Whisky Forum - Laphroaig QA Cask

Braden · Posted: Wed May 14, 2014 6:36 pm Post subject: Laphroaig QA Cask

I noticed that The Whisky Exchange are now stocking the Laphroaig QA Cask which was orinally a travel retail exclusive, has anyone tried it, any good?

Kenny M · Master Of Malts Joined: 21 Apr 2007 Posts: 860

I noticed that TWE had this to there new whiskies list the other day, a 1 litre bottle of Laphroaig for Â£57 isnt over the top if it is a good one, i wouldnt mind hearing opinions on it also.

Kray · Posted: Thu May 15, 2014 11:10 am Post subject:

I tasted it at at the airport and wasnt inspired to buy, i thought it was a watered down mild Lahproaig, still good but the Quarter Cask is way better and cheaper.

Alexppp · Master Of Malts Joined: 16 Jul 2010 Posts: 1791

I haven't tried it but I'm not really inspired to be honest - Â£57 for a NAS Laphroaig at only 40% ABV? If it was higher strength like the Quarter Cask it would be a different story.

Kray · Posted: Thu May 15, 2014 4:25 pm Post subject:

The QA Cask had neither the strength or the peat level of the Quarter Cask and for me that is what makes Laphroaig good, unfortunately the Laphroaig Quarter Cask 1 litre bottle has disappeared from airport shop shelves, it seems it has been replaced by the QA cask which is a poor subsitute IMO and not worth a higher price than the Quarter Cask. The QA Cask is a decent whisky with lighter cleaner peat (if that makes sense) and a good bit of vanilla but overpriced for what is probably around an 8 year old whisky.