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- proper noun a
whisky distillery , noted for its strong peaty taste, on Islay in Scotland - noun A serving or bottle of Laphroaig whisky
Etymologies
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Examples
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If I were going to go for a second Islay, it would have been Lagavulin for sure, not Laphroaig, which is a much less refined malt.
The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com Tony Sachs 2011
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It works beautifully with a peaty Single Malt such as Laphroaig, which reminds me of the tangy brown coloured water which comes out of Hebridean taps, straight from the loch.
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It works beautifully with a peaty Single Malt such as Laphroaig, which reminds me of the tangy brown coloured water which comes out of Hebridean taps, straight from the loch.
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Ardmore may not be as rich and complex as Lagavulin or Laphroaig, but it's also a lot easier going down the hatch, with a smooth, clean and short finish.
Tony Sachs: The Twelve Scotches Of Christmas: Whisky Picks For Last-Minute Shoppers Tony Sachs 2011
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This huge, rich, slightly medicinal, insanely flavorful elixir is not for everyone, but if you love Scotch, you can't help but love Laphroaig.
Tony Sachs: The Twelve Scotches Of Christmas: Whisky Picks For Last-Minute Shoppers Tony Sachs 2011
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But it still makes for a damn fine libation even if you like the "hard stuff" like Lagavulin or Laphroaig.
Tony Sachs: When the Leaves Turn Brown, So Does the Booze: Three New Whiskeys for Autumn Tony Sachs 2010
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But it still makes for a damn fine libation even if you like the "hard stuff" like Lagavulin or Laphroaig.
Tony Sachs: When the Leaves Turn Brown, So Does the Booze: Three New Whiskeys for Autumn Tony Sachs 2010
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And Laphroaig, with its ultra-intense peaty and smoky notes, is the stereotype of what Islay malts taste like.
Tony Sachs: The Twelve Scotches Of Christmas: Whisky Picks For Last-Minute Shoppers Tony Sachs 2011
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And Laphroaig, with its ultra-intense peaty and smoky notes, is the stereotype of what Islay malts taste like.
Tony Sachs: The Twelve Scotches Of Christmas: Whisky Picks For Last-Minute Shoppers Tony Sachs 2011
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Now don't get me wrong, Laphroaig is one seriously smoky n' peaty Scotch.
Tony Sachs: The Twelve Scotches Of Christmas: Whisky Picks For Last-Minute Shoppers Tony Sachs 2011
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