Single Malt Francis Mallmann Limited Edition 17YO
⏳ Drinking Window
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.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Flame-grilled ribeye steak (asado), slow-smoked venison or wild game, and rich dark chocolate tarts or artisanal blue cheeses.
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1815 by brothers Donald and Alexander Johnston on the rugged southern coast of the Isle of Islay, Laphroaig is celebrated as one of Scotland's most iconic and distinctive single malt distilleries. Renowned for its unapologetically bold, medicinal, and maritime character, the distillery preserves heritage traditions by hand-cutting local Islay peat from Glenmachrie and operating its own historic floor maltings. Utilizing cold-smoking techniques and soft, peaty water drawn from the Kilbride Reservoir, Laphroaig yields an unmistakable spirit brimming with notes of seaweed, iodine, and robust peat smoke. Now under the stewardship of Suntory Global Spirits and holding a prestigious Royal Warrant since 1994, the distillery produces benchmark expressions ranging from its classic 10 Year Old and innovative Quarter Cask to deeply nuanced, ultra-aged single malts.