Laphroaig Select Single Islay Malt Whisky 70 cl 40%

Laphroaig Select is an exclusive Islay single malt whisky, created through maturation in a unique combination of casks. This whisky is aged in Oloroso sherry butts, American white oak casks – including virgin oak – hogsheads seasoned with Pedro Ximénez, quarter casks, and first-fill bourbon barrels. This carefully selected maturation process delivers a more rounded and harmonious version of the classic Laphroaig, where the characteristic smoky and peaty notes are balanced with a gentle sweetness.

Laphroaig originates from the Scottish island of Islay, renowned for its powerful and smoky whiskies. The distillery’s name, pronounced “La-froyg,” means “the beautiful hollow by the broad bay” in Gaelic. The whisky’s unique flavor profile comes from the distinctive Islay peat used to dry the malted barley, imparting an intense and complex smoky character that sets Laphroaig apart from other Scotch whiskies.

Laphroaig Select offers a well-balanced taste experience, where deep smoky notes meet nuances of sherry, vanilla, and spices from the different cask types. The maturation in American oak adds a soft and rounded finish, making this whisky an excellent choice for both seasoned whisky lovers and those wishing to explore the distinctive character of Islay whiskies. With its complex and nuanced flavor profile, Laphroaig Select is a whisky that impresses and leaves a lasting impression.

Distillery: Laphroaig Select
Age: NA
Type: Single Islay Malt Whisky
ABV: 40%
70 cl
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Laphroaig Select
70cl / 40%
Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Distillery Bottling
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 .

Laphroaig is a Scotch single malt whisky from the remote island of Islay in the west of Scotland. Laphroaig It is pronounced 'La-froyg' and is a Gaelic word meaning 'the beautiful cave by the wide bay'. In the production of Laphroaig, malted barley is dried over a peat fire. The smoke from the peat, which is only found at Islay, gives Laphroaig its particularly rich flavor.

Laphroaig is made from malted barley that has been dried over a peat fire. The peat from Islay is different to other whisky regions in Scotland. It is the peat that gives Laphroaig its distinctive, familiar smoky flavor. Laphroaig is aged in American oak casks.