Laphroaig Quarter Cask Single Malt Scotch [700ML]

Laphroaig Distillery is an Islay single malt Scotch whisky distillery named after the area of land at the head of Loch Laphroaig on the south coast of the island of Islay. The Johnstons Brothers, Donald and Alexander Johnston established the distillery in 1815. Laphroaig Distillery was owned by the family for 139 years before Suntory purchased it in April 2014.

Laphroaig is the only whisky brand to carry the Royal Warrant of Prince of Wales which was awarded in person by Charles Prince of Wales, Duke of Rothesay, when he visited the distillery in 1994.

Laphroaig Distillery has a plentiful supply of peaty water from Kilbride Reservoir which is exclusively owned by the distillery. The peat beds responsible for Laphroaig signature peaty single malts are carefully hand-cut and periodically replenished.

Laphroaig Quarter Cask is an Islay single malt Scotch whisky that is first released in 2004. It is first matured in standard-sized ex-bourbon barrels before finishing in smaller quarter-sized barrels. The use of these smaller sized barrels ensures increased contact with the oak which accelerates the ageing process as well as creating an irresistible, doubling of flavour.

Bottled at the standard 40% ABV.

TO THE EYE
Full Sparkling Gold.

TO THE NOSE
Burning embers of peat in a crofter’s fireplace, hints of coconut and banana aromas.

TO THE PALATE
Deep, complex and smoky yet offers and surprises the palate with a gentle sweetness.

TO THE END
Really long, and dries appropriately with smoke and spice.