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The Antelope: Dailuaine, La Frog, Ardbeg, Secret Islay
The Antelope is one of the leading retailers in Macau, especially for the type of whisky we're most interested in. As we'll find out in this session, they have an ongoing series with Kanpaikai in Japan and good connections with Elixir Distillers and Casky in Hong Kong.
by Ruben0 viewsundisclosedardbegdailuainelaphroaig16yo1991 - news
Laphroaig 15 Year Old Returns as Permanent Release
After more than ten years away, Laphroaig's legendary 15 Year Old is back for good. What makes this mellowed Islay malt worth the £85 price tag?
by Beth Squires1 viewwhisky-newsislaylaphroaigpeated-whiskyscotchsingle-malt - news
Buds & Barrels, Double-V, Klubb23, Crann, The Green Door
In case you don't recognize these names immediately: all of these are (smaller) Belgian bottlers or clubs .You may know Buds & Barrels as a whisky shop, but they also have their own range. Then there's Double-V who bottled the 25th anniversary bottling of whisky club The Green Door . Last but not least: a bottling by Klubb23 for Crann Whisky Club.
by Ruben3 viewsinchgowerlaphroaigloch-lomond200720112012 - news
Zodiac series: Clynelish, Glenlossie, Laphroaig, Croftengea
The Whisky Exchange presented a second quartet of whiskies from the Zodiac series . We tried four whiskies in February already - after this one more batch will follow. My own sign turns out to be translated as Clynelish... Clynelish 10 yo 2015 (52,8%, The Whisky Exchange 'The Zodiac' 2025, bourbon barrel #51246, 255 btl.) Nose: lots of crisp green apples and lemons, candle wax, along with subtle vegetative undertones. Light chalk. Perhaps a little pineapple or yellow plum. Then a little icing sugar and sweet cucumber lemonade. Mouth: a simple but very enjoyable combination of sweet and tart fruits (kiwi, banana, apple, gooseberry) with beeswax and a pinch of pepper. The cask made it a bit sweeter than I expected, but also really pleasant. Plain malty notes. Hints of vanilla and grapefruit. Finish: medium long, with added zesty notes and a subtle grassy touch along with sweet wax.Still young, so complexity is not the highest. That said, it's a perfectly lovable spirit with all the
by Ruben2 viewsclynelishglenlossielaphroaigloch-lomond20092015 - news
2x Islay Malt 1991 (The Whisky Jury)
Among the latest bottlings from The Whisky Jury there were two 1991 Islay Malts . One is a general release and the other is for friends: Passion for Whisky in The Netherlands and Lucky Choice in Australasia.I tried both at the Limburg Whisky Fair last weekend and they were really good.
by Ruben3 viewsundisclosed199134yoislaylaphroaiglucky-choice - news
The Whisky Exchange Unveils Second Zodiac Series Installment
What happens when you match zodiac personality traits to Scotch whisky distilleries? The Whisky Exchange's Summer Solstice Collection pairs four star signs with single casks. Read the full article at The Whisky Exchange Unveils Second Zodiac Series Installment
by Mark Littler5 viewswhiskey-newsclynelishcroftengeaglenlossielaphroaiglimited-edition - news
Laphroaig Cairdeas Lore vs. the Standard Lore: A Head-to-Head That Surprised Me
Can a cheaper, younger cask strength Laphroaig actually beat the refined, older Lore? This head-to-head comparison delivered a surprising winner. Read the full article at Laphroaig Cairdeas Lore vs. the Standard Lore: A Head-to-Head That Surprised Me
by Whisky In The 64 viewswhiskey-articlescairdeascask-strengthislaylaphroaiglore - news
Laphroaig / Knockdhu / Clynelish / Bodega Toro Albalá (Decadent Drinks)
A review of Decadent Drinks' latest release, including whiskies from Clynelish, Knockdhu and Laphroaig, as well as a Vintage 1951 Amontillado sherry from Bodega Toro Albalá.
by Thijs Klaverstijn5 viewsreviewsclynelishhighlandsislayknockdhulaphroaig - news
Willem Dafoe Debuts 14-Year-Old Scotch Whisky Alongside Laphroaig
On Friday, four-time Academy Award nominee Willem Dafoe unveiled “Willem by Willem,” a limited-edition single malt scotch crafted in collaboration with the Laphroaig distillery. Much like the actor himself, the whisky is intended as a blank slate, forgoing tasting notes in favor of an “experience” that drinkers are encouraged to guess at in an interactive […]
by Pedro Wolfe4 viewsscotchlaphroaigrelease - news
Scotch Whisky News
If the past few weeks are any guide, Scotch whisky is leaning hard into luxury experiences and playful innovation as we roll into autumn, the headline act is Johnnie Walker’s new Vault—a global luxury hub built around bespoke, archive-grade blending and curation. It’s pitched at serious collectors: rare stocks, private commissions, white-glove hospitality—the works. As […]
by Whiskey Blogger3 viewscompass-boxjohnnie-walkerlaphroaigscotch-whiskyscotch-whisky-brandswhiskey-blogger - news
Laphroaig Releases 2025 Càirdeas Lore Cask Strength
Laphroaig's 2025 Cairdeas release is Lore Cask Strength, an update to the classic Lore expression that's bottled straight out of the cask at 59.6% ABV. The post Laphroaig Releases 2025 Càirdeas Lore Cask Strength appeared first on Bevvy .
by Bevvy4 viewsnewsspiritswhiskeyfeaturedlaphroaig - news
The Same Color as Peat – A Laphroaig Like No Other
A rare 1981 Laphroaig aged 27 years in Oloroso sherry butts. Deeply colored, boldly atypical, and bottled at natural cask strength. Only 736 exist. Read the full article at The Same Color as Peat – A Laphroaig Like No Other
by Phil Dwyer2 viewsscotchwhiskey-articleswhiskey-stylesislaylaphroaigsingle-malt-scotch-whisky