ISLAY
LAPHROAIG ISLAY SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY
Laphroaig select is aged in a combination of oloroso sherry butts, american white oak (we suspect some of this is virgin oak), hogsheads seasoned with pedro ximenez, quarter casks and first fill bourbon casks. This results in a restrained and toned down version of this islay classic.
Tasting Notes
Nose :
punchy medicinal and mineral notes on the nose - muddy peat, rockpools and sea
spray. Behind that there is sweetness, with chocolate milk and cornflake
touches, as well as sherbert lemons and a gentle touch of wood smoke.Palate : soft and surprisingly
light on the palate, with gingery spice, vanilla, sour apple and char backed up
by nutmeg, cinnamon and a little dried fruit. The peat from the nose is
subdued, with a soft and syrupy pine note coming through.Finish : spicy new oak, sour
apple and a touch of damp wood. As that fades the traditional medicinal notes
appear and linger for a short while.
SIZE | 750ML |
TYPE | SINGLE MALT |
COUNTRY | SCOTLAND |
BRAND | LAPHROAIG |