Single Malt Francis Mallmann Limited Edition 17YO
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As a fully matured 17-year-old single malt Scotch whisky, it is bottled at its peak and does not mature further in glass. It can be preserved indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place, and is best enjoyed within 1 to 2 years after opening to experience its full aromatic complexity.
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Flame-grilled ribeye steak (asado), slow-smoked venison or wild game, and rich dark chocolate tarts or artisanal blue cheeses.
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Laphroaig's 17-Year-Old Francis Mallmann Limited Edition is a remarkable collaboration that bridges the wild, wind-swept peat bogs of Islay with the fiery, open-air culinary artistry of Patagonia's legendary chef, Francis Mallmann. This exceptional single malt begins its journey in classic ex-bourbon barrels, absorbing Laphroaig's signature medicinal peat, cold sea spray, and iodine character over seventeen patient years. It is then finished in toasted Madeira casks, a choice personally guided by Mallmann to introduce a rich, velvety sweetness of dried stone fruits, burnt orange peel, and warm spices. The result is a dramatic sensory dialogue between intense peat smoke and caramelized wood sugars, celebrating a shared passion for smoke, fire, and untamed nature.
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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.