Laphroaig 1998 15 Years Single Malt Whisky

Whiskyspace Notes 1373

Jun 3, 2026, 06:18:55

Tonight's pour feels like a proper seaside ramble. First hit is massively salty, almost briney, with a huge smoke that reminds me of damp driftwood. It’s fab. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Then it opens up – there's dried lemon zests and a touch of camphor, like an old medicine chest. The Salty note comes back, but now it's with Almond oil and something vegetal, maybe seaweed or a fresh weed from a coastal cliff. The distillate itself is marvellous, I can tell. Less straight and 'evident' sharpness than some, it’s fiddling with unlikely wood maybe? Hints of raw wool, a bit of kippers... it's complex. A long finish brings spicy herbs, a definite dill note, and a tincture of iodine. The smoke lingers, huge but now woven with a faint antiseptic edge. Old yet fresh. Quality's high again with this one. Just another great one, really. Better chiselled than I expected. The fish and Salty character is massive. 🐟

Mandy Watson

May 21, 2026, 06:31:51

Quite warming and cosy 🥃 Bit of honey, oak and a soft smoky edge. Feels smooth, with a wee spicy kick at the end. Nice for a slow evening, really.

Jim Morgan

May 19, 2026, 15:30:53

Lovely cosy dram 🥃 Bit of honey, soft spice, and a gentle smoky feel. Warms up nicely, with a wee touch of oak and dried fruit. Easy to sip, not too fussy — just proper comforting.

Keeley Griffiths

May 12, 2026, 11:01:08

So I've been sipping on this one tonight and honestly... it's bloody lovely 😍 First thing I get is this warm honey sweetness, like proper golden stuff. Then there's a bit of vanilla and some toffee notes coming through. Really smooth going down. Ooh wait, now I'm getting some dried fruit - maybe raisins? And a touch of cinnamon spice at the end. Nice wee kick there 🔥 Has that lovely oakiness too, like walking into an old woords shop or somethin. Very comforting on a cold evening like tonight. The finish is quite long actually, stays with ye. Get a bit of dark chocolate and maybe some nutmeg? Very moreish tbh. Would absolutely have another dram of this 👌 Not too smoky which is good for me, more on the sweeter side but not sickly sweet if ye know what I mean. Just hits that sweet spot (pun intended lol) Could see myself enjoyin this by the fireplace wi a good book. Pure comfort in a glass innit 🥃

Ross Stewart

May 12, 2026, 02:11:44

Ah, this one's got a proper smokiness to it, kinda like a bonfire in autumn. 🍂 There's a wee bit of honey sweetness and maybe some vanilla, makes it smooth but bold. Feels warm going down, perfect for sipping with a good book. 😊