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The aftertaste cannot keep up with the smell and taste, and the stimulation is too strong. Personally, I think its defects are relatively obvious.

Well, for sure it isn't a complex whisky. But the point here is on the side of fullness and intensity. The basic Laphroaig 10yo notes, but squared. I love it.

Scent: peat, citrus, campfire, pharmacy, seaweed, thistle Taste: peaty, campfire, burnt potatoes, smoke, citrus Finish: peaty and citrusy Rating: 4

riktigt potent whisky, stark kryddig smak, tydlig rökighet, men lite väl stark, behöver späs

60.1%, but now they are exaggerating. At least that was the first thought. But once the dram was in the glass, crumbled and tasted, the only thing actually was: 60.1%, yes, damn it, just right. Rarely had a 60% whisky in the glass, which was so accessible in the nose and on the tongue. One can only bow and say: Laphroaig, thank you, everything done correctly. And also, after several years, again the sales through the retail trade and not exclusively through your own (not always clean) website - you really have nothing to complain about.

I am still amazed how a malt with ~ 60% can be so fine and oily on the tongue. The Laphroaig-typical smoke note is clearly present, but not so dominant that the other notes of malt, vanilla, honey and some fruit are lost. At the same time, it tolerates a lot of water, depending on the taste and mood of the connoisseur. Well done, Laphroaig!

Issue price € 75

Eh bourbon ? Lots of colouring i guess. Caramel, but also Laphroaig goodness.

Was the winner in a direct comparison against batch # 9! Found it rounder and sweeter ..

It's a powerful peat bomb but still somehow balanced and very drinkable - very good

long time no see! :-) I think the last batch I tried was #6 but I am not totally sure. I liked all of the batches I tried very much. So I think I will have a good time

It has been an experience for me every year since 2014, although I have to say that the batches do not vary greatly, but enough to try the new bottling every year. That's THE LAPHROAIG for me!

IMHO Starting from batch #6 these expressions are getting less complex and focus more on smokiness and bourbon sweetness. Ultimately, this is just a good, strong, sweet and smokey whisky. But older and/or independent bottlings teach us this could be so much more.

90,00

Nose - The nose is full, initially with sea shells, plasters and pastries. There’s not a lot of alcohol burn considering the ABV. There’s burnt banana and charred pineapple. Palate - The texture is oily and thick. Upfront is a fruity sweetness leading to a slightly more bitter and coastal smoke towards the back. Full bodied and packed with flavour. Aniseed develops with time. The finish is long and, again, coastal. Reminiscent of the 2018 Talisker 8. This is a fantastic whisky and one of the best 10 Cask Strengths to come out for a few years.

The alcohol is very well integrated, no stinging or burning. The aromas are almost entirely limited to the facets in the smoke, because there is hardly anything behind it. No improvement over time. Here the taste is actually more interesting than the nose. Overall, however, one-dimensional.

Seldom drunk such a great combination of heavy smoke and massive vanilla, great!

Requires some water and ventilation to untie his knot - quite complex for his age -

good whisky, but not quite the level that you expect from a Laphroaig number release

Had this one in a blind tasting. A really powerful peated dram, with enough room for some sweet notes and even a little fruity touch. Very pleasant to complete a tasting with.

Milder and fruitier compared to other batches. Rather ashy in the finish. 86-90 – Wow, really good one, need a bottle

Its been a while since I've had Laphroaig and this bottling has everything I've ever enjoyed from the distillery and more. The nose delivers the familiar peat and sea notes, but it is sweeter with fruit and the medcinal edge, softer and more accessible than I remember. The middle is somewhat simpler than what precede and follows, but it is completely delicious. It is still peat driven, but the thick, dark sweetness playing off the medicinal Witch Hazel that comes with it, is a perfect sidekick. I can't believe its 60.1%! I could drink this with a straw. Not single use, of course. The last third brings all the complexity back to the forefront of the experience. It is bewitching, beguiling and extremely moreish. If I could mark this down for anything, it is that I could stand more spice and a little more chew. So -1.

