Laphroaig Select vs Laphroaig 10!! - Whisky Review and Comparison
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- Islay territory today to see which is the best entry level Laphroaig to get!
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Very interesting review, thanks for this!
I had my first sip of the Select yesterday. It immediately reminded me of one late afternoon in the western part of Ireland, at the Atlantic coast. This was more than two decades ago, but I still remeber it very well. It had been a ver rainy day, but that afternoon the skies cleared up completely. People were burning peat in their stoves, and that smell was all around me. Together with the dampness and the last moments of sunshine, it truly was a unique experience for the senses.
Thank you and I totally agree, Laphroaig for me has this wonderful ability to transport you to a place like that. For me, it’s the Scottish forests just because that’s where I’ve been more times but western Ireland is a similar place so we get very similar experiences from this laphroaig, cheers!
Very interesting review. Personally, I‘d go with the Select since it has much of the typical Laphroaig taste for less money. Simple as that.
I can’t argue with that! They’re both great whiskies but the select is cheaper and I think it’s the better daily
What? It's literally 3 euro difference. Select 37 euro the ten 40 euro... So I don't want neither in Europe. Or it has to be CS 10. Or the Laphroaig QCask
Ah that’s a shame, in that case I’d possibly go for the QC, love that whisky!
@@WhiskyWars Yeah the QC is very good. It's 57euro here so it's a good price for a nice scotch.
@@Kvs-vf9nt In that case, I´d agree. But in my country the select is more in the 32 € range, shipping included. Anyway, so far I know the select, the 10 and the QC and I like them all, so whatever is on sale...
Nice review 👌🏻 very descriptive. , Laphroaig 10 is one of my favorites but you pretty much sold me on the select
Thanks so much
Great review. I agree, I also like the 10 a bit more. I’m currently enjoying the Select it’s a great whisky
Thank you and it is you’re right! They’re both great whiskies and neither breaks the bank which makes it even better
I picked up a bottle of select yesterday as it was on offer in Sainsbury’s. I’m new to whiskey and I found the select much more agreeable than the 10.
As a newbie that same 10 taste but less spiky and the crème brûlée dessert notes are perfect.
I’d recommend it to anyone getting into single malts.
The only downside for me is that when I drink an Islay I want to feel like I’m sat at a campfire and the selects peaty smokiness is a little muted for me.
Hmm interesting. Unfortunately intense peatiness in my opinion comes from younger more intense maybe spiky islays so it’s difficult to find that balance of a more rounded highly smoky whisky. I’d say maybe stay away from the ardbegs which have the intense smoke you might want but in my opinion they don’t have that smoothness/creme brûlée of the laphroaig select but lagavulins could be a good one to head into for that blend of what you want. I’d say the 9 or 10 years are smoother than the 8. The 16 is the smoothest but also less smoky.
The caol Ila’s are nice less spiky islays with still a good helping of peat/smoke but less so than the lagavulins. I’m sorry I can’t help you more!
The beauty of the laphroaig select is the price point, I’ve seen it in England for £23 on offer quite regularly so it’s a mainstay for me. Of course an idea could be to add a drop of something that is a little more smoky to your select which can actually make a nicer whisky to your tastes
I had luck that my "gateway" peated whisky was Laphroaig 16 (was a gift bottle). Between 10yr and Select - I would always choose 10yr but that's more of a habit then anything else, but also I would rather choose Quarter Cask then 10yr
Wow what a gift! I have to say, That whisky is top of my dream list and I can see why you would think that. For me currently I actually think the 10,select,QC I prefer to the triple wood and lore. Sometimes I like the sherry in Laphroaig but most of the time I don’t. Thanks for watching!
Great comparison video! Love me some laphroaig🙂🥃. Just subbed🤛
thank you so much guys, me too
I'm enjoying my first taste of Select, over one rock. First blush- very pleased... it is not trying too hard to impress .. perhaps not as complex or memorable as some, but quite satisfying .. .....(Less expensive than the Dalwhinnie I've been used to, but I'm ready for this new (to me) Isle of Islay blend ..)
Enjoy it! I think it’s great value for money and they do fantastic whiskies so you’ll have a great time exploring their stuff 🥃
Ok so I’ve come back to this now that I have the 10 and the select. Did the tasting along with you. Your tasting notes are pretty spot on. The dark chocolate, the butterscotch, the citrus….
