Laphroaig Quarter Cask vs Port Askaig 8 Year Old Islay Single Malt Whisky
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Port Askaig 8 Year Old Islay Single Malt Whisky currently starts £1.00 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £49.99 | £48.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | LAPHROAIG | Caol Ila Distillery |
| Type | Single Malt Whisky | Single Malt Whisky |
| Size | 700ml | 700ml |
| Where to buy |
Laphroaig Quarter Cask
Laphroaig Quarter Cask takes its inspiration from the small casks often used for Scotch Whisky in the 19th century and frequently transported across the Glens by packhorse. As the industry grew, they fell into disuse and bigger and more cost effective barrels became the norm, for maturation and transportation. However as single malt lovers may know, the relationship between the barrels and the maturing spirit is critical. We noted that the small cask size gives up to 60% greater contact with the wood compared to some of the larger sizes used today, thus greatly intensifying the maturation process. It was decided to recreate some of the Quarter Casks and the flavours they produce. We transferred some still maturing Laphroaig from our larger style barrels into the Quarter Casks. There then followed a further periods of maturation in our original Dunnage Warehouse No1. The result surprised and delighted us. The additional oak influence creates a soft sweetness and velvety feel when first tasted, then
Port Askaig 8 Year Old Islay Single Malt Whisky
Port Askaig 8 Year Old Islay Single Malt Whisky that is soft and approachable yet with definitive Islay character. Matured in a selection of bourbon barrels, toasted American oak barrels, PX sherry butts and refill hogsheads for a minimum of 5 years. The result is a whisky with notes of seaweed, citrus and pinewood on the nose. The palate shows gentle smoke and a touch of salinity.
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