Nose: Earthy, coastal, smoky, malt and copper. Palate: Earthy, coastal, smoky, malty and metallic with some caramel and dried fruit. Finish: Long -> Sweet and smoky coastal.

Another very nice Laphroaig 10 CS version. This batch has a few more sherry expressions, very mouth watering with some smoked fruits way in the back. Concerning price/performance ratio: 9/10

Savage young Laphroaig that hides its oily, phenolic character under an un-characterfully sweet nose. AKA it's the right kind of young Laphroaig.

A wonderful Islay concentrate! Of course, when swallowed quickly, only the smoke dominates, but when it stays in the mouth for a long time, the most diverse aromas are passed through the successive dilution of the whisky by the onset of saliva production, making this malt enormously creamy and at the same time impressively full in the mouth. The only downer in its complexity is the finish, which is a bit of a downer, but otherwise this is a ''Laphroaig'' in top form and makes me pure drinking pleasure.

Lappy CS... rarely disappoints.

Nose: Jumps out of the glass, strong peat and oils. Like sitting in a Scottish bog next to a campfire - there are slightly vegetal notes, damp moss and wood, quite smoky, even a bit of sweet barbecue. It's a bit salty, too, slightly medicinal (the classic 'Band-Aid' note), mildly sweet notes from lemon, and a little bit of straw or grass. As this opens up later, there is a hint of rotting wood, and the barbecue note grows stronger. Palate: So much peat, it can be overwhelming; hot oil, a thick mouthfeel, iodine and lots of medicinal herbs. A very intense experience overall, but once you get past the tingling around the cheeks and tongue, a few more flavor notes creep out: a bit of acidity, some seaweed, more wood astringency than the nose, but still somewhat mild there. The citrus has changed to orange now, and along with spice like pepper and salt, there is ashy smoke and coal, also a bit of barbecue later. Finish: The finish is long, a little bit hot but actually not too bad considering the strength. Some of that wood astringency grows stronger and lingers, peat is there all the time before finally waning, leaving room for yellow and orange citrus, oils and acidity, and more of those coastal notes: salt or sea water and seaweed. This is all finished off with black pepper and maybe the tiniest bit of red fruit. Final Note: Another great entry - if you're a peathead, it's hard to deny the greatness of the experience that comes with a heavily peated cask strength malt, and this bottle is checking all of the boxes. This specific batch came with some heavier seaside and green boggy notes, as opposed to the classic ex-bourbon of Batch 11; both are very good, and a preference between the two may come down to personal tastes. That said, all of these differences are still somewhat subtle - the basic character of the spirit is still coming through as the dominant influence at all times.

Nose: strong and intense peat, sea, salty, seaweed, crustaceans, lots of sugar sweetness, sugar syrup, icing, smoked meat, citrus, leather, vanilla, apricot, spices, wet grass, humidor with cigars. Taste: Thick and oily, a powerful hit of peat, pleasantly burning on the tongue, incredibly marine, seaweed, salt and more salt, vanilla, again a lot of white sugar as in the aroma, cocoa, citrus fruits, limes, grapefruit peel, herbs, menthol, a bit Sherry-like sweetness. Finish: long and lingering, dry, tobacco, salty, salty sea water, seaweed, citrus, burnt caramel, spices, ginger and chili, a bit of cinnamon.

Smoked meat in the raw wind, creamy caramel, vanilla and ash. At the same time, bitterness is constantly present in the taste. I compared it head-to-head with batches 9 and 14, there was no trace of bitterness there.

