Those liking Laphroaig are not likely to like Glenlivet. Totally opposite. Laphroaig is everything Glenlivet is not. Glenlivet is the least peaty, least smokey and least flavourful Scotch in the whole single malt universe.
Laphroaig Quarter Cask is a nice young Scotch for those that like the rough taste of young Islay malts. Similar to the classic Laphroaig 10 in taste, it is even younger; thus, a bit rougher and saltier. Good value for money.
Remember, by Scotland's law, the age printed on the single malt Scotch bottle must be the age of the YOUNGEST malt used in the spirit (even single malts are blended a bit; just to a lesser degree than "blended" Scotch). If no age is printed, the youngest malt in the bottle is 7 years, which, I believe, is the minimum legal age for a Scotch to be sold as a single malt.
From the Co-Op flyer above - Glendronach 21 and Aberfeldy 21 are both decent value for the price. You'd get a good feel for what 21 years of maturation in a barrel does to a spirit (flavour concentration, mellowing, smoothing, sweetening).
Kirkland single malt is usually made of the remnant quantities of spirit that for some reason did not make it to the branded barrels. I would not pay the big bucks for it in any case; the premium is not warranted.
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