Laphroaig Lore Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Whisky Review/Tasting

In this quarantine edition episode I review Laphroaig Lore Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Lore is a blend of 7 to 21 year malts aged in 5 different casks. It’s a rich and well-balanced Islay whisky. There are also several bloopers for you to enjoy at the end of this episode.
The guitar sounds are from my 2017 PRS CE 24 “Angry Larry”.
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* Whisky: www.laphroaig....

[@megsrx4life450]

You have a very cool channel, love the review combo with the guitar so creative! I enjoyed hearing your description of the taste of the whisky, I personally have never tried the laphroaig. Going to share your channel with my brother, he is all about whisky!

[@WhiskyRiffs]

Awesome! Thank you so much for sharing and for your comment. 😊

[@tobiasbeer2689]

While I remember a gift of three miniature Ardbeg in a green tin that I still have that must've already kicked my tastebuds earlier right into Islay territory, it was a Lagavulin 16 on a Caledonian MacBrayne ferry from Uig on Skye over to Lochmaddy on North Uist - later hoppin over to Leverburgh on Harris - that just... bedazzled my senses and set my preferences to a world of whisky ever since. About to get my 2nd bottle of the Lore, in memory of good times to come.

[@theswcoaching]

I love Laphroaig! In fact, I'm gonna have a glass tonight!

[@WhiskyRiffs]

I have good news then: My next episode is a review of two more Laphroaig expressions: Triple Wood and PX Cask. Cheers!

[@JohnsDrams]

I reckon the Lore is my favourite NAS. The guitar is a nice touch! Subscribed!

[@WhiskyRiffs]

Thank you! I’ve tried several of the Laphroaig expressions and the Lore is pretty special. Picking a favorite NAS is hard for me. I just recorded a review of Glenmorangie Signet and it blew me away. That episode will be out on Wednesday. Cheers!

[@cococha]

Great content and videos

[@WhiskyRiffs]

Thank you for watching. Cheers!

[@evanlitchfield4621]

Thanks for tagging this video in your comment! I used to hate whiskey, and in 2021 I picked up a Buffalo Trace and it completely changed my world. Then Balvenie Doublewood 12 got me loving scotch. Right now, my favorites are Elijah Craig Barrel Proof B521, Glen Scotia Double Cask, and Laphroaig Lore.

[@WhiskyRiffs]

I had a couple of bottles of ECBP, but the one I used in an early video was batch B519. The B521 got some rave reviews from bourbon lovers. Cheers!

[@fleshrocker]

This one is my favorite right now.

[@WhiskyRiffs]

Laphroaig Lore is a much easier dram to drink than their 10 year. ;)

[@revolvermaster4939]

Laphroiag 10 got me into scotch about 40 years ago. It was different then and I hated it initially. Lore is outstanding, I might like it more than 10 Batch 15 depending on the day.

[@WhiskyRiffs]

Laphroaig 10 was my introduction it Islay Scotch, but it was also when I discovered that whisky could have so much depth of flavors and aromas. Lore is an easier expression to love. Cheers!

[@FEWGEE1]

This is my favourite Laphroaig. A drop, and I do mean a drop of water removes some of the pepperiness, and really brings out the sherry cask influence.

[@WhiskyRiffs]

I'm a fan of the Lore, mainly because the ABV is high enough to accept a drop of water. Cheers!

[@bamit1515]

For me, it was the ardbeg 10 which rocked my world and hooked me onto Islay whiskies

[@WhiskyRiffs]

I'm not sure if I loved Ardbeg 10 the first time I tasted it. I think it was the Uigeadail that triggered my love for Ardbeg. It's all a blur. ;)

[@revolvermaster4939]

Lore with or without water depends on the cigar I’m pairing it with.

[@WhiskyRiffs]

Cigars aren't my thing, so I can't offering pairing notes.

[@mgalvao6]

Great Review!

[@WhiskyRiffs]

Thank you! 🥃

[@drawnbro8192]

Great video! :D

[@WhiskyRiffs]

Thank you! Cheers.

[@theleo9355]

First time w scotch. Got a laphroaig 10 and wow the iodine nose is so strong. Please review the 10 year.

[@WhiskyRiffs]

Yep, one of my first Scotch whisky experiences was with a Laphroaig 10 and I was blown away. I just got a bottle and a review episode is coming up. Subscribe and bang the bell to get notified when it lands. Cheers!

[@MM-it9dg]

Sorry to say but it's £59 at the moment in the UK 😲

[@WhiskyRiffs]

No need to be sorry, just enjoy a whisky when you get a deal like that. Prices in the US vary from city to city all the time, so when I see a good price, I pounce on it. Cheers! 🥃

[@MM-it9dg]

@@WhiskyRiffs cheers 🥃

[@MM-it9dg]

Quite like yourself I only liked bourbons to start off with and was given a Lagavulin to try and never looked back, very easily could of turned me away from scotch whiskey as I didn't know the regions back then. 👍🏻

[@WhiskyRiffs]

I was so confused by Scotch when I was drinking Maker’s Mark. I always thought of Scotch whisky as the blends, like Johnnie Walker. But once I opened that door wider… a whole new world was exposed. Glorious! 🥃

[@MM-it9dg]

@@WhiskyRiffs yes so true. Its so different for both of us as most scotch whiskies are accessible to me and most bourbons are to you. Some bourbons here are crazy prices and I bet vise versa for you. 😂. 👍🏻🥃

[@WhiskyRiffs]

Exactly. I chuckle when my UK friends brag about getting a bourbon that’s an everyday bottle for me. 😆

[@MM-it9dg]

@@WhiskyRiffs 😂😂😂👍🏻🥃

[@bonjovi5530]

green day when i come around at the beginning.. sort of

[@WhiskyRiffs]

Ding. Ding. Ding. You’re correct! Thanks for catching my amateur attempt to emulate a Green Day riff. 🥃

[@ashersspicekitchen5965]

11 mins in and you’re just now starting to nose...

[@WhiskyRiffs]

I was just starting on KZbin back in 2020. ;) My newer reviews are more efficient. Cheers!