, medicine, malty, oily
Финиш	83	Lemon, medicine, malty

Whiskopij Expert Senior 85 25 oct 2025 1:26 pm

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Нос	85	Peat. Medical smoke, iodine, wet bandages. And at the same time, a campfire, a grill: wet wood, charcoal. Citrus: lemon and orange peel. Vanilla. Cream. Toffee. Werther's Original milk candy. Brine.
Вкус	86	Citrus fruits first, but then a medicinal-campfire smoke appears. Some smoked fruit: something like plum. And smoked meat. Vanilla. Cream. Milk candy. Honey. Toffee. Salt. Salted caramel.
Финиш	83	Primarily medicinal notes: iodine, Lysol, bandages. Some fruit and brine. Smoked meat. Smoked fruit. Drying. Slight bitterness.

Raistlinmejere Expert Senior 83 22 apr 2026 3:42 pm

After drinking 50ml, I had some Glenmorangie 14-Year-Old Port Oak. Interestingly, Glenmorangie Port Oak has a lower alcohol content, but it's more pungent than Laphroaig QC when smelling it; I coughed from it more than once. In comparison to Laphroaig QC, the sweetness and acidity of the Glenmorangie 14-Year-Old Port Oak were more pronounced on the palate. Also, Laphroaig QC deteriorates significantly towards the end, becoming strong and bitter, so I recommend finishing it quickly. Notes date: 20210407 Reference price (based on rating): CNY 260

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	85	Many people say it smells like the salty sea. That's a vivid description, but for me, a more accurate description is that it has a unique foot odor—not that it actually smells like foot odor, but because foot odor has a common characteristic—theoretically, foul odors are unpleasant, but while foot odor isn't exactly pleasant, some foot odors are not only not offensive, but are actually incredibly addictive! Laphroaig QC's fragrance isn't sweet, not "fragrant," but it's incredibly addictive!
Вкус	82	It does taste like peaty and wood, and sometimes there's a faint salty-sweet flavor on the tongue when it first enters the mouth.
Финиш	82	Upon swallowing, it has a strong impact on the nasal cavity, like an aroma bomb exploding. The aftertaste is slightly bitter, lingering in the mouth, but not intensely, and lasts for a moderate period.

drink_tony Expert Senior 71 12 may 2026 7:33 pm

Laphroaig Quarter Cask ABV: 48% Cask: Quarter cask Nose: Mothballs, peat. The alcohol is too aggressive. Palate: Sweet cream. The new-make character is not very pleasant. Score: 71 [Can try]

Ana Chronist Expert Senior 88 30 nov 2014 1:49 am

нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 89

LukeFive Connoisseur 79 15 feb 2015 1:20 am

нос 79 · вкус 76 · финиш 78

mrbugsb Expert Junior 87 06 jun 2015 5:07 pm

нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 88

thijs100 Connoisseur 86 26 oct 2015 7:16 pm

Balanced and fresh, but also intense on the palate.

Astrid Connoisseur 81 02 dec 2015 8:11 pm

нос 86 · вкус 82 · финиш 78

boy_genius_ck Connoisseur 86 04 oct 2016 5:44 am

distinctly sweeter than the regular laphroaig, not as complex but still good in its own different way

ARDBERG Connoisseur 83 21 sep 2017 9:52 am

the whisky has quite improved after 6 months in the open bottle, thus +2 points...

нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

JacobaEd Connoisseur 85 27 oct 2018 9:42 pm

нос 84 · вкус 86 · финиш 84

Mr. D. Expert Senior 87 08 feb 2019 10:24 pm

нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 88

snaotheus Expert Junior 80 11 apr 2021 8:43 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	79	Smoke, cloves, oak, something grassy and fresh about it.
Вкус	80	Again, surprising grassy freshness. Peaty with a little bit of a fuel characteristic. Turns vague stone-fruity, a little oak.
Финиш	80	Peat dissipates fast at first and then a light smoke lingers, vanilla and cloves.

Issie Connoisseur — 01 may 2021 3:27 pm

MLE Connoisseur 85 15 may 2021 6:00 am

нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 84

Emperor69 Expert Junior 87 07 oct 2021 6:08 pm

Laphroaig Quarter Casks Category: Single Malt Manufacturer and bottler: Laphroaig Distillery (Beam Suntory) Region: Islay Fortress: 48% Volume: 700 ml Bottling date: 01/27/2020 Barrel type: ex-bourbon + quarter casks finish Age: no indication Filtering: no Dye: present Nose. Immediately intensely reveals a truly impressive array of scents. Here, as well as smoke, burnt wood, smoked pork, motifs of the salty sea coast, known from other Ayl scotch tapes, so is the typical “Lafroig” medical theme (iodine, bandages, pills, Vishnevsky ointment). Also impressive are the nuances of "animal" origin (leather, wool), rubber (rubber), tar, the aroma of shoe cream, limestone. By adding a little water, we will help to reveal the sweet aromas of smoked fruits (plums, cherries, gooseberries, white currants), vanilla and hot chocolate, lingonberry acid and lemon peel. Spices (ginger and pepper), anise and steeply brewed coffee complete the overall picture. Taste. Surprisingly rich and harmonious, not at all scratchy for its very high degree. Pleases us with a very powerful smoky-burnt theme, richness of spices, coffee bitterness, iodine, but at the same time there are creamy vanilla sweetness, milk chocolate, smoked fruits, sour gooseberries and lemon zest. Aftertaste. Continuous. Iodine, burntness, spices, berry compote. Conclusion. An excellent, memorable whisky with a rich, rich flavor palette, which, despite its probable youth, surpasses many Islay scotches, first of all, Laphroaig 10 YO, which looks like a “poor relative” against its background, is several times weaker on all fronts and it is not clear why it is needed at all. Thanks to this release, I wanted to continue my acquaintance with the products of the distillery, it really pleased me, and therefore rating: 87 out of 100.

