islayAged in standard barrels then finished in quarter casks (smaller = more wood contact)
Laphroaig Quarter Cask
48% ABV£5516.4p/ml
Tasting notes
Smoky vanilla, oak intensity, longer finish than the 10
Nose
Smoke, vanilla, toasted coconut, brine
Palate
Bigger and oilier than the 10. Vanilla oak, peat, baked apple
Finish
Long, oak-driven, gently sweet smoke
Distillery
Laphroaig
Region
islay
ABV
48%
Cask
Aged in standard barrels then finished in quarter casks (smaller = more wood contact)
Price
£55
Owner
Suntory / Beam
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About Laphroaig
The most polarising of the Islay distilleries — enormously peated, heavy on iodine and TCP notes. Laphroaig is Marmite whisky, and that’s exactly how its fans want it.
Full Laphroaig distillery profile →Other Laphroaig expressions
Frequently asked questions
What does Laphroaig Quarter Cask taste like?
Smoky vanilla, oak intensity, longer finish than the 10
How much does Laphroaig Quarter Cask cost?
Laphroaig Quarter Cask is typically priced at around £55 in the UK.
What is the ABV of Laphroaig Quarter Cask?
Laphroaig Quarter Cask is bottled at 48% ABV.
What cask is Laphroaig Quarter Cask matured in?
Laphroaig Quarter Cask is matured in Aged in standard barrels then finished in quarter casks (smaller = more wood contact) casks.