Laphroaig 1986 23 Years Single Malt Whisky

Whiskyspace Notes 1331

Jun 2, 2026, 13:33:15

Wow, this one hits hard right away. High alcohol, very strong and aggressive, almost a bit bestial. Not much fruit here. It feels big and fat in the mouth, really oily. A lot of smoke, like a big fat oily style, but with a sharp, antiseptic edge. That antiseptic note makes it stand out. Less oily than some others I've tried, and not boring at all. Has a kind of power, a long finish. I get hints of seawater and straw. Surprisingly, it reminds me a bit of a great, crisper sauvignon blanc, or an excellent white Bordeaux from Pessac. The oak is very shy. Overall, it's great, but very in-your-face. Pow

Whiskyspace Notes 1279

May 27, 2026, 12:19:07

Took a sip and powa! 🍋 Hits you strong and aggressive right away, with high alcohol warmth. The aroma? Petrol and antiseptic, oddly like a good sauvignon blanc, crisp and Pessac-style. It's oilier than the others, that oily feeling like quaffing smoked sunflower oil – huge and bestial. Taste brings smoke and seawater, but neither brutal nor overly smoky. Finish is long, with shy oak and less fruity, lemon Jell-O sweetness. Reminds me of an excellent white Bordeaux, but rather Loire than Bordeaux. Not boring at all, unlike some Laphroaigs; this one's big fat oily with straw hints. 🥃

Phoebe Cox

May 27, 2026, 06:37:01

Blimey, that was intense! 😅 First sip and powa! — the smoke just hits you like a wall. Super aggressive stuff, really strong and oily on the palate. I kept thinking of seawater mixed with... smoked sunflower oil? Oddly satisfying though. The alcohol is definitely high, you can feel it warming everything up. Got this weird lemon Jell-O note halfway through, almost like an antiseptic quality — reminds me of those crisp white wines actually, like a good sauvignon blanc or an excellent white Bordeaux I had last summer. It's big and bestial, not for the faint-hearted. Some might find it a bit boring if you're used to those heavy peaty drams, but honestly I quite enjoyed it. Would happily quaff this on a cold evening. 🥃

Pete Robertson

May 18, 2026, 06:30:40

Warm and a bit fruity, with honey, oak and a wee smoky edge. Feels smooth, cosy, and slightly spicy at the end 🥃 Nice for a quiet evening, honestly.

Vicky Jackson

May 15, 2026, 09:18:21

Lovely warm dram 🥃 I get honey, soft oak, a bit of vanilla and dried fruit. Slight spice on the finish, but still quite smooth. Feels cosy, like a chilly evening pour.