Unfortunately, a bit boring release. Lots of vanilla and something sweet. Everything seems to be in place, balanced and high-quality. And the tank worked. And the peat is not very dominant, they give an opportunity to feel other aromas. And with such strength, it is drunk like syrup. But (I'll be nauseous about green grass earlier now) -- it's not fun. Kind of standard. There is nothing strange that was appreciated in the old releases 3, 6 and those with a seal. Where it was clearly dominated by its own, characteristic shade of taste and aroma.

wow this is so stunningly good

I agree with Whisky Genießer's assessment in many respects. However, I find the alcohol to be too dominant, it makes the dram too hot and exhausting. Adding water improves the alcoholic impression, but unfortunately the intensity of the taste is also lost too much. So I'm torn about this batch. [84~87] nice, there is something to discover, purchase incentive only if the price-enjoyment ratio is good :-)

Islay session, 24Nov2024: Ardbeg 14yo Anthology - The Unicorn's Tale https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/256740/ardbeg-14-year-old 86+ Bowmore Vault Edit1°n - First Release https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/88163/bowmore-vault-edit1n 87- Laphroaig QC https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/20113/laphroaig-quarter-cask 88- Laphroaig 10yo CS#17 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/258022/laphroaig-cask-strength 88+ Laphroaig 10yo CS#15 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/211936/laphroaig-cask-strength 88- Laphroaig 10yo CS#12 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/159190/laphroaig-cask-strength 89+

tasted vs 2018 10 CS and 2010 Red Stripe to which he loses both. Kind of sulphur or umami, I can't tell exactly, but it has an off note I do note like. Overall, 10 years ago, it was way better!

A Laphi CS as it should be. He doesn't disappoint at any level!

Balance (22) Nice Malt (88)

without water 90/89/89

Boring

2020-09-19: slightly diluted

This for me is the ultimate embodiment of an islay whisky. Laphroaig CS 10 never dissapoints and for under 100€ you get an absolute banger of a whisky.

Laphroaig Rocket Fuel: 2023.04.02. Laphroaig 10yo Cask Strength - Batch 15 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/211936/laphroaig-cask-strength 88+ Laphroaig 10yo Cask Strength - Batch 14 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/195979/laphroaig-cask-strength 88- Laphroaig 10yo Cask Strength - Batch 13 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/189372/laphroaig-cask-strength 89- Laphroaig 10yo Cask Strength - Batch 12 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/159190/laphroaig-cask-strength 89+ Laphroaig 10yo Cask Strength - Batch 8 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/82295/laphroaig-cask-strength 91+

One of the best batches in recent years.

Nose: Jumps out of the glass, strong peat and oils. Like sitting in a Scottish bog next to a campfire - there are slightly vegetal notes, damp moss and wood, quite smoky, even a bit of sweet barbecue. It's a bit salty, too, slightly medicinal (the classic 'Band-Aid' note), mildly sweet notes from lemon, and a little bit of straw or grass. As this opens up later, there is a hint of rotting wood, and the barbecue note grows stronger. Palate: So much peat, it can be overwhelming; hot oil, a thick mouthfeel, iodine and lots of medicinal herbs. A very intense experience overall, but once you get past the tingling around the cheeks and tongue, a few more flavor notes creep out: a bit of acidity, some seaweed, more wood astringency than the nose, but still somewhat mild there. The citrus has changed to orange now, and along with spice like pepper and salt, there is ashy smoke and coal, also a bit of barbecue later. Finish: The finish is long, a little bit hot but actually not too bad considering the strength. Some of that wood astringency grows stronger and lingers, peat is there all the time before finally waning, leaving room for yellow and orange citrus, oils and acidity, and more of those coastal notes: salt or sea water and seaweed. This is all finished off with black pepper and maybe the tiniest bit of red fruit. Final Note: Another great entry - if you're a peathead, it's hard to deny the greatness of the experience that comes with a heavily peated cask strength malt, and this bottle is checking all of the boxes. The Laphroaig 10 CS series packs a punch, yet always delivers an incredible aroma. When it comes to intensity and smokiness, the Laphroaig CS series is hard to beat.

This version is quite sweet, and the peatiness delivers a very direct impact.

