Name: Laphroaig Triple Wood
Color: Dark gold
Nose: Smells like Laphroaig (peat, wood, iodine) with a hint of sweetness
Taste: Taste like Laphroaig on steroids (PEAT, WOOD, IODINE!!!)
Review:
Triple Wood is the biggest big boy scotch from Laphroaig that I have tried to date. I like it, but, I cannot drink it without cutting it with ice or a decent splash of water. Maybe if I was in the Highlands and just came into a lodge from the freezing cold rain after trudging through a peat bog I could drink it neat, maybe. Since that probably will never happen, I opt to add one big ice cube.
The title “Triple Wood” comes from the 3 barrels Laphroaig uses to mature the whisky.
Barrels are as follows:
Wood 1 – Ex bourbon Barrels
Wood 2 – Special made quarter casks (secret stuff)
Wood 3 – Sherry Butts (butts equal to approx 126 gallons)
This is “big boy whisky with extra peat”, but is very strong and only designed for people who like Laphroaig. If you do not drink strong peat/wood whisky then this not for you.
The priced around $80 and it a little high, but I believe it is worth it if you like this style of scotch.
If you like it, drink it!
