Single Malt 16YO 48%
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As a premium distilled spirit, this single malt does not age further once bottled. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release and will remain in peak condition indefinitely, provided the bottle is stored upright, sealed, and away from direct sunlight.
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Fresh raw oysters on the half shell, strong blue cheeses like Stilton or Roquefort, and rich dark chocolate or smoked wild game.
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Established in 1815 by brothers Donald and Alexander Johnston on the windswept south coast of Islay, Laphroaig is legendary for its uncompromisingly smoky and medicinal character. This 16-year-old expression, bottled at a robust 48% ABV, represents a beautifully matured chapter in the distillery's history. The signature spirit is crafted using water from the Kilbride Dam and barley dried over peat cut from the distillery's own bogs, which are rich in heather, moss, and seaweed. Sixteen years of slow maturation in ex-bourbon American oak barrels softens the intense, medicinal peat of Laphroaig's youth, weaving in layers of warm vanilla, floral honey, roasted nuts, and leather, while retaining the classic maritime brine and peat smoke that defines this historic Islay distillery.
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Established in 1815 by brothers Donald and Alexander Johnston, Laphroaig Distillery is situated on the rugged south coast of the Isle of Islay, Scotland. Celebrated globally for its distinctively bold, peaty, and medicinal character, the distillery remains one of the few that still utilizes traditional floor maltings to dry its barley over local, hand-cut Islay peat. This artisanal heritage, paired with distillation in unique copper pot stills and maturation primarily in first-fill ex-bourbon casks, defines its legendary portfolio, which includes the iconic 10 Year Old, Quarter Cask, and highly coveted aged limited editions.