[June, 2020] I did not really like batch 10 of the Laphroaig Cask Strength editions (87 points) but I enjoyed batch 11 very much (91 points) while batch 9 was in-between (89 points). So where will the most recent batch 12 fit in? To check this I do a head-to-head versus batch 10 and batch 11... ...and it is completely different to both batch 10 and 11 but in a great way. They added a significantly higher share of sherry casks to this batch which made both nose and taste more impressive and powerful. It is not as complex and balanced as batch 11 but it is at eye-level in terms of quaffability and enjoyment (again, forget the simple wood-driven batch 10). I suggest to own both batch 11 and 12 and drink them side-by-side (when in the mood for such a setting) - this is a lot of fun and it provides the best what pre-Beam Laphroaig has to offer. Slainte!

The profile with the phenolic smoke and the maritime influences is a classic Laphroaig, which is still drinkable with a trained palate even with the 60% present here.

n: peat, smoke, bandages, hospital, cocoa t: peat, smoke, salt a: peat, smoke, salt

Batch 12 was less fruity on the nose than # 11, but a bit more harmonious. And dangerous to drink even on its own. This is where I find the sherry content most evident. Made them beautiful! And if this continues with the 10 CS, # 13 will be a grenade. But please again in the first round for around € 75. That would be nice

Compared to batch #11 and #14, the smoke here has a significantly more iodine and medicinal touch. In addition less fruit and a less harmonious overall picture.

Very maritime and medicinal, with good sherry influence and sweet citric fruits to create a more balanced profile. Modern in style, but very good. February 2026 I still like it, but I find the sweetness on the palate and finish a bit too simple and caramelised - modern in a sense. Down a point.

What else do you want to say. Great whisky! Hadn't tried a "bad" one from this series either.

A sweet start. Fills the mouth with subtle smoke. Finish is full of volume, light herbs and smoke. Wood comes through discreetly. The sweetness comes at the end as a tender memory. Only now lagavulin is perfect. He stays for a very long time

A solid 10y Laphroaig, nothing more, nothing less. Drinkable, but the alcohol is a bit too present.

86 rating by me is moderately good. This version in my opinion is overly peated, which detracts from the distillate. Therefore, I'm having a difficult time parsing out the taste of the distillate. The peat which is very Laphraoig-like lasts through the finish or aftertaste, which is moderately long, a good thing. This peat aspect seems to be present for the past few years, but more recently, Laphroaig has backed off from the peat.

with water: mmmh, I have a hard time adding water, Laphroaig also lives from its brutality, and the liquor is perfectly integrated in the nose and definitely doesn't need any water. But we'll try anyway ... The vanilla umami sweetness gets stronger in the nose, I don't like that very much here, but the alcohol tip on the tongue is gone. It's hard to say whether he likes it better with or without water. In the end I would rather enjoy it without water Conclusion: Again a real board that Laphroaig delivers here. The price has risen again, so the PLV is still okay, but it's slowly getting borderline. It's great that this time sales went through the trade and that the local dealers were also able to earn something. That's why I'm happy to go along with the price increase this year.

A good representative of the 10 CS line. One of the best VFM ratios

Not as good as batch 11, which has a more distinct flavour profile, at the same time, batch 12 has the more laphroaig flavour!

Odour: Fatty, dense base note, an oily consistency even on the nose, sweetish smoke, alcohol perfectly integrated, bacon straight from the smokehouse, salty, greasy, burnt rubber, smoked salmon, vanilla in the base, hay, notes of tar Taste: Full body, dense, oily, again that viscous sweetness, subtle saltiness, alcohol perfectly integrated here too, spicy wood, briquettes, note of cinnamon, long finish with dark chocolate (!), liquorice and a pleasant note of bitter almonds Color: ocher (and therefore unusually dark for a 10 CS), medium. water's edge, clear Conclusion: "This time" not primarily on the medically slim side, the otherwise typical iodine and phenol tones only play "second fiddle" here, but the oily dark, smoky sweet note pushes more into the foreground than in all other previous batches - one of the most unusual, but also clearly the best 10 CS, and for the tariff (75,- €) a clear "no brainer" when published ...

