8.1 (14)
Brand
Laphroaig
Age
10 years old
Expression
Cask Strength batch 001
Whisky type
Single Malt
Distillery
Laphroaig Distillery
Origin
Islay, Scotland
Year launched/bottled
2009
ABV.
57.80%
Source
Maxxium
In collection
38×

Review by Laphroaig

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Colour

Rich deep gold.

Nose

Very powerful, "medicine", smoke, seaweed and ozone characters overlaying a sweetness.

Palate

Full and strong, a massive peated burst of flavour with hints of sweetness at the end.

Finish

Long and savoury.

Note

Awarded Best Single Malt in the World in 2005 by Whisky Magazine, Original Cask Strength Laphroaig is bottled at natural distillery strength with all the depth of genuine taste and texture normally associated with sampling whisky at source.

We mature Laphroaig in seasoned oak barrels, charred before filling to impart a slight sweet vanilla nuttiness. Original Cask Strength Laphroaig is barrier-filtered only just, to remove the small char particles present. This means you will enjoy Laphroaig exactly as we made it. In extremes of temperature and when you add water it may appear a little cloudy - this is the natural condition of a malt of such a peaty pungence and uncompromising purity.

Adding a little water releases a rich aroma of peat smoke with some sweetness and strong hints of the sea.

Source: Maxxium