#FroaigFriday review: Laphroaig 25 Cask Strength 2011 edition

Earlier this month I posted a review of a 23yr Laphroaig from SMWS, which had been my 199th scotch review on Reddit. Today I’m posting the review I wrote for my 200th: Laphroaig 25 CS 2011, which clocks in at 48.6% ABV, finished in oloroso casks. I received this sample from Devoz. Laphroaig 25 Cask Strength 2011 – 48.6% ABV Appearance: same light uncoloured yellow. Don’t … Continue reading #FroaigFriday review: Laphroaig 25 Cask Strength 2011 edition

Bryan Vanderkruk24/02/20172 Comments

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A Night at Feather’s Pub (+3 reviews)

Back in August when my wife and I celebrated our 1st wedding anniversary, she gave me a gift of a night out at Feather’s the pre-eminent scotch bar in Toronto. She gave an amount I could spend on whiskies in whatever fashion I wanted, quantity/quality/both, and would drive me home at the end of the night. pretty sweet deal! So fast forward about 4 months … Continue reading A Night at Feather’s Pub (+3 reviews)

Bryan Vanderkruk19/12/201631/01/20182 Comments

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Big Peat Christmas Edition 2012

Since we got our first snow storm of the year and everyone is back to their terrible winter driving, I thought I would relax and enjoy a sample of Big Peat Christmas Edition 2012 that a friend sent me a sample of. First impressions are that I am surprised at how light the appearance is. This would make me think that this is a relatively … Continue reading Big Peat Christmas Edition 2012

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#FroaigFriday Review: Laphroaig Cairdeas Origin 2012

Since we’re doing the hashtag thing here, i figured I should contribute with a Laphroaig review from a couple years ago. I got this dram in a swap with Reddit user /u/schockwaves. This was my first limited edition from Laphroaig. Laphroaig Cairdeas 2012 Origin – 51.2% ABV Appearance: pale peach-orange Nose: lots of smoke, but sweet. Boggy peat. Some fruitines but I can’t place it. Floral … Continue reading #FroaigFriday Review: Laphroaig Cairdeas Origin 2012

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Review: Bowmore 12

I was out at the bar with friends a few years ago and they had no good beer on tap, so I went with some scotch instead. Hadn’t yet had Bowmore 12, but knew I enjoyed Islay whiskies, so I gave it a try: Bowmore 12 – 40% Appearance: dark and obviously artificially coloured Nose: sweet fruit, floral notes, maple Taste: peaty, little bit of … Continue reading Review: Bowmore 12

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Review: Laphroaig Quarter Cask

This was my third review way back in 2013. it’s an oldie but a goodie and the Quarter Cask is still a bottle I have on the shelf at all times! (helps that it’s one of the few decent values at the LCBO too) Laphroaig Quarter Cask – 48% ABV Appearance: light gold Nose: heavy peat, vanilla, strong medicinal alcohol burn in the sinuses Taste: … Continue reading Review: Laphroaig Quarter Cask

Bryan Vanderkruk23/11/201631/12/20162 Comments

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Review: Smokehead single malt

saw this at the LCBO on sale back in 2013 after only having bought blends. This was early in my scotch journey and only my second review. Smokehead Islay Single Malt: 43% ABV Colour: quite light, doesn’t seem to be much color added to it, yellow straw Nose: smoke and alcohol are predominant, peaty, some vanilla Taste: smoke, brine, peat are up front. wet, freshly cut … Continue reading Review: Smokehead single malt

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Review: Ardbeg 10

First the story of how I got this bottle, then the review: Fellow Redditor Woodvillan from my hometown of Hamilton posted in r/hamilton that he had bought a 1L bottle or Ardbeg at the duty free in Miami, but after trying a dram, didn’t really enjoy it and was willing to sell it for $60. I came across the post minutes after he posted it … Continue reading Review: Ardbeg 10

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Bryan’s Scotland Trip Part 4 – Bruichladdich

The next day after a trip to Finlaggan, the ancient seat of the Lord of the Isles (which I highly recommend to anyone visiting Islay, it’s amazingly cool), we checked out Bruichladdich. After the experiences at the other 3, we expected to get 1-2 drams, explore the distillery a bit, and then head to Kilchoman. instead, after talking to the bartenders for a while, they decided … Continue reading Bryan’s Scotland Trip Part 4 – Bruichladdich

Bryan Vanderkruk28/06/201631/12/20162 Comments

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Bryan’s Trip to Scotland Part 3 – Laphroaig, Ardbeg, Lagavulin

The trip to Islay was probably the highlight of my 2+ weeks in Europe. Being able to see the distilleries I’ve been reading about and tasting drams from for years was amazing. This post covers our first day of distillery visits, and a bunch of pictures from our walk down the road from Port Ellen to Laphroaig, Lagavulin and Ardbeg. At Laphroaig, we did a … Continue reading Bryan’s Trip to Scotland Part 3 – Laphroaig, Ardbeg, Lagavulin

Bryan Vanderkruk27/06/201631/12/20163 Comments