88/89/87/88

Very sweet compared to other CS10 Laphs. Very balanced, fatty, oily, bready but simple

Oh yes, Laphroaig 10y CS is always one of my favorite Whiskys. I find everything in it I need. Islay power straight, strong, deep, complex. It's also very nnice the observe how the whisky develops later when the bottle was opened and the whisky had enough time to breathe. A cristal clear recommendation

Classic, simple, clean, no need to pursue fancy things, it is not easy to do simple things well, it is worth a try

We finally tried it - a top whisky!

Ralfy review 840: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhssswOX260 (90/100). "Has it diminished any over the years? Well, I don't think so. I think that the producers are wise enough not to thin out Laphroaig because it would be a disaster, it just wouldn't work." Ralfy review 840 Extras - Generations of Laphroaig: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85ZndFXyFC8 (92 vs 90/100). "It's no so much the flavour that's changed, it's the form. The array of sensations is lighter on the modern contemporary Laphroaig than is on one from ten years ago."

N: peat, iodine, oats, cereal, campfire, vanilla P: rock salt, brine, malt, smoked bacon and more rolling smoke F: peat that goes on and on and on

that scared me more ... nevertheless, a really great, also mature smoker who relies on many flavors in addition to the peat to be expected. As always, it is a lot of fun.

It's very interesting to follow all these releases, to try them, to observe the development. I must say that none of them disappointed, on the contrary, each is beautiful in its own way. I even want to put the entire line and test them in a row, of course, if the body survives.

Because of the great nose I was hoping that I could warm up to Laphroaig after all. But the difficult relationship remains. Incidentally, the 60% is still bearable when drinking, but provides a lot of fire. For the full review, go here: https://keinehalbendrinks.de/2022/10/23/iod-blut-und-traenen/

Fruity, sweet, extremely smoky and lasting, that's exactly how an Islay malt should taste to me. The thing is a bomb, the PL ratio at the issue price of just over 70 euros is currently simply unbeatable!

A wonderful whisky. Not incredibly complex, but absolutely delicious. A true representative of the Laphroaig CS. A must try if you like smoky whisky!

Maybe my expectations were too high, but this whisky disappointed me a bit. Of course, this does not mean that it is a bad whisky, it's just that it is not harmonious to my taste. As if they wanted to create something extravagant, special. The taste is not as sweet as the smell, I didn't quite like the huge contrast between the smoky, sweet and salty aroma... And for my taste it is too smoky, stoney, and almond bitter...

Another opportunity, another bottle! From the opening of the bottle, a little closed, this time we have to wait... Time has passed and everything is as it should be - a cool winter dram!

Intense and flavourful, a very well executed batch of this great and reliable series of 10 year old Cask Strengths. Batches 13 and onwards are revealed to be caramel coloured, this must be the case as well for batch 12. This batch is as dark in colour as the newer batches, and way darker than even the 25 years old!

This is not yet a review; The bottle hasn't been opened yet because I want to try it with my cousin. But first, a few thoughts about the new advertising slogan on the box and label, which I noticed for the first time: "One of the most richly flavored of all Scotch whiskies". Is it time now? Is this withdrawal in marketing preventive, voluntary, or was Beam Suntory/Laphroaig sued by evil competitors? Hopefully this isn't a dead giveaway when it comes to future quality! However, it sounds pretty random; You can actually save yourself such a weak saying. Whatever - I for one would prefer to have "The most richly flavored of all Scotch whiskys" in my glass in the future. Update June 2022 after enjoying a whole bottle over several months: I have nothing to add to the reviews (in alphabetical order) from Archer, Chesterfield, didi1893, hs305 and Edge Mechanic. I gradually ordered a few more bottles from the Distillery Shop because I still want to have this strong enjoyment in 10 years. Also, as I now know, this batch is the last one without caramel!

