Single Malt Cask Strength Batch No 008 10YO Bottled March 2016 59.2%
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Extremely stable and ready to enjoy upon release. Unopened bottles will preserve their character indefinitely, while opened bottles are best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years to maintain their vibrant aromatic profile.
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Raw oysters on the half shell, strong blue cheeses like Roquefort, and rich dark chocolate desserts.
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Hailing from the wind-swept south coast of Islay, Laphroaig has been crafting its notoriously bold, medicinal single malts since 1815. Founded by brothers Donald and Alexander Johnston, the distillery is legendary for its traditional floor maltings and the use of local Glenmachrie peat, which infuses the barley with unique maritime, iodine, and tarry notes. The Cask Strength Batch 008, aged for 10 years in seasoned ex-bourbon barrels and bottled in March 2016 at a formidable 59.2% ABV, represents Laphroaig in its purest, most muscular form. Free from chill-filtration, this expression delivers an intense concentration of peat smoke, sea salt, sweet vanilla, and spices, capturing the rugged, untamed spirit of the Scottish 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.