samalo12 Member Senior 86 28 jul 2022 2:18 am

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	85	Sweet, Smoky, Oaky, Applewood
Вкус	86	Rich caramel, vanilla, barley sugar, lemon peel, sweet oak, applewood, savory
Финиш	87	Long, rich medicinal smoke and anise

Leonis Member Junior 86 30 oct 2022 10:35 pm

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 88

plutoes Expert Senior 85 08 jul 2023 7:50 am

нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 86

MarcelWhiskyPanda Expert Senior 85 04 may 2025 11:00 pm

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Нос	86	Classic Laphroaig smoke iodine Seaweed / Salty coconut shell Charred lemon with a fresh / tangy core The nose quickly gets used to the smoke and the fruit becomes stronger apple / pineapple Vanilla
Вкус	85	The 48% are good for him Medical / Maritime smoke covers the mouth Then comes a salty and slightly tangy note (lemon) followed by vanilla / light toffee with some fruit (pineapple) The oak completes everything
Финиш	85	Long Smoky Sparkling oak

TheWhiskySlaughter Expert Senior 83 11 may 2025 1:34 pm

нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 83

LukeFive Connoisseur 79 19 feb 2014 3:15 am

Not as good as it used to be

drkrylov Connoisseur 88 27 mar 2014 7:16 pm

Was aged for five years before being finished in a quarter cask for seven months, the size of the cask is quite small, thus does not require such a long maturation.

Wolv Expert Senior 86 26 may 2014 4:40 pm

нос 84 · вкус 86 · финиш 87

Matt80 Expert Senior 84 19 jan 2015 4:13 pm

A different take on a favourite of mine but still much prefer the 10 year old.

Archer Connoisseur 87 08 sep 2015 8:50 am

09/2015

нос 85 · вкус 88 · финиш 86

Robert Parker Expert Senior 86 20 sep 2015 11:33 pm

FernetBranco Connoisseur 86 06 nov 2015 11:06 pm

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85

lupowolf63 Expert Junior 89 21 nov 2015 1:42 pm

нос 90 · вкус 92 · финиш 90

Astrid Connoisseur 81 02 dec 2015 8:10 pm

Not overly complex, but nicely balanced. ABV top!

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Нос	86	the typical smoke immediately rises in the nose - campfire with a touch of iodine, sweet and very soft with vanilla, caramel to nougat, then American white oak, salty sea air, smoked ham and country hunters, banana milk, very fine and reserved oak seasoning, marshmallows, peach, pineapple, grated coconut, moist bark mulch
Вкус	82	strong and full-bodied, sweet, aromatic campfire smoke, vanilla, oak and oak wort, maritime with iodine, slight bitterness, some malt
Финиш	78	slightly dry, lots of barrel influence, smoke and lots of wood ash, nutmeg wort, medium length

kot1803 Connoisseur 87 14 jul 2016 1:27 pm

нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 87

dRambo Connoisseur 87 08 dec 2016 4:26 pm

нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 88

dinclas Member Senior 84 14 nov 2019 8:31 am

A simple and nice one, not as typical as the regular 10 yo but still tells you what is Laphroaig

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Нос	83	Peat, straight from bottom, oyster, some oily fruit volatiles, a small hint of ink from newspaper
Вкус	85	Strong, peaty and smoky, old-time orange juice, less iodine than 10 yo, generally much dull, not as clear as 10 yo
Финиш	85	medium, smoked bacon, black chocolate, subtle sweetness

wbarchive_81991 Member Senior — 23 apr 2020 4:13 pm

Very typical. Smoke and peat. The number one go-to whisky in this regard.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	95	Smoke, peat.
Вкус	95	Smoke, peat, sea.
Финиш	95	Long aftertaste.

Mordeth Expert Senior 86 04 jul 2020 11:54 pm

нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 85

CPI_1972 Expert Senior 87 08 feb 2021 8:58 am

The best entry level from Laphroaig. Being a NAS it is not such a big disadvantage for a peated malt. 48% for this one makes the difference comparing to the 10 YO. Even if it is presumably younger than the 10 YO the taste is more complex

WhiskeyfanRoy Expert Junior 87 23 dec 2021 10:15 am

1/4 barrel is a strong expression of smoke. Usually when you want to drink peated whisky, you want to be bombarded well, This is done perfectly at 48% ABV at 1/4 barrel. The best thing is that the prices are all very good. I am grateful to Suntory and praise Suntory. The total taste is 86 points, the price +1 point, a total of 87 points.

