Single Malt Cask Strength 25YO Bottled 2014 45.1%
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As a distilled spirit, this bottle does not age further once sealed and can be kept indefinitely under proper storage conditions. Once opened, it is best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years to experience its complex aromatic profile at its peak.
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Rich blue cheeses such as Stilton or Roquefort, high-quality dark chocolate with a high cacao percentage, and smoked meats or wild game charcuterie.
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Laphroaig, founded in 1815 by brothers Donald and Alexander Johnston on the rugged south coast of Islay, is legendary for its uncompromisingly peaty, medicinal character. According to lore, this distinctive profile was so pronounced that during US Prohibition, Laphroaig was legally imported as a 'medicinal spirit.' This rare 25-Year-Old Cask Strength expression, bottled in 2014 at 45.1% ABV, represents a masterclass in patience and maturation. It marries Laphroaig's signature cold-smoked barley, infused with the salty sea spray of the Atlantic, with a quarter-century of slumber in a combination of second-fill Oloroso Sherry casks and American oak ex-bourbon barrels. The result is a sublime fusion of intense peat smoke, medicinal iodine, sweet vanilla, and rich dried fruits.
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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.