The Laphroaig Quarter Cask is a relatively new scotch whisky made by Laphroaig in replacement of the Laphroaig 10-year-old. In small circles, the Laphroaig 10-year-old was a much-loved dram, but Laphroaig is keen to grow their fan-base and provide a more accessible whisky. That fan-base expansion also comes at a cost though, as you will […]

Laphroaig is a leading distillery on Islay and one of the signature flavors of Islay scotch. Laphroaig Lore is no different, bringing the same classic Laphroaig craftsmanship and adding a few surprises along the way. Despite being a specialty product, it sits in the affordable range of Laphroaig’s alongside the Laphroaig 10, the Triple Wood, […]

In the last ten years or so, Laphroaig has undergone a few changes, including a complete re-work of their core offering. Gone are the lower age statement whiskies that are expensive to produce and take a long time to see a return on investment, and in place a selection of younger, experimental whiskies. Three to […]

The Laphroaig 10 (pronounced Laf-roig) is a heavily peated, extremely smoky whisky produced by the Laphroaig distillery. The bottle is their entry-level single malt with an attractive price point and a big reputation. It is also one of the most divisive scotch whiskies ever, as you will find reviews that are scathing about it and […]