Single Malt 17YO
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy immediately upon release, as single malt Scotch does not mature further in the bottle. Once opened, it is best consumed within 1 to 3 years to prevent oxidation from fading its complex peat and fruit notes.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh raw oysters on the half shell, strong blue cheeses such as Roquefort, and high-quality dark chocolate.
✨ Technical Specifications
Established in 1815 on the rugged south coast of Islay, Laphroaig is legendary for its uncompromisingly smoky and medicinal character. The 17-Year-Old expression represents a rare, matured sweet spot where the distillery's signature aggressive peat smoke—derived from hand-cut Islay peat rich in seaweed and moss—has softened and integrated. Aged predominantly in ex-bourbon American oak casks, this single malt marries the maritime brine, iodine, and damp earth of its seaside warehouses with elegant notes of tropical fruits, vanilla, and floral heather honey. It is a testament to the slow, transformative power of Islay's damp, salty climate over nearly two decades.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1815 by brothers Donald and Alexander Johnston on the rugged southern coast of the Isle of Islay, Laphroaig is celebrated as one of Scotland's most iconic and distinctive single malt distilleries. Renowned for its unapologetically bold, medicinal, and maritime character, the distillery preserves heritage traditions by hand-cutting local Islay peat from Glenmachrie and operating its own historic floor maltings. Utilizing cold-smoking techniques and soft, peaty water drawn from the Kilbride Reservoir, Laphroaig yields an unmistakable spirit brimming with notes of seaweed, iodine, and robust peat smoke. Now under the stewardship of Suntory Global Spirits and holding a prestigious Royal Warrant since 1994, the distillery produces benchmark expressions ranging from its classic 10 Year Old and innovative Quarter Cask to deeply nuanced, ultra-aged single malts.