Eilean a' Cheo Expert Senior 87 18 apr 2022 6:54 pm

нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 88

alpacaman Member Junior 85 11 nov 2022 1:56 am

Laphroaig is perhaps the Scottish whisky distillery with the most extreme house character, and the Quarter Cask is purposefully bred to hit you with full force, with the smaller casks adding the necessary sweetness. The logical next step for any beginner who has been intrigued by the standard 10. The depth is a bit lacking, but it's still more than enough fun.

_Dziki_ Connoisseur 84 04 jan 2023 12:38 pm

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Нос	84	Fresh hay, a bonfire of burnt autumn leaves, dates, a sickly smell, rotting fruit.
Вкус	84	Very sweet, after the first contact there is hardly any smoke, the sweetness of cherries, toffee, dark chocolate, and finally coal, burnt fruit peel, bbq sauce on a well-done steak.
Финиш	83	Medium, warm, sometimes sweet and sometimes salty aftertaste.

Sweetspot Connoisseur 86 27 feb 2023 10:50 am

one of the best standards with great value

нос 84 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

bl0wb4ck Expert Senior 87 26 mar 2023 4:09 am

One of my absolute favorite standards. Intense, typical Laphroaig smoke, perfect alcohol content. An absolute recommendation for the price.

нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

dalos Expert Junior 82 05 mar 2024 4:28 am

нос 78 · вкус 85 · финиш 82

wbarchive_864627 Expert Senior 84 27 may 2024 6:45 am

нос 83 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

Moomin Expert Senior 85 23 oct 2025 12:52 pm

нос 86 · вкус 84 · финиш 84

malograna Expert Senior 86 01 jun 2026 2:08 am

Arphic_Wong_1 Member Junior 89 03 sep 2026 5:55 am

Distinct ring of “disinfectant” (especially before airing). Rounded smoky smell and body; coherent flavour combination all revolving around the smokiness, with bitterness and sweetness naturally integrated. Salt appears in the front palate. A neutral, direct, granular peat profile; strong smoke followed by an unfruity sweetness. Refreshing and very non-attention-taxing, yet it rewards attention. Ultimately, the palate is exactly what one expects from drinking it.

KayMeertens Connoisseur 85 23 dec 2013 3:54 pm

Though I have the impression that some older batches were even better, the QC remains one of my favourite whiskies below 35 euros. 85/86.

drkrylov Connoisseur 88 27 mar 2014 7:15 pm

нос 90 · вкус 85 · финиш 85

ARRANTHONY_PRIVATE Connoisseur 83 30 sep 2014 11:11 pm

Full bodied nice balanced whisky with a nice wooden finish

hartist Expert Senior 86 04 dec 2014 9:50 am

To privilege for the one whom the "brutality" of the 10 years repels. A kind of "quiet force" !!

Goethe Connoisseur 88 11 feb 2015 8:42 pm

Great bonfire TCP experience for a great value. Concerning price/performance ratio: 9/10

Jamievandingen Member Senior 88 28 sep 2016 9:12 pm

нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 91

sapecosta Member Senior 80 06 nov 2016 1:21 pm

нос 79 · вкус 81 · финиш 81

Arno Pelgrim Expert Senior 85 29 dec 2016 11:33 am

нос 88 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

Woodsmoke Expert Senior 84 19 jan 2018 3:02 am

My first smoky Whisky! I like smoky!

Rien Connoisseur 85 25 feb 2018 7:47 pm

нос 85 · вкус 83 · финиш 84

Stanzeflasche Connoisseur 85 09 mar 2019 12:20 pm

It's the Laphroaig nose, you'd recognize it among a thousand. Bitumen, nails, and fuel oil. But this one is a bit more abrupt, smokier, less iodized, and more syrupy. You can feel the influence of the bourbon, which blends very well with the ash and betadine, softening it slightly. The little that's changed on the nose is changed on the taste. A slight sweet influence, more vanilla than lemon, but overall we remain in a familiar universe, caramel, chocolate, and cola, married with peat and vegetal notes. A somewhat sparkling finish, full of coffee and medium length. Earth and plants to finish. We appreciate the power of the alcohol, and that of the peat, nevertheless I prefer the 10 year old, more refined and more typical. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2020/05/laphroaig-quarter-cask.html

нос 87 · вкус 84 · финиш 85

SRB Connoisseur 86 12 jun 2021 10:35 pm

нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 87

claymore84 Expert Senior 86 29 dec 2021 12:28 am

PanAroma0815 Expert Senior 84 05 feb 2022 10:08 pm

нос 86 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

TomyCyber Expert Junior 80 14 dec 2022 10:00 pm

нос 76 · вкус 84 · финиш 80

KrolikMorski Expert Senior 86 25 dec 2023 9:24 pm

нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

DrPepper_Addict Connoisseur 84 24 feb 2024 4:55 pm

Dramrunner Expert Senior 94 30 dec 2024 2:22 pm

Good and smooth whisky, clear peat aromas, nice cozy factor

Joe1206 Expert Junior 85 23 nov 2025 7:59 pm

нос 87 · вкус 84 · финиш 84

drkrylov Connoisseur 88 27 mar 2014 7:14 pm

Expansive and complex.

Allandale Connoisseur 86 21 aug 2014 5:31 pm

Full body.

