Laphroaig
Laphroaig
REGION: Islay
STYLE: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 45.8%
AGE: 16 Years
RRP: £179.95
Laphroaig is a substantial distillery with seven stills and a capacity of over 3 million litres per annum and is the largest of the Kildalton trio.
Laphroaig has retained its own floor maltings which still account for 20% of its requirements. Its own malt has a phenol specification of 40-60 ppm, while the remaining malt from, Port Ellen or the mainland, lies between 35-45 ppm.
This is a smoldering smokey vatting of Laphroaig refill hoggies that we have finished in an ex-Oloroso Barrique
We’re expecting to get around 234 bottles at 45.8% abv.
NOSE
Delicate hints of strawberry jam, cigars, walnuts, earth, teppanyaki sauce, creosote, licorice, and a touch of ointments and cough syrups.
TASTE
Rich and creamy featuring chestnut purée, complemented by exquisite salted citrons and pink grapefruits, a hint of pepper, and perhaps a touch of jasmine tea.
ABOUT THE LABEL
Our original label featured featured the chaps from a whisky blog, in a ‘Back to the Future’ themed label in front of the distillery. Bessie Williamson, featured on this label riding a sheil.
For our label evolution we’ve decided to bring Bessie front and centre, and rightfully so as she played an important role in shaping the distillery into what it is today.
