tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post2282761388724943321..comments2024-03-16T11:28:41.525-04:00Comments on Diving for Pearls: Single Malt Report: Laphroaig 15 year old 200th AnniversaryMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02288790197865570681noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-47955647338585511242016-03-29T02:38:28.536-04:002016-03-29T02:38:28.536-04:00I've read from users on the Scotch Reddit that...I've read from users on the Scotch Reddit that this is actually 18 years old. So why is this slapped with a 15 year old age statement and watered down while the real 18 year old is discontinued? Laphroaig had gotten quite a lot of requests to bring back the 15 so they did so for the anniversary. However it's still unknown why the 18 was discontinued and repackaged under a lower ABV and younger age statement. My guess is the later batches will be closer to 15 much like the Glendronach 12 is now going to have 12 year old whisky.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13215982348779717643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-83214452897769590362015-08-20T10:09:56.017-04:002015-08-20T10:09:56.017-04:00Hey Will. I'm surprised that Japan doesn't...Hey Will. I'm surprised that Japan doesn't have this one yet, especially with their no-longer-new ownership by Suntory. They seem to have a strange import/distribution setup or they still need to iron these things out.Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-52752160661163895962015-08-19T23:06:35.753-04:002015-08-19T23:06:35.753-04:00Haven't seen it for sale yet here in Japan, wh...Haven't seen it for sale yet here in Japan, which is strange because we often get stuff here quite early after initial releases. I too was underwhelmed by the 18 year old, which has kept my interest in this 200th anniversary 15 yo down. But, after this post, I'm definitely keen on picking up a bottle if it ever shows up in Tokyo.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-78447422357026050312015-08-18T12:01:16.508-04:002015-08-18T12:01:16.508-04:00That $60 price tag makes more sense to me than the...That $60 price tag makes more sense to me than the $80+ ones. Since you're a fan of the 18yo (right?), you might like this 15yo more than the folks who just want big ass Laphroaig. It seems to find a good middle between the 10 and 18. Curiously, Ruben and Serge have almost opposing takes on its fruitiness and peatiness. Though they both liked it more than I.Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-25254367244719385062015-08-18T11:48:04.653-04:002015-08-18T11:48:04.653-04:00Interesting. I recently received a not-so-enthusia...Interesting. I recently received a not-so-enthusiastic report from another trusted source, and so, yours gives me permission to spend my money, especially since a chain in MN apparently has it for $60.My Annoying Opinionshttp://www.myannoyingopinions.comnoreply@blogger.com