Edgewalker Member Junior 93 15 nov 2014 1:27 pm

нос 85 · вкус 89 · финиш 97

Sonett Connoisseur 88 01 dec 2014 7:31 pm

нос 90 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

Butz75 Expert Senior 84 29 jun 2015 9:14 am

нос 81 · вкус 85 · финиш 86

AH Whiskyvitrine Connoisseur 86 15 jan 2016 10:37 pm

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 88

Dre73 Connoisseur 83 27 mar 2016 4:24 pm

Is in the nose pretty peony and also fruity, in the taste predominates the sweet and fruity, only in the finish the smoky dominates. Strikingly friendly Laphroaig, but certainly still full of character.

нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 82

Jamievandingen Member Senior 88 28 sep 2016 9:11 pm

WhiskyMonster Member Senior 66 13 nov 2016 11:12 pm

Personally find it a slightly insipid version of the Laphroaig 10. There isn't the same brashness or complexity you get with the 10, and the mouthfeel is somewhat diminished too. Nevertheless, a good peaty treat.

нос 62 · вкус 63 · финиш 63

LiquidThoughts Connoisseur 83 09 apr 2017 11:17 am

One of the tastier right torfer, does not have that much, is predictable, but ok.

LaddieNerd Connoisseur 86 15 apr 2017 5:41 pm

нос 80 · вкус 85 · финиш 86

peej84 Expert Senior 84 07 jun 2017 4:50 pm

нос 83 · вкус 85 · финиш 85

g00se Expert Senior 87 15 apr 2020 11:25 am

Strongly smoky. Unfortunately oxidizes extremely quickly, so you have to hold on: D

SimondeVette Expert Senior 79 17 feb 2021 2:35 pm

Nicely balanced between the peat/brine and the wood

Jordanite Expert Junior 82 23 sep 2021 10:12 am

Quarter casks are a neat way to accelerate the aging process by increasing the wood influence in a given space of time (more surface area) whilst avoiding the often unenjoyable woodiness of virgin oak. The key Laphroaig flavours are all there – peach, smoke and iodine – so if that is your thing then there isn't much to complain about. That being said, most other Islay distilleries offer more compelling options for only a little more money.

dissonance Expert Senior 85 10 dec 2021 6:48 pm

The scent contains an old rotting bathhouse with hanging brooms, phenolic motifs and chemical smokiness. The taste is very oaky, with a lot of hot spices and phenols. The finish is tart, oaky, bitter with spices and phenols. It would be strange to expect from a small barrel that there will be no overburdening, otherwise the distillery is guessed without problems, a good release, even. RATING: 85pts - | 83 - 86 (B) → Good | - Not a “must”, but a nice-to-have.

claymore84 Expert Senior 86 29 dec 2021 12:24 am

Arrowhead Expert Junior 80 06 jun 2022 7:00 am

Nose: Heavy smoke, tart woody, sweet and the Laphroaig medicinal note Mouth: not quite as intensely smoky and medicinal as the 10, but more wood and sweeter. I would say more accessible. But what comes next? A very bitter note that extremely spoils the whole fun. Cannot compete with the Laphroaig 10 in my opinion due to the horrific exit.

Expraesi Connoisseur 86 23 mar 2023 5:08 pm

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

Vas Connoisseur 86 27 jun 2023 11:31 am

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

Peatedpeaty Expert Junior 87 12 jan 2024 8:43 pm

Complex, well rounded, better than 10y. Typical Laphroaig.

Peatyjohn Expert Senior 83 23 jan 2025 4:48 pm

The peaty fruity nose is initially a bit shy, with a touch of coconut banana followed by smoky sweetness. The deep complex tones with a vanilla, smoked herbs, honey glazed smoked food, sweet smoke, hickory and coconut banana finish. A nice rendition however even at a higher ABV than the standard 10 yo it seems to lack a bit of peaty oomph. A would say a good beginner Laphroaig if you’re just getting into peat.

DamianW88 Member Senior 84 22 feb 2025 10:32 am

нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 85

Exp0nential__ Newbie 85 16 mar 2025 12:21 pm

second bottle L4 136 SB1 / officially released in Korea I love this one more than 10y. one of my favorite whiskies in this price range.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	86	peat, smoky, medicine, fruity, burnt aroma
Вкус	84	sweet, peat, a little salty
Финиш	84	long smoky finish

3_243F6 Photo Moderator 84 14 jul 2025 9:16 pm

A bit simple but not bad at all.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	84	Seaweed, TCP, ash. There’s coconut and vanilla but it’s not too much. Some lime.
Вкус	83	Quite sweet. White fruits, lemon juice, and vanilla. More TCP and less ashy and maritime
Финиш	84	Now there’s more lime and less of everything else. Some green apples, white pepper. Quite green fruity and sour, with a bit of ashy medicinal peat.