Color: Light Amber Nose: Laphroaig! If you're buying this, there's a decent chance you're doing so in order to get a quintessential Laphroaig experience, and the first nosing augurs wells. Because immediately, one cannot help but think "medicinal." That's the salient quality I'm looking for with this dram, and I'm getting it in spades immediately: iodine and really strong, unflavored liquid doses of medicine. Right there with it, though, is salt. Specifically, it's salty sea air. If you're feeling metaphoric, let's say there's some grilled oysters with a touch of lemon seasoning, as well. So it's got a little bit of the coastal character, but always integrated with that stronger, darker side that differentiates this from, say, Caol Ila. Finally, there's a trace of vanilla coming through, well integrated into the whole. That last bit was hinted at by the color, because a 10-yo, bourbon-matured Laphroaig with this color clearly has some decently active casks at work. Water mutes a bit of the harshness, which in this case is sort of the point, but it does bring out a nice powdered sugar note. Taste: Good times continue on the arrival. As others have mentioned, this really doesn't come in hot, especially for a 60% ABV whisky. Really impressive to be able to pleasantly sip this neat, and it adds to the appeal of getting a rocket-fuel, young, mostly-unwooded Laphroaig. Like the nose, you're getting big peat on the palate, too: this time ash is playing more of a part than it did on the nose, but the medicinal element remains strong. Brutal but also clearly well-matured. By the way, I don't get a ton of development by adding water here--worth checking it out on the nose, but I prefer it neat on the palate. Finish: The tastiest ashtray you've ever licked followed by a lemon squeeze. Comments: It's hard for me not to think of whiskies in archetypes, and perhaps the first one to spring to mind is the unadulterated peat monster. Now, of course, there are better peated whiskies out there than this, and many have more to say, especially on the palate. However, this bad boy scores huge marks for me as a exercise in style, because it nails that uncompromising, search-and-destroy profile that I sometimes seek. Even among its South Shore brethren, I think this example of Laphroaig is exceptional qua "Peat Monster." I consider this a worthy addition to just about any collection, because there's not really anything else I can think of that's widely and consistently available that delivers these results.

Doesn't exactly come across as a Laphroaig right away, but it's really good.

A Laphi CS ... As always, peat, smoke, phenol, iodine, algae, ash, pure campfire. Sometimes a batch is smokier, sometimes a batch is fruity, this batch is surprisingly mild for an alcohol content of 60.1%, the alcohol is wonderfully harmonious and does not require the addition of water! As always a pleasure, tastes good and convinces! 22/22/22/23 (89P)

This one is right up there with the best. 90-91... hard to tell when you had so many great cask strength 10's I'll go 90 tonight since the nose speaks to me. It's different from the 011, they are all different and still somewhat the same. But the taste is maybe slightly less, so 90 it is for now Finish... Long peaty medicinal coating...

https://399s.com/5456.html [color] golden Qianyuan’s favorite bourbon barrel strong smoked peat whisky is really great, highly recommended (๑`･ᴗ･´๑) I only regret that I bought too little at the beginning. It is suitable for drinking slowly at home. If you feel that the degree is high, you can add a few drops of mineral water to make the flavor level more prominent.

For me exactly between 88 and 89 points - like almost all Laphroaig 10 CS and yet each time with its own aroma. Always a bank, whether for 50, 70 or 90 euros. 60 percent and 10-year-old whiskys - exactly my case, ; no actually not. An exception are the Laphroaig 10 CS (and the 12 CS from Springbank). They always offer great quality at a great price and differ from batch to batch despite the constant quality. This batch is much woodier compared to the 11 batch (my favorite batch from the 10 CS series) and maybe one or two more PX-matured barrels were poured into this batch compared to the filigree 11 batch. Tolerates a lot of water and you should definitely play with water to fully appreciate the whisky. The 60 percent offer more than enough scope for this. You can also dilute it down to 40 percent and experiment a bit. At less than 100 euros, it is still affordable and exciting enough.

