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The most richly flavoured of all Scotch Whiskies
This expression of our famous whisky has enjoyed a second maturation in small quarter casks. These most traditional barrels recreate the practices of a bygone era, to create the perfect marriage of peat and oak. Laphroaig quarter cask is barrier filtered only and bottled at a higher strength.

Laphroaig Quarter Cask takes its inspiration from the small casks often used for Scotch Whisky in the 19th century and frequently transported across the Glens by packhorse.
As the industry grew, they fell into disuse - bigger and more cost effective barrels became the norm, for maturations and transportation.
However as single malt lovers may know, the relationship between the barrel and the maturing spirit is critical. We noted that the small cask size gives up to 60% greater contact with the wood compared to some of the larger sizes used today, thus greatly intensifying the maturation process.
It was decided to re-create some of these Quarter Casks and the flavours they produce. We transferred some still maturing Laphroaig from our larger style barrels into the Quarter Casks. There then followed a further period of maturation in our original Dunnage Warehouse No1.
For greater authenticity we simply barrier filtered the whisky - the method used in those far of days - and bottled at a higher alcoholic strength.
The result surprised and delighted us. The additional oak influence creates a soft sweetness and velvety feel when first tasted, then the intense peatiness so unique to Laphroaig, comes bursting through. The finish is very long and alternates between the sweetness and the peat.
We believe that the original founding Johnston brothers would recognise this unique expression and thank us for recreating it. We hope you enjoy drinking Quarter Cask as much as we did making it.

48% vol.
33.6 UK units
1.2 UK units per 25ml serving

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Rating: 5 star out of 5

29 April 2012

should have bought a couple

A huge mouthfull of flavour. Really impressed.

wildschwein

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Rating: 5 star out of 5

14 March 2010

1 of 1 found this review helpful.

great example of an islay

peaty, medicinal, acquired but great if you love islay whisky.

Stuart

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Rating: 5 star out of 5

07 March 2010

2 of 2 found this review helpful.

A worthwhile experiment

The two key difference with this whisky (smaller casks and greater influence from the wood) and not being chill-filtered) both pay off well, the latter probably more than the former. While an unmistakeable Laphroaig, the usual battle on the palate is considerably softened and more enjoyable. But the key are the oils; the finish is superb and the oils that are retained hold it for ages. A great move to the artisan style.

Inchgower

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