Single Malt Elements L 3.0 Small Batch - Limited Edition
⏳ Drikkevindue
As a high-proof, premium single malt Scotch whisky, this bottle does not mature further once bottled. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release and will remain in peak condition for decades if stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Rich blue cheeses, smoked wild salmon, and dark chocolate desserts with sea salt.
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
Hailing from the rugged, wind-swept shores of Islay, Laphroaig's Elements series represents a bold, experimental departure from traditional distilling boundaries while honoring over two centuries of heritage. Founded in 1815 by brothers Donald and Alexander Johnston, Laphroaig is legendary for its uncompromisingly smoky, medicinal character, derived from hand-cut peat from the Glenmachrie bogs. The Elements L 3.0 Small Batch is a masterclass in curiosity, showcasing how subtle tweaks in the mashing and fermentation processes—such as extended fermentation times and historic mashing techniques—can dramatically alter the spirit's final profile. This limited edition balances Laphroaig's signature iodine, seaweed, and heavy peat reek with unexpected layers of bright tropical fruit, soft spices, and a creamy, textured mouthfeel born from these deliberate, small-batch innovations.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
Laphroaig blev grundlagt i 1815 af brødrene Donald og Alexander Johnston på den rå sydkyst af Isle of Islay og regnes i dag for et af Skotlands mest ikoniske og karakterfulde single malt-destillerier. Destilleriet er berømt for sin kompromisløse, medicinske og maritime profil og holder de stolte håndværkstraditioner i hævd ved selv at håndstikke lokal Islay-tørv fra Glenmachrie samt drive egne, historiske maltgulve. Kombinationen af koldrøgning og blødt, tørveholdigt vand fra Kilbride Reservoir giver en umiskendelig spiritus, der er rig på noter af tang, jod og markant tørverøg. Destilleriet hører i dag under Suntory Global Spirits og har siden 1994 kunnet pryde sig med et prestigefyldt Royal Warrant som kongelig hofleverandør. Her skabes skoledannende aftapninger, der spænder lige fra den klassiske 10 Year Old og den innovative Quarter Cask til dybt komplekse, eksklusive ældre single malts.