KacperSo93 Expert Senior 85 18 aug 2025 7:40 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	86	a lot of iodine, salty smoke, peat, seaweed, burnt citrus fruits sprinkled with cane sugar, grilled apples, floral honey, soaked sponge cake, delicate aroma of flowers, grass, burnt forest
Вкус	85	lots of salt, smoke, peat, smoked citrus fruits, honey, vanilla, burnt apple peel, black pepper, cinnamon, disinfected floor, sterile bandages, smoked meat, some chocolate
Финиш	84	bonfire ash, salty smoke, charred citrus fruits, iodine, disinfectant, lots of peat, black pepper, a bit of chocolate, charred wood

kroy Expert Junior 83 04 dec 2025 7:59 pm

Peat, fresh, crispy. A lot of fruits but with peat and smoke. Really good I choose it over L10

Nick_Hildebrand_2000 Connoisseur 84 11 jan 2026 9:38 pm

нос 86 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

NanyangAqua Member Senior 84 02 aug 2026 3:58 pm

21+21+21.5+21=84.5 Nose: peat, honey, green fruits, spice Mouth: peat, herb, sugar

Paulski88 Expert Senior 88 04 aug 2014 11:23 pm

нос 86 · вкус 82 · финиш 93

Mr.Sandwich Connoisseur — 19 aug 2014 6:39 pm

нос 84 · вкус 82 · финиш 76

Guntis Expert Junior 84 08 dec 2014 7:22 pm

нос 88 · вкус 86 · финиш 82

Laga93 Expert Senior 87 29 may 2015 6:57 pm

A very complex single malt. Smoky and peaty, yet still infuse fruity notes that weigh the malt.

нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 87

Dalm Expert Senior — 17 jan 2016 2:40 pm

Aroma: Smoldering ash, maritime, in the background coconut, banana, floral, vanilla Taste: Taken, warm, slightly sweet peat smoke, salt, pepper, medicinal Finish: long, dry, peat smoke

domani Connoisseur 83 25 feb 2016 12:20 am

A very good Laphroaig. Surprisingly sweet and aromatic with a pleasant smoke; the 48% are doing very well - 06.01.2016

Dre73 Connoisseur 83 27 mar 2016 4:21 pm

Peaty and fruity in nose, taste surprisingly sweet and friendly, in the finish it is especially smoky.

mer1973 Connoisseur 85 06 jun 2016 11:47 pm

нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 84

Hobbit Expert Senior — 27 jan 2017 10:54 pm

Apart from the medical smoke comes not much. Even if you like this kind of smoke, it is still rather simple in terms of quality. For me despite favorable price no recommendation. Lies in the stomach like a cheap schnapps.

Whiskypapanotango Expert Senior 85 17 mar 2021 9:44 am

claymore84 Expert Senior 86 29 dec 2021 12:21 am

Malthead19 Connoisseur 82 12 oct 2023 4:55 pm

- despite the NAS, a delicious, good Islay single malt with it typical phenolic smoke aroma - similar to the 10 year old, but tastes more intense and stronger due to subsequent storage in the approx. 50 L QC (possibly also 125 L) => therefore noticeably better

Nomorewh Expert Senior 84 14 feb 2024 8:08 am

This is peat, not bad at all

нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

Boissi Newbie 80 05 mar 2024 6:29 pm

My second bottle of heavily peated whisky. Really lovely. Peaty, smokey, burny. Just a real heartwarmer. Not super complex, but a nice easy sipper for a weeknight treat.

IthiLkr Expert Senior 85 10 jun 2026 4:07 am

It is simple, but has better balance than 10 years.

нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 84

Mr.Sandwich Connoisseur — 19 aug 2014 6:33 pm

You can taste his young age. Well suited for Islay beginners on a budget.

Koloman Expert Senior 82 21 jan 2015 9:53 am

нос 86 · вкус 82 · финиш 78

NamorX68 Expert Junior 84 17 may 2015 1:40 am

нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 84

steinrich Expert Senior 89 15 jun 2015 8:08 pm

нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 90

Peter87 Expert Senior 87 15 aug 2015 12:19 am

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 85

Fight65 Connoisseur 86 13 sep 2015 3:29 pm

нос 89 · вкус 85 · финиш 85

wbarchive_149037 Expert Senior 84 10 oct 2015 12:50 pm

Nice one, more balanced than the 10, but also less extreme. Different profile in fact. Tasted at Whisky Live Paris 2015.

Mannix65 Connoisseur 87 26 mar 2016 1:21 am

Young classic Laphroaig with great value for money, well balanced

KOQ24 Expert Junior 89 26 dec 2016 5:09 pm

Nose: -Seawater,Seaweed,Iodine,Citrus,Bacon,Caramel,Vanilla,Oak,Asphalt Taste: -Leather,Caramel,Oak,Ash,Hon,Pepper,Vanilla Finish: -long,smoky with a medium-strong Alcohol Presence O: The Premier Example of a great NAS Scotch. Better than the Laphroaig 10 at basically the same Price.

нос 100 · вкус 95 · финиш 80

Achany Connoisseur 87 14 nov 2017 3:57 pm

it lost a bit over the years. but still wonderful sweet, peat, smoke, some bacon, salty, some seaweed, price is still more than fair - still a nearly perfect dram

нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 86

rpvdwel Connoisseur 85 18 jan 2019 9:12 pm

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

Falang Connoisseur 80 20 mar 2020 4:59 pm

A great whisky: a perfect finish drink to end the evenings! We have everything nature can offer: campfire, smoked haring, wet autumn forest, hints of sweet caramel and vanilla, rubber. Great with (and without) a drop of water!

