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Laphroaig Quarter Cask is a peat-forward Islay whisky with a range of sweet, smoky, and medicinal notes. The various cask influences provide a complex interplay of flavors, from the American Oak's sweetness to the Bourbon's brininess and the Sherry's fruitiness. The palate offers a unique experience with a balance of smoke, peat, brine, and a touch of sweetness. While not the most complex, it delivers a solid, straightforward peat bomb that stays true to Laphroaig's character. With an ABV of 48%, this whisky is a must-try for those who enjoy smoky whiskies.
Whiskey Novice
It's sharp and tangy, still sweet but there's also like a dark chocolate bitterness playing around there. There's very little price difference between this and the 10 year old, and I would take this all day long over the 10 year old when the value is right.
Gwhisky
Classic Laphroaig nose with peat, brine, lemon, caramel, and medicinal notes. I think this is a good quality peat blast on a budget.
Whisky Neighbour
I find quarter Cask a real interplay of sweet, almost honey sweet like pear and smoke and oil and campfire. In my market, this is almost always on sale. It's just a really, really good price.
Whiskey Vault
The brininess is what gets me, oh so briny, it's honeysuckle and brine.
Whisky.com
That's a really nice smoky, I love whiskey, it's medicinal, phenolic, smoked, very typical for Laphroaig.
Whisky.com
There is smoke, ash, phenols, fire, and in the back some sweetness, some banana sweetness ripe overripe bananas.
@Whiskey Novice
2020-11-11
Laphroaig Quarter Cask review #64 with The Whiskey Novice
I think I've always just slightly preferred the Quarter Cask over the 10 year old. It just brings a little more.
@Gwhisky
2021-10-11
Laphroaig Quarter Cask REVIEW: Entry-Level HEAVY HITTER?
I totally like this stuff. I don't think it's a great whiskey but I do think it's really solid.
@Whisky Neighbour
2022-11-05
Laphroaig Quarter Cask, a favourite full Peat!
Laphroaig quarter Cask sits at four stars which is pretty high considering a lot of its challenges but I enjoy it and if you're looking for a full peat and you haven't tried it, give it a go.
@Whiskey Vault
2021-10-11
Laphroaig Quarter Cask Review
I like the quarter cask, let's not lean too much into familiarity and make assumptions, let's get specific with the tin flavors.
@Whisky.com
2023-09-19
Laphroaig Quarter Cask | Whisky Review
For a whisky on the side, you must really like the tough stuff, otherwise, it's just too demanding because there's just so much going on in your mouth with all the smoke and Oak.
@Whisky.com
2015-09-24
Whisky Review/Tasting: Laphroaig Quarter Cask
Whenever you like smoky whiskey, this is a must. You have to add one of these bottles sometimes in your life so there's no way around this bottle. It's a definite must.