,,This is something else"

22 22+ 21+ 22 88 Classic Laphroaig in the right undiluted strength! Solid level beautiful and tasty batch!

Powerful Laphroaig with salty smoke. Nice long finish, a few drops of water are recommended for the aromas, the alcohol is very well integrated. Great batch again - 02.08.2024

An amazing Laphi, not burning despite the high alcohol content, but very creamy and well balanced with medium complexity.

In the nose, the smoke is by far not as smoky-peaty (iodine, hospital, garbage) present as with other Laphroaig bottlings I know (QC, 10er Standard, Lore, Brodir ...). Sea air, spray, salty, I can see myself standing on cliffs and breathing deeply. Sweet vanilla, caramel, I recognize my cherry. Despite the 60.1% no alcoholic marks, great. Powerful, smoky after a campfire, the cherry is there again for a short time, salty-spicy-sweet (salted honey peanuts). Laaang finish! Sometimes I wonder why spend more on a whisky. 2 FL Laphroaig 10Y CS + Lagavulin DE per year and is good. A really tasty part of whisky. I didn't think it was possible for myself to enjoy a Laphroaig with over 60% pure without water, but this works without any problems. When complaining, then a little bit more fruity notes and it would be really perfect for me.

This is what I was hoping for when I bought a bottle of batch #009 based on its reviews here, which promised a loud and proud bourbon Laphroaig that would satisfy everyone. Batch #009 sadly didn't do it for me, but this batch #012 certainly does. It's unashamed and bold, large and loud, simple, yet rich. Some of the complexity and stranger notes of early 2000s CS bottlings have been lost somewhere along the way, but that is more of an observation than a complaint. Bang, bang, bang for your buck, certainly. [edit 23.06.22] Drinking my last sample I can't say I'm going crazy about this. A nice punchy dram but it's not worth a penny above its original retail price..

One of the best laphis I've ever tried. It doesn't always have to be old and expensive!

An excellent offering from Laphroaig, with all those classic flavours in a well-integrated profile at a very fair price range. There are many flavours to discover, so allow plenty of time in the glass, as more flavours emerge the longer you leave it. There are plenty of bottles still hanging around, get them while you still can...

Blind tasted on 02-26-2022. 88-90 peat monster!

Wonderfully full nose, smoke and fruitiness, charred log. Applesauce burnt in the mouth, hmmm delicious! The finish slightly earthy, also here burnt fruit. Fiery, racy, great!

Good enough for many modern taste buds, but not me.

powerful but smooth peat, enjoyable medicine, leather, vanilla and some dried wheat in it

Almost too smoky for my taste - but also resin, soot, smoking green branches, fatty cream, bourbon barrel. Batch 16 wins for me

Had an H2H lineup of various Laphroaig cask strength releases from old to modern. This batch is a lot more “industrial” than the previous batches, taken a very different direction albeit keeping Laphroaig in the core of it. I enjoy the previous batches more, but this flavour profile is very welcome too.

1990’s Laphroaig was what first got me into whisky. These days the standard 40% 10 yr old has diminished hugely in quality and is a total disappointment. This 10 yr old cask strength restores my faith though: beautiful complexity, some wonderful green herbal notes and great mouthfeel…. Loved it!

