LaPhroaig An CUAN Mor Single Malt Scotch Whisky Review

in #scotch8 years ago

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Good shit!

This stuff is an interesting expression from the folks at LaPhroaig, matured in ex-bourbon barrels from the states and European oak casks.

It has a big, broad taste while retaining the signature smoke and character of the LaPhroaig we all know and love.

The name An Cuan Mor means "big ocean" in Gaelic, and is a fitting title for this Scotch. Sea salt and a big, broad apricot raisin sweetness make it an interesting and unique whisky. It actually reminds me of a more flavorful and sophisticated Suntory Rare Old Super.

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Let's nose it!

Traditional LaPhroaig iodine, peat, and smoke, with a new sweetness to it.

Mouth.

Bittersweet apricots, vanilla, raisins and sea salt. A light smoke and beautiful flavor integration.

Finish.

Smoke and oak oils with vanilla and raisins lingering for just a brief moment.

Rating 4/ 5 ✨

An all-around great whisky and unique expression from the LaPhroaig family. Give 'er a shot! You won't be disappointed!

(Thanks for stopping by. If you missed my last whisky review you can find it here.)

Peace!

~KafkA

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Graham Smith is a Voluntaryist activist, creator, and peaceful parent residing in Niigata City, Japan. Graham runs the "Voluntary Japan" online initiative with a presence here on Steem, as well as Facebook and Twitter. (Hit me up so I can stop talking about myself in the third person!)

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Wonderful, I have yet to try this one!

Would be excited to read your review if you did! I kind of consider you the whisky 先生 Sensei on here man!

Haha wow, whisky Sensei, that's a first! Doumo arigatou gozaimasu.

I don't drink so this is lost on me, but I know that Laphroaig is very popular with single malt enthusiasts in Boston where I come from.

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