Laphroaig Quarter Cask vs The Golden Cask Dailuaine 2011 10 Year Old Single Malt

Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. The Golden Cask Dailuaine 2011 10 Year Old Single Malt currently starts £0.50 lower.

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Best current price£49.99£49.49
Current stockists1 merchant1 merchant
ProducerLAPHROAIGDailuaine
TypeSingle Malt WhiskySingle Malt Whisky
Size700ml700ml
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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

The Golden Cask Dailuaine 2011 10 Year Old Single Malt

A lovely fresh Speyside whisky. Floral, fruity aromas and then vanilla and papaya on the palate. The finish is long, creamy and fruity.

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