Dunno which one I prefer but damn I love comparing them.
Thanks and yeah I love it too, it’s great when people get into it.
I have never been interested in the select. Here, the 10 or my favourite QC is often less so I just haven't grabbed it. Your Creme Brule note has me interested. Cheers!
Oh that’s interesting! So Select is not the Laphroaig’s entry whisky in Canada? I would say the 10 and QC are better if cheaper where you are then however I do believe the best “daily” is the select as it’s more subtle and sweet (within reason, still a laphroaig) having said that, I’d still recommend you try it! Cheers!
@@WhiskyWars good advice!
Agree with the creme brulee on the nose and palate of the Select. And the herbal/citrus notes. Beautiful variation with L10's smoke. A bit too surgary for a daily but so delicious on a cozy evening at home. Cheers!
Ah okay, maybe you would rather daily the four oak? I’ve just reviewed that yesterday on the channel if you’re interested in that, it’s far less sweet than the select so maybe more your thing?
Thanks for your tasting notes, it’s nice to know that I’m not tasting the whiskies too different to other people, slainte!
@@WhiskyWars Thx for the suggestion, will seek it out!
They are both great, imo. Prefer the 10, but the select is very similar imo...
Love the 10. Select got me curious.
It’s a lovely dram :)
I wish the bottle fit in the cupholder in my center consul
😂😅
Thanx a bunch.
You’re welcome!
10 CS or none off those for me I like my scotch at least like tallisker levers off ABV so around 46% here in Eurooe the original 10 is 40% same with select. Th Q C is very good too at 48% abv. But the CS Laphroaig 10 still my favourite at 58,5 abv
Do you have a favourite batch for the CS or do you find them to be similar? I’ve only tried batch 13
@@WhiskyWars My last was batch 14 and I have too say it's good stuff but I liked the 13 a little bit more. I only had batch 13 and 14 so can't compare yet with other. But seriously batch 14 is very good imo.
Edit It's 58,6% abv.
@@WhiskyWarsBatches 15 & 16 are outstanding!
Very, very nice comments. Congrats.
thank you, that's very kind
10year one for me :) already tried the 10yrs in cask strength?:)
unfortunately I haven't, its on the list with the 16 year!
@@WhiskyWars i just bought the 10 CS Batch 13 recently, before i had the Lore and if i had to compare these two, id go with the 10Cs, it has more the medicinal character, but packs a punch in flavor, more into the citrus, sour raspberry, herbal note, combined that with laphroaig smoke and peat and an oak flavor is amazing. If i want a smoky sherry whisky, my fav by far is the Edradour Ballechin cuvee (you have to like a little rough soury/minty taste tho)
Thanks for the recommendation 👍
Do you have Laphroaig Original Cask Strength? I think the most recent one that is attainable is the batch 12 and 13. I would love to see you break one down and enjoy it. Well it is a bit expensive it really is a treat and worth every pound.
I don’t but I’m saving up for it! That and the 16 are dreams of mine, I’m sure they are amazing and I will post a review as soon as I get my hands on them! Thank you for watching
For the money - can't beat the Select.
It’s amazing value, the smokehead is also good value for £23 too if you haven’t tried that
@@WhiskyWars I'll give it a try. Thanks for the recommendation!
You’re welcome! Let me know if you like it, I have a short review I’ve just done of that one if you’re interested.
I think the Laphroaig is more me but I actually think more people would prefer the smokehead
Laphroaig 🙌🏻🥃
one of my favourites!
Had Select last week. Bought a bottle and it was not worth it. Pay $10 or more for than 10 year
The 10 year is really good!. Are you from America? Because the 10 is 43% there and only 40 here in England so I’ve always thought it must taste a little better over there
sardine soft porn comes to mind for the Select....well for both to some degree actually, but perhaps more so for the Select.
How does the Laphroaig 10 compare to the Caol Ila?
For me, it’s more peaty and smoky with more cigarette ashy profile. The caol ila still has those notes but not as strong and a bit more of a lemon/floral note, a little bit sweeter too. I hope that helps!
Laphroaig et pour mois le meilleur whisky tourbe
I think I agree with you!
was expecting a deeper voice lol
😂
I was expecting a smarter comment