Single Malt 18YO
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As a distilled spirit, it does not mature further in the bottle. It is ready to enjoy upon release and will remain stable for decades if stored properly; once opened, consume within 1 to 2 years for optimal flavor.
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Strong blue cheeses, smoked meats like duck or venison, and rich dark chocolate.
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Laphroaig 18 Year Old is a legendary Islay single malt Scotch whisky, celebrated for its intense peat smoke, sea salt, and surprisingly sweet, complex undertones. Distilled on the south coast of Islay, Laphroaig uses water from the Kilbride Dam and hand-harvested peat from the Glenmachrie peat moss, which contains a high proportion of sphagnum moss, giving the spirit its signature medicinal, phenolic, and iodine-rich character. The 18-year-old expression, aged in ex-bourbon barrels, softens the aggressive, youthful peat of the standard 10-year-old, introducing rich notes of vanilla, honey, toasted oak, and spiced orange, while maintaining the classic Islay coastal bonfire smoke.
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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.