Laphroaig Malt • 25yr

Laphroaig 25 Year Old is the perfect marriage of sherried oaky flavors from the European Oloroso Sherry Casks and the creamy smooth sweet flavors from the ex-American Bourbon Barrels. The Oloroso Sherry Casks and ex-American Bourbon Barrels were filled with newly distilled Laphroaig spirit from day one. 45.1% ABV Bottled at Cask Strength it is a perfect fusion of these two most different styles of maturation flavors made even smoother by the 25 years it has had gently maturing. Tasting Notes: Color: Bright Red Gold Nose: At bottling strength the aroma seems quite closed giving only a rich sweet scent but a touch of water releases all the multitude of different flavors. The initial sweet sherry sweetness is quickly followed by the time-honoured Islay peat tang. After this opening burst of flavor there is a smooth fruit ripeness that complements the tang of salt in the background. Body: Rich round and full. Palate: The burst of peat that fills the mouth is qu