Single Malt Cask Strength 25YO Bottled 2023 47.3%
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As a fully matured, ultra-premium single malt Scotch whisky, this bottling is at its peak upon release and does not develop further in the bottle. Once opened, it can be savored over several years if stored in a cool, dark place.
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Rich blue cheeses such as Roquefort or Stilton, high-quality dark chocolate with sea salt, and smoked wild game or cured meats.
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Laphroaig, established in 1815 on the rugged south coast of Islay by Donald and Alexander Johnston, is legendary for its uncompromisingly smoky and medicinal character. This 25-Year-Old Cask Strength expression, bottled in 2023 at 47.3% ABV, represents a masterfully matured marriage of whiskies aged in second-fill Oloroso sherry casks and ex-bourbon barrels. The peat used to dry the malted barley is hand-cut from Laphroaig's own Glenmachrie peat moss, rich in sphagnum moss and heather, which imparts the distillery's signature iodine, seaweed, and tar notes. Over a quarter-century of resting in warehouses hugging the salty Atlantic shore, the aggressive peat smoke has beautifully mellowed, weaving together with rich oak, sweet vanilla, dried dark fruits, and a lingering maritime 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.