Single Malt Barrel 'Full Cask' No 800109
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As a premium distilled spirit, this single malt is bottled at its peak maturity and does not age further in glass. It is ready to enjoy immediately upon release and will keep indefinitely if stored upright in a cool, dark place, though it is best consumed within 1 to 3 years after opening.
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Fresh raw oysters on the half shell, mature blue cheeses such as Roquefort, and rich smoked meats like beef brisket.
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Established in 1815 on the rugged south coast of Islay, Laphroaig is world-renowned for its uncompromisingly smoky, medicinal, and peat-forward single malts. The 'Full Cask' No 800109 represents an exceptional single-cask expression, matured in close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean where the salty sea air permeates the warehouse walls. Laphroaig's history is rich with lore, notably how its intense iodine and seaweed character allowed it to be legally imported into the United States during Prohibition as a 'medicinal spirit.' This specific cask release showcases the pure, unadulterated synergy of heavily peated malted barley, copper pot distillation, and years of quiet oak maturation, resulting in a complex dram of tar, bonfire smoke, sweet vanilla, and brine.
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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.