
Whisky Whiskey is a video podcast about my exploration of Whisky in all of its forms.
The ‘Wee Beastie’ was initially released to the market in 2020 making it Ardbeg’s most recent mainline entry into their Core Range. Some look at it’s price point and smile, whilst others turn up their nose at being less than 10 years in age. The real question is…is it any good? Let’s see shall we?
With John Chidgey.
For Scotch, many consider 18 Year Age Statement offerings to be the point at which the real ‘magic’ happens in Whisky aging. There are many 18 year offerings from Scotland that I love, although you generally pay for the privilege. The real question for me though, is what does the extra time in the cask do to a Laphroaig, and will be live up to expectations?
With John Chidgey.
The Laphroaig Lore is also referred to as ‘The Cask Lore’ and is said to represent over 200 years of the company’s knowledge and traditions… Well that’s all very delightful and lovely, but is it any good? Let’s see…
With John Chidgey.
I’d noticed the PX Cask in Travel Retail as I wandered through the Sydney International Airport a few months ago, but I didn’t pick one up because I was out of Duty Free Allowance. I was also hesitant because I’d never tried it before…that changes now! When I next go through a Travel Retail location, will I insta-buy one, or will I keep on walking?
With John Chidgey.
I first tried this on the first Whisky Club Peat Night I ever attended. I was pretty impressed and finally got around to finding a sample for me to review it properly. Whilst it’s getting harder to find at the moment in the Australian market recently…if I could track one down, would it be worth the trouble? Let’s see…
With John Chidgey.
The Laphroaig 10 Year is the most easily accessible Laphroaig in my local area if I’m looking for a strong Peated Whisky, so I had actually tried this twice in the past but when I was out and about. At long last I got my own sample to try and review in my safe space…is it as good as I remember? There’s only one way to know…
With John Chidgey.