Single Malt Cask Strength 25YO Bottled 2017 48.9%
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As a distilled spirit, this bottle does not mature further in glass and is ready to be enjoyed immediately. Unopened bottles will remain pristine indefinitely, while opened bottles are best savored within 1 to 2 years to experience its delicate aromas at their peak.
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Rich blue cheeses such as Roquefort, high-quality dark chocolate with sea salt, and smoked meats like duck breast or wild venison.
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Founded in 1815 by brothers Donald and Alexander Johnston on the rugged south coast of Islay, Laphroaig is legendary for its uncompromising, medicinal peat character. This legendary profile is forged by the distillery's traditional floor maltings and the unique composition of the local Glenmachrie peat, which is rich in heather, lichen, and seaweed. The 25-Year-Old Cask Strength expression bottled in 2017 at 48.9% ABV represents a masterful marriage of whiskies matured in second-fill Oloroso Sherry casks and American oak ex-bourbon barrels. Over a quarter-century of slumber in warehouses kissed by damp Atlantic gales, the aggressive, medicinal smoke of Laphroaig's youth has mellowed into an incredibly complex, elegant spirit. It weaves together notes of sweet vanilla, dried stone fruits, spicy oak, and a lingering, sophisticated peat smoke that speaks of the wild Islay coast.
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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.