| Producer | Laphroaig |
| Country | Scotland |
| Region | Islay |
| Style | Single Malt Scotch Whisky |
| Sku | 21172 |
| Size | 750ml |
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This special Laphroaig is created from carefully selected casks of each of our key styles stretching back in time with the heart of the spirit drawn from a final maturation in new, American oak casks. With spirit selected by our master distiller from Quarter Cask, our PX Cask and Triple Wood (European Oak casks) and a final addition of 10YO, it represents a subtle blending of peat, oak and sweetness.
The world’s #1 selling Islay single malt Scotch whisky
The most richly flavored of all Scotch whiskies
Complex and unique flavor of Laphroaig due to our water, peat, and malted barley
Represents subtle blending of peat, oak, and sweetness
Created from carefully selected casks of each of our key styles, stretching back in time, with one notable addition--the heart of the spirit is drawn from a final maturation in new American oak casks
For the final six months, maturation takes place in the highest, warmest reaches of our warehouses during the Scottish summer
Spirit selected by our master distiller from Quarter Cask, PX Cask, Triple Wood (European oak casks), and a final addition of 10 Year old
Laphroaig Select takes its name from the special selection of American and European casks, chosen for their unique character that they give during maturation. Our Inspiration for our new Global expression has been take from history – 70-80 years ago, the time of the last family member owner of the distillery, Ian Hunter. Ian was one of the biggest influences in the history of Laphroaig indeed he was one of the first distillers to travel to bourbon county in the USA to identify new sources of casks that would give him greater consistency as well as new flavours. He later married this ‘new’ style of Laphroaig with his traditionally matured (European cask) Laphroaig.
Inspired by his early work , we have used Oloroso sherry butts, straight American white oak (non-filled with bourbon), PX seasoned hogsheads, Quarter Casks and finally of course first fill Bourbon Casks. This varied cask maturation technique enabled us to create 6 new flavour combinations that were then tested with our FOL’s to choose their favourite style and indeed name. The winning flavour and name chosen by you is LAPHROAIG SELECT.
TASTING NOTES
COLOUR: A Fully Natural colour with no caramel added, it is sparkling gold with layers of colour – arising from different maturations and oils mixing together.
NOSE: Peat first, then ripe red fruits from the PX and Oloroso casks. A hint of dryness next from the American oak with a long lingering florally finish - Marzipan and even limes at the end.
PALATE: This full bodied whisky is initially sweet up front- matching the nose, then the classic dry, peaty, ashy flavours come bounding in followed by a lovely rich finish arising from the rich fruits of the European casks.
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