Today we bring you a classic take on the Laphroaig 10 CS. Batch 15 comes in at 58.6% and really goes back to the classic Laphroaig profile. Join us on Patreon @ / topshelfwhisky
Living in Ohio I grabbed two bottles without a second thought great price. I’ve only had batch 12 for comparison but I love batch 15, great classic Laphroiag profile and very easy-drinking. Preferred it over the Sherry cask Laphroiag even that everyone seemed to love. I have a LORE and an 18 I need to open and try someday soon expand my medicinal note experiences lol cheers guys
This is still a great whisky that I normally buy. Lore is an underrated dram and the 18 is… just a staple on my bar. One of my most purchased whiskies and a beast of a whisky. I can’t think of a more perfect Laphraoig . It’s got everything
Obviously this should be taken with a grain of salt, but Fred minnick said he’s tried makers mark that was ages 12 years and at cask strength that the owners had for experimental reasons, and he said it was out of this world good and would clean house in all of the whiskey/spirits competitions that Fred is on the panels for
Fred is an odd duck, but I wouldn't be shocked if maker's is better with age (if you find the right magic cask). But the people who make it sure as heck don't seem to think so. There's no other way to explain why they don't have a 300 dollar 12 year on the market otherwise.
the single cask CS store picks should be here soon but I have heard they are all going to be around 9 to 10 year and around $200. 4 or 5 different cask types were chosen from and the sherry interests me the most
I hear you. Not only is it an entry level whisky, at our $83, it's also the benchmark of value for young CS. GA 10 went from $70 to $95 real quick and the NAS selections like A'bunadh over $100 are sad. Kilchoman single casks are something; top shelf prices with smaller age statements. I have a 9 year bourbon cask, would love to find a 12+. Independent Islays are rare. I only wish I could stop buying $100 bottles long enough to buy a Laph25. I know it's a better bottle but I can't find a good time to drop that much at one time
You have a favorite batch #? I've been sitting on 2x Batch #7 for awhile now. I've had 8, 9, 10 and 11... all were good, I remember really liking 9 and 10. I still want to see you guys do a Laphroaig 10 CS vs. Lagavulin 12 vs. Ardbeg Corryvreckan.
4,7 & 8 are my favorites. I missed 1-3. One of those was 59.9% and probably my favorite but it’s been a while. Those early days I didn’t stock up the way I do now. Not a bad idea for a review. That’s gonna come down to distillery preference I’m guessing.
My bottle was a good bit more open, I just didn't bring it up so Mike cracked his. So score reflected having had it opened up, though the notes were based off of that fresh crack cause it was infront of us.
@5:43 You boys having a good chuckle at the expense of a Legendary distillery’s offering? At $53, this whisky should flow through the drinking water pipes of Ohio. Its fun listening to you, D&M. Great work.
@@DarkSalmonz I'm waiting for mike to buy it, lol. But while I did think super nova was comparable enough to octomore, I'm just done throwing money at Ardbeg.
Debating ordering this online but on the fence considering the mark up to $90-100 + shipping. Is it worth getting or will I be happy with the regular 10 for $58? From what I've heard across other reviews it's the 10 but "more". For reference, I've only had the Ardbeg 10 which I love but I'm trying to expand my collection.
Do you put a high value on CS whisky for the mouth feel, body, and intensity, plus the ability to play with water? If so this is a no brainer. If not...maybe you'd be fine with the regular 10. I'd never get a regular 10 over this for 100, but I value those. If you don't, you'll be fine.
@@topshelfwhisky Yeah I've seen some good stuff there from time to time. Lastly was some older special releases, Inchgower 27 and Glenkinchie 24. Neither of which I loved haha, but glad they were at least like 30% off.
Great review guys! I have the Laphroaig 25 year 2013, 2014, and 2015 (black labels) still available in my area. All at the same price. Any recommendation / your order of choice for those?
Living in Ohio I grabbed two bottles without a second thought great price. I’ve only had batch 12 for comparison but I love batch 15, great classic Laphroiag profile and very easy-drinking. Preferred it over the Sherry cask Laphroiag even that everyone seemed to love. I have a LORE and an 18 I need to open and try someday soon expand my medicinal note experiences lol cheers guys
This is still a great whisky that I normally buy. Lore is an underrated dram and the 18 is… just a staple on my bar. One of my most purchased whiskies and a beast of a whisky. I can’t think of a more perfect Laphraoig . It’s got everything
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Wow that's a great price! The $80-$90 we pay is still reasonable for what it is. Cheers guy's
Still reasonably priced even at $90
Wow, what an amazing review! Happy Thanksgiving guys~!!! 🦃🍁🍽
Same to you!
That is an insane price!
Obviously this should be taken with a grain of salt, but Fred minnick said he’s tried makers mark that was ages 12 years and at cask strength that the owners had for experimental reasons, and he said it was out of this world good and would clean house in all of the whiskey/spirits competitions that Fred is on the panels for
Fred is an odd duck, but I wouldn't be shocked if maker's is better with age (if you find the right magic cask). But the people who make it sure as heck don't seem to think so. There's no other way to explain why they don't have a 300 dollar 12 year on the market otherwise.