Eye, copper gold Nose, peat, marine, seaweed, seasalt, wet vegetative, warm Mouth, smoky, peppery, sirop, oily, vanilla, licorice

Tipical laphroaig,but somehow I can’t stand the smell

Another solid laphi with a lot of power. You can feel a pleasant sweetness on the nose, paired with campfire smoke. The start in the mouth is strong and sweet as usual and over time a variety of spices are added. The finish is only a little over medium-long, but the current 10-year barrel strength remains in the mouth for a long time. Simply great, even if the price has almost doubled in the past four years. What the hell ... Slainte

Close to perfection to me that's what you want from Laphi.. Nose: Smoke medical and also some bonfire smoke imo, iodine/ hospital smell, Limoncello, sweetness (Honey,Vanilla) some herbs mixed together ( Thyme, rosemary) camomile tea. Taste: Great Oiliness :) Smoke first then Limoncello again, Kiwi, salty/sea, iodine, less sweetness than expected from nose still some honey, vanilla..very herbal later in the mouth Thymian, Mint, slight milk coffee notes, a bit citral...oak ,smoke, hospital taste last quite long in the end..In your face hate it or love it - I love it :) /

It is of medium viscosity and its bouquet is of relatively strong intensity. I have aromas of peat, cowshed, honey sweetness, vanilla, salt, malty sweetness and pipe tobacco. Moderately complex. A good balance between sweetness and dryness in terms of taste. The alcohol is relatively well integrated and it has a heavy body.

Laphroaig's distinctive intense tidal flat smell and disinfectant, citrus, softand dark body, sweet, long and strong finish

All you can get from a Laphroaig: Cold smoke, TCP, brine, antiseptic, anchovies, black olive, vanilla, lemonade, pepper. A blockbuster.

Very good value for money

Golden color. Quite oily structure.

Did a head to head of this and last years Laphroaig 10 CS. This year is less sweet, less warm, less mantlepiece and soft recliner. Its more seaswell and stony shore, more rocky hilltop, but the sun is still out and the vegetation is lush. Punch to the face rather than a warm hug. Swims well and gets rounder with water, but really does well without as the alcohol is very well integrated.

June 2020. I haven't actually had many drams of Laphroaig 10 YO CS of various batches. The 012 is my truly first one. So what do we have here... Very well hidden alcohol for a 60% alc. volume! It's a big hit for me and I love it deeply.

Powerfully aromatic and very pleasant nose, but a little one-dimensional. Peat is very potent on wood fire and charcoal. The dilution brings a hint of pepper. The attack is clearly liquorice, a note that lingers until the end. Vegetable bitters (roots) explode at the end of the mouth, really marked (and even more after dilution). Very long finish in which we find the smoke of a wood fire just extinguished. A little sweet touch runs through the whole experience. Typical and very well done but not very complex, very good integration of alcohol, a good batch.

To me, the Laphroaig 10 cask strenght bottling offers each year the best price quality ratio on the market with a combination of strenght and balance unmatched at this price. The epitome of heavily peated malt! Now for this one, while retaining all the classic Laphroaig sweetness and smoke, this edition is leaning more towards dry and salty maratime notes than previous batches but again perfectly executed at +60%...

Full review here: https://tastingbros.com/2021/04/07/some-laphroaig-obs/

It has steam, power and intensity. In the back, the youth tripped him up and he lost a little.

Laphroaig 10 Cask Strength Batch 12. Bought a bottle of this immediately upon release without even a moment's hesitation, on the back of the outstanding Batch 11. Aroma has lots of toffee, peanut brittle, clove, slightly medicinal, some raspberry, oaky, vanilla, mousy oak. Taste is punchy... oily... toffee vanilla, medicinal smoky - nice punchy smoke - rounded vanilla, toffee, oaky. Great balance of flavours. Rich and intense. Very good - not as good as Batch 11 but then that might have been the best whisky I've ever had, so it's not exactly a fair comparison! This is also outstanding, but less so. 3.9/93

Wow... smoke and smoke. It's hearty and very enjoyable. I had salmon for dinner today and the Laphroaigh CS was a great digestif. It was too strong for me without water, but it tolerates water and I definitely like it.

Relatively heavy peat with rich smoke, strong impact The sweetness of the malt with the looming lemon aroma is very charming under the combination of vanilla tobacco