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	79	A peated, smoked, caramel-like and buttery nose with soft hickory and rum influences.
Вкус	82	Stony, full body, complex and balanced with heated tones and rubber. Vanilla-flower finish.
Финиш	80	Very full finish. Love it. Broad palet of: smoked haring, seaweed, animal fat, wet autumn forest...

hafssol Expert Junior 85 04 mar 2021 6:24 pm

Surprisingly rich flavours, adding some oaky wood notes to the usual Laphroaig smoky taste. Despite the higher alcohol degree, the result is more balanced than the usual 10yo, with softer and not overwhelming smoky taste and increased wood and fruity notes. Just pity for the artificial caramel colours, but the price/quality ratio is going to make it my preferred basic level choice from this Islay distillery.

Don Cassi Expert Senior 82 08 jul 2021 2:30 pm

Typical Laphi in the nose: somewhat dusty, medicinal, iodine, maritime and of course smoky. Later also various spices. Nice and full and woody-fruity in the mouth, the alcohol content should not be lower. The finish is characterized by the chocolaty wood, coffee, the smokiness and the maritime fruitiness, which alternate constantly. Length: 7/10 Fantastic PLV, I don't know of any other malt that offers so much for so little money. Grade: 2+

BarleyMail Expert Senior 85 27 aug 2021 11:17 am

Armiil Member Senior 84 26 dec 2021 9:56 pm

What a badass whisky, just straight-up full of smoky domination. The smokiness is strong as the smell of burnt metal in an oily welding hall. It stands out from afar and obscures all the more subtle aromas. Chocolate marmalade, cinnamon, blue cheese, and some sort of leather. The mouthfeel is peppery and slightly salty/seaweedy like smoked salmon, which eventually dissipates as the oak and diesel aftertaste fades. The empty glass reveals another surprise: a hint of vanilla. Pretty amazing as it is, and a heavy hitter for sure. 84 points.

Scottchy Member Senior 87 03 may 2022 8:20 pm

recently tasted again with friends. I have to correct my first rating because I gave it 83 points - now I'm increasing it to 87 ;) Smell: mango, marcuja and other tropical fruits Flavor: Mango again, quite intense. On the palate the smoke is not obtrusive or even disturbing, on the contrary, the smoke makes the whisky nice and round. Finish: medium length, here the smoke predominates but not a campfire or cold coals, more like a smoke trail blown over by the wind.

нос 86 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

DramALife Connoisseur 82 05 may 2022 10:59 pm

S 7 A sweeter, fatter Laphroaig. Way gentler than the ordinary 10 but more complex and still retains that Laphroaig character. Might be a better entry point for non-Laphroaig drinkers. N 25 Very buttery. Vanilla. Meaty. Moderate peat but hidden in the background. Mildly malty. P 25 Very Sweet & Laphroaig. Heavily peated and here comes the bonfire, a touch medicinal at the back. Barley sugar mixed with heather honey. Consistent pokes from the chilli. F 25 Long finish. Charred meat. Still sweet, like oak cookies.

HammerHead Connoisseur 86 28 dec 2023 9:39 pm

First time in quite some years I've tasted this again. Greasy smoke, phenolic, iodine, hansaplast, smoked and salted meat, a vanilla sweetness in the background. Development and finish are spicy and peppery with charcoal and ashes, but it never shifts out of balance with the sweeter notes. Still by far the better option when compared to the standard 10 y/o.

нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

kawhi Connoisseur 85 11 apr 2025 10:42 pm

L3 105 SB1, Korean official import version. "Laphroaig Quartacask is the god of pit entries" There are many good entry-level lineups from other famous distilleries, but Laphroaig Quarter Cask, which can be purchased for around 70,000 won through various discount methods such as Onnuri in Korea, is considered one of the best choices for cost-effective peat. It shows a more complete appearance than Laphroaig 10, and even at a low price, the generous alcohol content of 48.0% and the impact are very satisfactory performance for the price. The influence of bourbon cask is felt a lot, and it finds an exquisite balance by strongly blending with the fairly strong peat. Considering the distribution price of Laphroaig 10cs in Korea, the satisfaction for the price is much higher.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	87	Iodine / Medicinal / Smoky / Orange Peel / Lemon / Ripe Apple / Honey / Vanilla / A Little Cheese / Tropical Fruit / Biscuit
Вкус	83	Smoky / Medicinal / Vanilla / Herbal / Lemon Peel / Biscuit / Salt / Baked Apple / Toffee / Tropical Fruit / Milk Chocolate
Финиш	84	Smoky / Salt / Coconut / Tropical / Baked Apple / Lemon Peel / Cracker / Milk Chocolate / Hint of Berries / Hint of Cigar

snoguera Newbie 86 09 aug 2025 1:26 am

Its smoke becomes truly addictive. It dominates the nose, accompanied by citrus and sweet notes, and on the palate it becomes more robust and present.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	87	Smoke, leather, citrus. Laphroaig's signature iodine aromas. Vanilla notes in the background.
Вкус	87	More smoke (the good kind), marine, salt, smoked wood.
Финиш	84	Strong, medium but persistent, accompanies smoke and wood.

