Birthday Islay Tasting

[macwilkin]

I decided this would be an appropriate weekend to try Laphroaig. I can only say that it must be an aquired taste.
The oily after taste was more than I could stand. The smokey bouquet was nice though.
Did you guys just immediatly like it, or is it an aquired appreciation over time?
Or is it fashonable to declare a liking for the stuff?
David

It is an acquired taste, at least in my own experience. I did not care for it the first time I tried it, but I kept trying it and it grew on me. I must admit that I will always be a Macallan supporter, Laphroaig is my favourite Islay.

Cheers,

Todd

[Rob Wright]

Try adding a spalsh of cool spring water to the Lapgroig, I find that just a splash takes the initial rush down just enough to not overpower the palate.



Rob

[MacMullen]

Try adding a spalsh of cool spring water to the Lapgroig, I find that just a splash takes the initial rush down just enough to not overpower the palate.
Rob

I agree. After we rated the color, we added a splash of water to each glass of single malt to help to release the aromas and the flavors.

My philosophy on adding a touch of water is this: The distillery is interested in selling whisky. If I add water, my bottle lasts longer. This is not in the distillery's best interest. Therefore, if the distillery suggests that I add water, there must be a good reason for it.

[calmac]

Laphroaig is a whisky that grows on you - thats my excuse anyway. Personally I don't add water but I am told that by just adding a small amount then you release the aroma. I think that I will go and try it now - make a nice midday break.

Patrick :-D

[Colin]

Try adding a spalsh of cool spring water to the Lapgroig, I find that just a splash takes the initial rush down just enough to not overpower the palate.



Rob

I agree. Of course I also usually make any Islay malt my second dram and not my first. Try having a highland malt to start and than finish with a Laphroaig. It's a great combo and takes some of the whisky bite away before you get rushed with all the peat and flavour of an Islay.