Laphroaig 2014 7 Years Single Malt Whisky

Whiskyspace Notes 2249

Jul 3, 2026, 18:01:50

First sniff hits me with pure peat smoke and a whiff of tar, like standing near a bonfire on the beach. Then there’s a bright straw note, maybe a touch of malt vinegar and pickling juice theme – reminds me of those brine‑soaked green olives you get in a dirty martini. A bit of anchovy paste and capers pops up, giving that gutsy, medicinal edge, with iodine and camphor lurking in the background. The palate feels long and ashy, wood ashes mixing with a hint of engine oil, while the sherry was deft, adding a subtle sweetness that barely tames the powerhouse feel. It’s pretty far from 'subtle' – more like a canvas of soot, brine and seawaters, yet oddly satisfying. 🍃

Whiskyspace Notes 1736

Jun 23, 2026, 08:24:32

Got a dram and it's pretty far from subtle – the nose hits you with brine, anchovy paste and capers, like a dirty martini gone mad. On the palate there’s tar, soot, wood‑ash and a bit of putty, all wrapped in a bright straw glow. Salty seawater and green olives dance with a hint of preserved lemons, malt‑vinegar tang and a whisper of mezcal. It’s long, gutsy and really doubles down on that pickling‑juice theme, the brine and even a faint engine‑oil edge coming through in a strangely pleasant way. Feels like sipping from a canvas‑towed boat in the harbour, very present and oddly satisfying 😊

Whiskyspace Notes 1595

Jun 15, 2026, 05:00:37

Bit coastal and punchy, like seawater, sardines and a dab of iodine, then lime and fresh-cut grapefruit lift it right up. There’s a funny whiff of kerosene and used engine oil, but it stays light, almost white-wine fresh. Mouthfeel’s spot on too, a little olive oil slickness, with agave sweetness hanging about. Lovely young, raw, seaside dram 😊

Whiskyspace Notes 1534

Jun 7, 2026, 24:33:58

First sip, it's like a dirty martini on steroids—salty, briny seawater mixed with pickled onions and green olives. There's a powerful, non-nonsense punch that hits hard, almost mezcal-like with a smoky, ashy vibe. I get hints of engine oil and soot, plus that pickling juice theme with capers and malt vinegar. The finish is long and gutsy, leaving medicinal camphor and wood ashes on the tongue. Feels young and bold, doubling down on the brine and preserved lemons. It's a real powerhouse, pleasantly present in every sip. 😮

Whiskyspace Notes 1432

Jun 4, 2026, 17:43:41

Wow, that's a gutsy start. First sip hits you with pure peat smoke and this ashy, wood ashes sort of thing. Then it’s all seawater and brine, seriously briny, like licking a wet canvas bag near the docks. 🤔 I’m getting definite pickling juice theme, some preserved lemons and green olives, maybe even a hint of pickled onions. There’s a putty, medicinal layer underneath, with this chip fat savouriness. Not a hint of subtlety here, it's a proper powerhouse. The finish is all iodine and salty, like a dirty martini made with anchovy notes and capers. It's so present, really doubling down on those gutsy, briny notes. Honestly, a pleasant wallop of flavour for a chilly evening.