binninin Expert Junior 84 10 jun 2026 8:07 am

OctoberStella Expert Senior 84 19 sep 2026 8:08 am

Better than 10 years

Hector25 Member Senior 84 04 oct 2026 6:50 pm

A well-balanced and very coherent whisky with a strong identity. Its main strength is its distinctive medicinal, iodine-heavy peat character, supported by clean wood, vanilla and some banana fruitiness. It does not fail in any particular area, although I do not find it especially complex or deep. Very characterful and enjoyable, with a long finish, but not quite in the 87–88 point range for me.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	85	Alcohol is noticeable but pleasant and never aggressive. Strong medicinal character from the start, especially iodine, reminiscent of dark antiseptic used for treating wounds. Cut grass that has been left to dry for a while, together with a distinctly medicinal, iodine-driven peat. With some air the peat becomes more pronounced and a clean, relatively dry wood note appears underneath. After further time in the glass, vanilla becomes noticeable, together with a clear ripe banana note. Coconut is much less obvious to me.
Вкус	84	More alcoholic presence than a standard 40% whisky, but still well controlled. Slightly oily texture. Ground black pepper comes first, followed by a fresh herbal character. The medicinal, iodine-led peat from the nose carries clearly into the palate and remains very recognizable. Vanilla appears more clearly with time, together with a light fruity banana note. Towards the end there is also a light yeasty/fermentative character and clean wood. Very coherent with the nose.
Финиш	84	Long, around 8/10 for me. The medicinal peat and iodine remain clearly present, together with the herbal side, pepper and a light fermentative note. The retronasal return is particularly good: warm alcohol vapours, pleasant peppery heat and a very clear return of the iodine and peat.

Numwierum Expert Senior 85 19 jan 2015 10:15 pm

нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 85

Mannix65 Connoisseur 87 26 mar 2016 1:03 am

нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86

Jan Francisco Member Senior 86 09 jul 2016 3:28 pm

нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 86

CST1986 Expert Senior 89 19 aug 2016 12:22 pm

A wonderful malt whisky, and probably the best Bang for your Buck from the Southern Shore of Islay. I don't like the fact that they did add artificial colour, but apart from that, I adore this whisky, and it's definitely ten times better than the humble 10yo.

Daan Tje Connoisseur 88 03 sep 2016 5:13 pm

нос 87 · вкус 89 · финиш 89

MadScientist Connoisseur 88 20 oct 2016 10:38 pm

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

jhut Expert Junior 85 27 jul 2017 12:06 am

the horn July 23, 2017

horstpedia Expert Senior 83 27 apr 2018 8:11 pm

нос 92 · вкус 89 · финиш 88

Roland7 Expert Junior 83 17 oct 2019 10:53 pm

Oily and vegetable! Mustard, black pepper, nettle, laurel, hay, old banana peel, honey, sawdust, peanuts, salt, smoked sausage, hard cheese, machine oil, smoke, coal, bandage, medicines.

Odysseus93 Expert Senior 87 15 mar 2020 4:50 pm

нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 88

Igor_Gudimov Expert Senior 88 27 sep 2020 2:56 am

Nice sweet smokey dram.

Whisky Hamster Expert Senior 85 19 mar 2021 9:46 am

Batches vary, but generally over the years you get a good, powered up (48% avb) version of LP that many regard superior to the 10 for only a few bucks more. In a way the QC is the "poor man's cask strength" at a discount price. And that's meant as a compliment. :-)

CellarToberi Expert Senior 92 20 jan 2022 6:32 pm

Matured in ex-bourbon casks for at least 5 years. Finished in quarter casks. Non-chill filtered. Coloured. Thick fast slowly forming straight primary legs. Midsize slow secondary legs. Droplets.

MaltVader Connoisseur 84 11 mar 2022 6:19 pm

PRV Connoisseur 86 16 jun 2022 9:11 pm

нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 86

Dionysus Connoisseur 86 25 nov 2022 4:59 pm

I first tasted this about 8 years ago. The price of it is already easily 30-40% higher, but that's with just about everything these days. Glad I was able to pick up another bottle of this. Laphroaig sells itself as "the most richly flavored" and with this Quarter cask they add some extra power. The medicinal strong taste, I like it. Certainly not every day, but it can sometimes taste damn good.

нос 88 · вкус 85 · финиш 85

effective_frame Expert Senior 83 29 apr 2023 4:50 pm

My first Laphroaig years ago, so always special to me. Being honest though, it's a bit too astringent and oaky, verging on cardboard notes. But the sweet bonfire peat carries it and gives it a nice sense of depth, and the mossy, seaweedy, and medicinal notes that define Laphroaig still come through nicely. A more aggressive alternative to the standard 10 year old, especially for those in EU where that one is bottled at 40%.

stalker1971 Expert Senior 87 02 jan 2024 7:10 pm

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

VLG Connoisseur 86 08 feb 2024 3:37 pm

First and second bottles batch: 2020 and 2021? For me, one of the most archetypal peated Scotches of all time. It made me fall in love with Laphroaig. I love it. Impossible to not feel nostalgic about it when I go back to it. Sadly, the new releases are way less peaty and way more sweet. I will miss this old bottling. I finished two bottles of this wonderful whisky already, and started trying other offerings from the distillery, like Laphroaig 10 CS and regular 10, and Laphroaig Triple Wood (sadly discontinued). Lately, I also acquired a bottle of Laphroaig PX, Laphroaig 10 Sherry Casks and Laphroaig An Cuan Mòr. I love them all, especially the 10 CS. All of them are way better than this bottle, not gonna lie. Sooner or later I will try Laphroaig Lore, Laphroaig 1815 and Laphroaig Brodir. This is, without a doubt, one of my favorite distilleries of all time. One day I will visit it. My third bottle (L2 287 SB1 2353 10:03) was a disappointment. Noticeably less peaty. No longer one of my favorites.

