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LAPHROAIG QUARTER CASK (70cl, 48%) A vibrant young Laphroaig whose maturation has been speeded up by ageing in Quarter Casks. In the early days of the 19th century, whisky was often transported bu mule or packhorse. The whisky would be placed into small 'quarter casks' and await collection. These casks provides stronger oak influences to the whisky and quarter casks, 'breathe' far more deeply, drawing in much more of the local air to infuse with the whisky. Due to modernazation, these uneconomic barrels quickly fell into disuse and were forgotten. This is a re-creation bottling of the times when the quarter casks were still in use. The strong oak influence created a soft sweetness and velvety feel when first tasted, then the intense peatiness so unique to Laphroaig comes bursting through. The finish is very long and alternates between the wood sweetness and the classic phenolic "peat reek" like the waves on the shore of Islay. |
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LAPHROAIG 10YO CASK STRENGTH (70cl, 55.7%) Laphroaig Cask Strength has been voted "The Best of The Best" Single Malt by over 100 judges in 5 countries testing malts in a "blind tasting". It has been awarded The Best Single Malt in the World in 2005 by Whisky Magazine. It has a very powerful nose of "medicine", smoke, seaweed and ozone characters overlaying a sweetness. A massive palate of peatiness, bursting with lots of flavours and hints of sweetness and a long, savoury finish. |
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LAPHROAIG 15YO (70cl, 43%) This 15 year old bottling is rich and mature. It collects award every year. This 15 year old expressed mild smokiness with sweet, warm undertones with a hint of seaweediness. Laphroaig 15yo is fulfilling and utterly unforgettable. Made in tiny quantities. It is mildly smokey, toasty and pleasantly sweet on the nose. Zesty oak and warm peat smoke notes on the palate, with sweet undertones of fresh nutmeg and toasted almonds, faintly salty. With prolonged resonance, mellow and utterly distinctive finish. |
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LAPHROAIG 30YO (70cl, 43%) The aroma, gives an initial burst of sherry, the profound depth and roundness of sweet fruit then becomes apparent followed by a tantalising hint of Islay peat. On tasting, all the traditional Laphroaig personality comes through, allied with a succulent, heavy roundness that belies the massive depth and power of this outstanding and unique single malt. Some consider it the finest of all Islay single malts. |
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LAPHROAIG 40YO (70cl, 42.4%) Laphroaig 40 year old was produced using distilling methods first established in 1815. Distillery owner, Bessie Williamson, used European oak to mature this particular vintage rather than the most commonly used American Bourbon oak. The barrels have lain undisturbed in Warehouse No.1, the oldest maturation building at Laphroaig, which is sited at the edge of the sea. During its 40 years in the warehouse, a percentage of the maturing whisky has been lost due to evaporation and replaced by the salt-laden air of Laphroaig Bay. The resulting rich and mellow whisky has been bottled at its original cask strength. It has a nose of gentle, full-bodied sweetness, seville orange type aromas deep in the the glass, occassionally honey type bouquet. Its palate, reminiscent of sweet liquorice root, with peat and seaweed in the background, smooth and gentle with a warm, velvety smooth finish. |
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LAPHROAIG 1987 VINTAGE (70cl, 53.4%) A vintage bottling from six casks chosen by Master Blender, Robert Hicks, as the most representative of Laphroaig at this age. It's classic stuff with all the traditional Laphroaig hallmarks: soot, salt, iodine and smoked fish. |
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LAPHROAIG 1974 VINTAGE 31YO (70cl, 49%) A Limited Edition of 910 bottled for "Maison du Whisky", an elegant shop in the heart of Paris. This whisky has aged for 31 years in the finest sherry casks and was voted the best premium malt of 2005 by the highly respected whisky maniacs. |
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LAPHROAIG 1960 VINTAGE (70cl, 42.4%) With age comes maturity. This unique taste is reminiscent of a sweet liquorice root, with peat and seaweed in the background suggesting its origin from the beautiful hollow by the broad bay. It is surprisingly smooth and gentle on the palate. The aftertaste is warming, velvety smooth and just seems to go on and on. |
