A travel retail exclusive release made from malted barley, dried over a peat fire. The smoke from this peat, found only on Islay, gives Laphroaig its unique rich flavour. This premium Islay whisky has been matured in a combination of American oak barrels, quarter cask and Pedro Ximénez Sherry casks. Non-chill filtered, bottled at cask strength.
Tasting notes
Antique Gold.
Intense aroma of dried fruits, sweet liquorice and peat.
The signature medicinal and smoky flavour of Laphroaig is softened by notes of raisins and a touch of sweet liquorice, a few drops of water bring out nutty and sweet aromas.
Dry finish with concentrated peat and thick sherried notes.
Laphroaig has a long history dating back to 1815. Founded by the brothers Donald and Alec Johnston, who at the time raised cattle. One day they decided to distil whisky, soon word spread out around Islay that the whisky produced at Laphroaig was remarkably good. It became clear that distilling whisky was more profitable than raising cattle, that is how Laphroaig whisky was “officially” born. The distillery remained in family hands for the next 139 years.Later on, in 1921, after many turns, Ian Hunter took over the running distillery and revitalised it.Today Laphroaig is one of the most iconic Islay's distilleries that continues to use the original malting floors as well as a 200-year-old method of cold smoke peating. The hand-cut peat found near the sea is transferred to ancient kilns, cold smoked until the right level of peat smoke is obtained. This process gives the barley layers of rich smoky and medicinal notes, contributing to the unique flavour of the whiskies.Laphroaig's smoky and iodine character embodies the identity of Islay and is often referred to as the most flavourful o all Scotch whiskies.
2011 - Double Gold - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2010 - Gold Medal Best in Class - International Wine & Spirits Competition 2010 - Silver Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 96 points Whisky Bible 2019