magic_slim Connoisseur 84 10 mar 2024 7:00 pm

Color: Gold The first Quarter Cask that was ever released to the market (2004) was really outstanding in my opinion (Serge Valentin rated it 90 points). The current version is much worse (Serge Valentin rated it 79 Points) although I find it still enjoyable and easy drinking. Good value for money.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	84	Peaty and oaky at first nosing. In the background citrus fruits, medicinal notes and vanilla. Simple but pleasant.
Вкус	85	Smooth mouthfeel, slightly sweet and peaty. Becomes more powerful and bold when swallowed full of pepper, juicy oak, licorice and peat.
Финиш	83	Long, dry and very oaky with peat. The alcohol becomes more present. Slightly bitter.

redfoxiczek Expert Senior 86 24 oct 2024 2:14 pm

JosMei Expert Junior 91 11 jan 2025 1:06 am

Strong representative of the Laphroaig distillery. Great value for money.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	92	Strong peat smoke, slightly malty-sweet, some vanilla, pear, banana also comes through a little.
Вкус	91	Complex, the usual medicinal peat smoke, sea salt. Slightly sweet and creamy, fruits.
Финиш	90	Long-lasting, smoky-spicy and unexpectedly mild.

kawhi Connoisseur 85 17 feb 2025 10:11 pm

L3 105 SB1, Officially released in Korea

нос 87 · вкус 84 · финиш 84

90ClubWhisky Connoisseur 85 01 jul 2025 2:27 pm

2020 Rating

нос 87 · вкус 84 · финиш 84

Bommetje Newbie 82 10 aug 2014 8:35 pm

нос 85 · вкус 81 · финиш 80

Goodfella6 Member Senior 86 09 nov 2014 9:22 pm

нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 86

Shane_IL Expert Senior 89 08 oct 2015 9:34 pm

This is a powerful sea monster.

Patrick93 Connoisseur 85 20 nov 2015 7:28 am

нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 88

MadScientist Connoisseur 88 25 mar 2016 11:26 am

нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88

whiskybros Expert Junior 85 18 aug 2017 4:08 am

https://www.whiskybros.com/single-post/2017/08/18/Laphroaig-Quarter-Cask

нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

Captain.Islay Expert Senior 87 22 jul 2018 7:55 pm

Alcohol great integrated, no burning, pleasant, delicate and quite complex. You can deal with it for a long time and play with some water, great cinema for a small price. Great!

keba9591 Expert Senior 84 25 mar 2020 8:15 pm

нос 86 · вкус 82 · финиш 84

wembleytor Member Senior 85 11 may 2020 8:10 pm

Nose lets you know just what's coming. Peaty, sea spray, plenty of organic compounds you'd measure in ppm. Unmistakably Islay. On the palate there's a lot going on for a NAS, maybe its the smaller cask. Everything from the nose is on show, plus a pepperiness that comes through, then the smoky finish. Less medicinal than my preconception, though hints of those flavours. A lot of bang for your buck here.

Gweddry Expert Senior 86 23 jan 2021 12:38 pm

Saftkenner Connoisseur 83 23 mar 2021 9:23 pm

Nice standard bottling with a great price-performance ratio, which I prefer to the 10-year-old (with 40%) due to the higher drinking strength. With the Quarter Cask, however, you should definitely empty the bottle within three quarters of a year, otherwise it will lose the beautiful banana aroma behind the smoke and become increasingly bitter, tarry and later almost inedible.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	83	Nice, strong and fresh smoke, vanilla, seaweed, lime, delicate oak spice, cup cake. Pineapples and bananas, including banana bread, hide behind the smoke.
Вкус	84	Powerful start, well-integrated alcohol. Smoke, oak spice, pineapple, light tannins, vanilla, salt, peanuts, gauze bandage.
Финиш	82	Medium length. Smoke, vanilla and light tannins are left behind.

Francishomola Expert Junior 81 04 feb 2022 5:36 am

Revisited after one year 3/4 full battle.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	80	Not a lot, all faint, medicinal note, hint of citrus,
Вкус	82	sour, hospital bandages, prickly,
Финиш	82	ashes, sour, malt, light,

dapoinbua Connoisseur 85 06 jan 2023 11:28 pm

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85

uap304 Expert Senior 86 08 jan 2023 3:20 pm

A very good whisky. Sweet and smoky, but simple and balanced. I like this better than the 10-year old version, though my rating for that was higher at the time (many years ago). I would certainly choose this over the standard 10-year old, though neither can compete with the much preferable cask strength release.

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Избранное	Бутылка	Цена	WB рейтинг	Регион / дистиллерия	Скидка	WA медиана	vs WA	Fair€	vs fair	Маркет WB	vs маркет	Наличие	Тип / объём	Магазин	WB связь
	Laphroaig Quarter Cask 48% ABV Bourbon + quarter Whiskybase 70 cl	58.44 €	WB 84.8 225 оц. собр. 0/—!	IslayLaphroaig	—	31.84 € 29.78 €–36.97 € · 5 из 176	-83.5%	74.00 €	+21.0%	40.00 €	-46.1%	в наличии	whisky70 cl	Berry Bros. & Rudd	WB #42887 не подтверждено (не exact)