Laphroaig Select Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky [700ml]

LAPHROAIG SELECT COMBINES FIVE SPECIALLY SELECTED CASKS OF OUR ICONIC ISLAY SCOTCH.

Laphroaig's master distiller carefully draws whisky matured the historic way in Oloroso sherry butts, Pedro Ximinez seasoned hogsheads, and first-fill bourbon quarter casks to create this distinctive blend. The heart is drawn from a final maturation in new, American oak — a rarity in Scotch whisky production — which adds bold flavor.

The final addition is their quintessential single malt scotch, Laphroaig 10, which is aged for a decade. With flavors of smoky peat, spicy oak and a surprising sweetness, Laphroaig Select is a fantastic introduction to peated whisky.

A hand selected blend of single malt casks create a unique character

Mix of American and European oak sherry and bourbon casks

Heart of spirit drawn from American oak casks, rarely used in scotch

Complex, deep whisky with notes of oak, peat and sweetness

2019 San Francisco World Spirits Awards Gold

Tasting Note

Nose: Classic, medicinal peat notes up front, supported by citrus-y, chocolate-y sweet notes and soft barley.

Palate: The peat is there, but it's taking it easy and letting the bright notes of lemon, green apples and mint stand out. Darker baking spice notes develop further on.

Finish: Medium length, peat remaining in sight until it's over.

Ovearll: It doesn't pack a huge punch of peat, which might be just the ticket for introducing someone to the wonders of Islay's smoky expressions.

40% ABV