Laphroaig "Triple Wood" Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
93WA
$62.99
This item is out of stock, would you like to save it and be notified when it's back?
93
Whisky Advocate
Initially aged in bourbon barrels before being transferred into quarter casks, and ultimately oloroso sherry butts. The sherry influence adds an additional dimension to the quarter-cask style, hence an oily nose of dates, vanilla, tropical fruits, and bonfire smoke. The palate is drier than might be expected, with Laphroaig iodine, barbecued meats, muted sherry, and peat smoke. The finish comprises dried fruits and lots of oak. (GS, Fall 2018)
Staff Reviews
GW
Gary Westby
Gary Westby
This is a big dram of whisky! The Laphroaig Triple Wood has a deep golden color and a very rich doughnut house nose with bass note peat. On the palate this single malt is oily and textural with lots of glycerol sweetness, but the bright, briny peat elements bring it into balance. This is manly Islay to drink by the fire on a cold night!
Notes
A limited release that was supposed to be for European travel retail only! Lucky for us some popped up in California. This is essentially the Quarter Cask finished in oloroso sherry butts. There's an extra touch of savory richness at the back end, but the entry is all peat and iodine, just like we've come to expect from Laphroaig. The finish really lurks for some time, morphing from smoke to nutty rancio to savory sea salt. It's a great new release from Laphroaig—a distillery that has been absolutely killing it with their special-edition whiskies as of late.
Details
| Type | Single Malt Scotch |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Malt |
| Origin | South Shore, Islay, Scotland |
| Bottle Size | 750 mL |
| Alcohol Content | 48% |
| SKU | 1076003 |