Laphroaig
Laphroaig
REGION: Islay
STYLE: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 45.8%
AGE: 10 Years
RRP: £49.95
The Laphroaig distillery was established in 1815 and remained in the hands of the founding family until 1954
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 continues to operate its own floor maltings, which provides 20% of its total malt requirements. This in-house malt is produced to a phenol specification of 40-60 ppm, whereas the malt sourced externally from Port Ellen or the mainland typically ranges between 35-45 ppm.
This is a smoldering smokey single cask from a refill ex-Bourbon Barrel
We’re expecting to get around 493 bottles at 45.8% abv.
NOSE
Sitting on the dock of the bay, sea salt, burnt toast, marzipan, lemon sponge cake, and just a wisp of TCP
TASTE
Savoury and sweet, toasty, smoky, nutty, hoppy, lemony, sticky…and seaweed-y!
Lip-smacking Laphroaig.
ABOUT THE LABEL
Our original 'Back to the Future' label featured a whisky blog team alongside Bessie Williamson riding a sheil. In this evolution, we’ve placed Bessie front and center to honor her pivotal role in shaping the distillery.
Look for the label changes from the previous release: Instead of checking her watch, she’s pressing a Star Trek-esque logo on her chest. Beam Me Up, Bessie!
