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Laphroaig Triple Wood Scotch – Review

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Laphroaig Triple Wood Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 96 Proof Price Point: $60 – $70 for 750 ML Distiller: Laphroaig Distillery   Background I’ve sampled my fair share of Laphroaig whisky, from the 10 Year Old to the 18 Year Old to the Quarter Cask.  All are very good single malts, and have distinct differences between them.  Enter …

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Laphroaig Quarter Cask Scotch – Review

Laphroaig Quarter Cask Scotch

Laphroaig Quarter Cask Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 96 Proof Price Point: $45 – $55 for 750 ML Distiller: Laphroaig Distillery   Background Several weeks ago, I wrote a review of Ardmore Traditional Cask, and how the distillers used smaller casks to instill more oak character into the whiskey in a shorter period of time.  The …

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Laphroaig 18 Year Old Scotch – Review

Laphroaig 18 Year Old Scotch

Laphroaig 18 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 96 Proof Price Point: $55 – $65 for 750 ML Distiller: Laphroaig Distillery   Background Age statements are interesting things.  Many times, they lead us to purchase “older” bottles to achieve status, even if it’s with ourselves.  Even the media makes it seem as if older …

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Laphroaig 10 Year Old Scotch – Review

Laphroaig 10 Year Old Scotch

Laphroaig 10 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 96 Proof Price Point: $45 – $55 for 750 ML Distiller: Laphroaig Distillery   Background In my mind, there are two big players with multiple worthwhile (and readily available) expressions on Islay – Ardbeg and Laphroaig.  If you’ve read my past reviews, you’ll know that I rank …

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