Friends of Laphroaig

**piperdbh** · 13th January 12, 10:36 AM

No, no, no, Pastor Henry. It's not in a can or a bag or even under a purificator.

The Laphraoig is a very smoky drink with a strong peat presence and (to my taste) a touch of salt. It's not for every day sipping, but every once in a while, it's a nice change.

**tundramanq** · 13th January 12, 04:05 PM

Micheal Jackson's Guide to Single Malt calls the 10 yr nose "Medicinal, phenolic, seaweedy, with a hint of sherry" the older ones are less so. And phenolic is one of the components of creosote used on poles. It's the peatyest scotch I know of. Laphroaig 10 yr is really good when in the mood.

**Lime** · 13th January 12, 04:52 PM

It's the peatyest scotch I know of.

Bruichladdich Octomore 4.1 is the peatyest I've heard off... on the numbers at least (I haven't tried it) 167 ppm (Laphroig is about 40 ppm).

http://www.bruichladdich.com/shop/pe...tomore-4-1-167

**tundramanq** · 13th January 12, 05:18 PM

Interesting that Bowmore is right across the Loch Indaal (bay) from Bruichladdich distillery on Islay. The two other Islay scotches I have are Laproaig and Lagavulin - also peaty. But my Bowmore 10yr only has a hint of smoke. It makes me think its not the peat but the malting process.

I'll have to try and get some Bruichladdich Octomore 4.1 on this side of the pond.

**artificer** · 13th January 12, 06:46 PM

Originally Posted by Lime

Bruichladdich Octomore 4.1 is the peatyest I've heard off... on the numbers at least (I haven't tried it) 167 ppm (Laphroig is about 40 ppm).

http://www.bruichladdich.com/shop/pe...tomore-4-1-167

good cheebus! I've got the Octomore 2 which is 140PPM, and it's amazing. I can't wait to try the 4.1!

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**ohiopiper** · 13th January 12, 10:21 PM

Oooo, definitely makes me want to run out and buy a bottle!?!

Save your coppers, you'll be having some if you want it at our Burns Supper. This is the single malt i found locally that i could actually afford!

**dtour** · 14th January 12, 12:23 AM

Plot 306540, here and fan of the Quarter Cask. The peat is a required taste and not for everyone. Need to be in the mood for it such as most things. Looking forward to one day making my way over to the distillery.

**tundramanq** · 14th January 12, 05:14 AM

I realize I am commiting heresy here. But my favorite hot drink that really warms me up, is great for a cough or sore throat. Is good coffee with hazelnut coffee creamer and a little sugar with a touch of Talisker or Old Fettercairn for flavor. This warms and soothes everything going down and tastes awesome. Last night, dealing with a cold, I tried Laphroaig 10yr instead. It was great - hazelnutty with a smoky nose and taste. My throat calmed right down. I look at using singles this way as similar to using vanilla in a recipe. This is always a hit out camping in the evening. I have a 50 cup coffee pot and use good fresh decaf coffee so that we will all be able to sleep.

Side note on the Hazelnut creamer, I use Coffeemate brand as, to me, most of the others I've tried have a chemical or nasty or "wheres the hazelnut?" taste. If it doesnt taste good with out the scotch, try another brand. The scotch seems to intensify the native flavor of the creamer as will as adding smoke.

**FatherWilliam57** · 14th January 12, 03:46 PM

Originally Posted by ohiopiper

Oooo, definitely makes me want to run out and buy a bottle!?!

Save your coppers, you'll be having some if you want it at our Burns Supper. This is the single malt i found locally that i could actually afford!

Just ribbing ya. I'm actually looking forward to it!