Nice one guys! If I could get this for under $70 here it would be a regular on my shelf. Usually priced between $85 and $100 here in CO
Still one to get at least every other release at that price, and I'm not the biggest fan of this is general. But it's good stuff.
the single cask CS store picks should be here soon but I have heard they are all going to be around 9 to 10 year and around $200. 4 or 5 different cask types were chosen from and the sherry interests me the most
I hear you. Not only is it an entry level whisky, at our $83, it's also the benchmark of value for young CS. GA 10 went from $70 to $95 real quick and the NAS selections like A'bunadh over $100 are sad. Kilchoman single casks are something; top shelf prices with smaller age statements. I have a 9 year bourbon cask, would love to find a 12+.
Independent Islays are rare. I only wish I could stop buying $100 bottles long enough to buy a Laph25. I know it's a better bottle but I can't find a good time to drop that much at one time
You have a favorite batch #? I've been sitting on 2x Batch #7 for awhile now. I've had 8, 9, 10 and 11... all were good, I remember really liking 9 and 10. I still want to see you guys do a Laphroaig 10 CS vs. Lagavulin 12 vs. Ardbeg Corryvreckan.
I'll also have the batches from 10+ years ago. When they came in the green tube and the ones with the big stamp on them.
4,7 & 8 are my favorites. I missed 1-3. One of those was 59.9% and probably my favorite but it’s been a while. Those early days I didn’t stock up the way I do now.
Not a bad idea for a review. That’s gonna come down to distillery preference I’m guessing.
That looks basically a fresh crack; needs time to open up and mellow out
My bottle was a good bit more open, I just didn't bring it up so Mike cracked his. So score reflected having had it opened up, though the notes were based off of that fresh crack cause it was infront of us.
Nor a big fan of their Lore. Will try samples of their Warehouse One and Cairdeas this holiday weekend. Cheers and have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Young Laphraoig isn’t for everyone… you try the 25 or 18?
@@topshelfwhisky No, based on Lore, nothing else from Laphroaig for me yet.
@@djbeacon6895 sample time
@@topshelfwhisky AOK, and I have some good ones for you. 👍
@Maester Gryphon No, found it to be too smoky and medicinal. Still have some sample left and will try again blind with the Warehouse One and Cairdeas.
Picked up two in Toledo. Great Deal!
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As someone who is not into that iodine note, i would consider buying one of these for guest at this price
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@5:43 You boys having a good chuckle at the expense of a Legendary distillery’s offering? At $53, this whisky should flow through the drinking water pipes of Ohio. Its fun listening to you, D&M. Great work.
All in good fun. We have both a healthy respect for these craftsman and a sense of humor
Price and ABV are almost the same. Please don’t tell anyone about this Ohio secret. Wait? What did you do?!?
Haha, lets be real...this secrete has been out a long time.
Less!!! Ohio is well known for these mistakes. It can be a review, Ohio’s five best miss-priced bottles.
Nice review gentlemen. You like this year's Cairdeas?
The warehouse 1? I thought it was pretty darn good, but I wasn't sold on a second bottle. Review is up as well.
@@topshelfdustin3060 huh, I probably already watched it then. tried the hypernova yet? $200+ is a bit much...
@@DarkSalmonz I'm waiting for mike to buy it, lol. But while I did think super nova was comparable enough to octomore, I'm just done throwing money at Ardbeg.
Debating ordering this online but on the fence considering the mark up to $90-100 + shipping. Is it worth getting or will I be happy with the regular 10 for $58? From what I've heard across other reviews it's the 10 but "more". For reference, I've only had the Ardbeg 10 which I love but I'm trying to expand my collection.
Do you put a high value on CS whisky for the mouth feel, body, and intensity, plus the ability to play with water? If so this is a no brainer. If not...maybe you'd be fine with the regular 10. I'd never get a regular 10 over this for 100, but I value those. If you don't, you'll be fine.
I still can't believe how cheap it is, when the normal is another $10. I ended up buying two cases lol. One of the rare victories with OHLQ.
Rarer these days. Last chance liquor still may yield some results.
@@topshelfwhisky Yeah I've seen some good stuff there from time to time. Lastly was some older special releases, Inchgower 27 and Glenkinchie 24. Neither of which I loved haha, but glad they were at least like 30% off.
@@AlexDraut you near Columbus ?
@@topshelfwhisky About 90 minutes. I'm closer to Cleveland and Akron.
Great review guys! I have the Laphroaig 25 year 2013, 2014, and 2015 (black labels) still available in my area. All at the same price. Any recommendation / your order of choice for those?
13,14,15 in that order. What price?
@@topshelfwhisky thanks!! They are marked at $600 Canadian.
I had the 15 not long ago. Very nice, but certainly wasn't a wow bottle among the others I've had. 600 cad is worth it, so trust in mike.
Batch 11 was $59.99 in 2019. Now batch 14 and 15 are up to $99.99! No buenos
That’s getting high but Lagavulin 12 s well over $150 these days. That’s gap sounds about right. Though, maybe your opinion of Lag12 is similar