Single Malt Orginal Cask Strength 10YO
⏳ Drikkevindue
As a high-proof distilled spirit, this whisky does not mature further in the bottle and is ready to drink upon release. It will remain in peak condition indefinitely if kept sealed and stored upright out of direct sunlight. Once opened, it is best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years to experience its full aromatic intensity before gradual oxidation softens its bold profile.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Fresh Islay oysters, mature blue cheeses like Stilton, and rich smoked meats such as barbecued beef brisket.
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
Laphroaig, established in 1815 by brothers Donald and Alexander Johnston on the rugged south coast of Islay, is legendary for its uncompromisingly smoky and medicinal character. The Original Cask Strength 10-Year-Old represents the distillery's signature expression in its most raw and powerful form. Unlike the standard 10-year-old, this cask-strength version is bottled straight from the wood without chill-filtration or dilution, typically hovering around 55% to 60% ABV depending on the batch. The whisky is matured in charred ex-bourbon barrels, which tempers the fierce, peat-smoke fire with notes of sweet vanilla, toasted oak, and spice. The defining character of Laphroaig comes from its unique Islay peat, hand-cut from the Glenmachrie peat moss, which is rich in seaweed and heather, imparting the famous iodine, sea salt, and medicinal peat notes that have intrigued and delighted adventurous spirits lovers for over two centuries.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
Laphroaig blev grundlagt i 1815 af brødrene Donald og Alexander Johnston på Islays rå sydkyst og står i dag som et af Skotlands mest markante og kompromisløse single malt-destillerier. Destilleriet ligger helt ude ved Atlanterhavets brænding nær Port Ellen, hvor det henter sit bløde, tørveholdige vand fra Kilbride Stream. Som et af de få steder bevarer man her traditionelle malterigulve til en del af byggen, som tørres over håndskåren Islay-tørv spækket med mos og maritim lyng. Gæringen og destillationen på asymmetriske kobber-pot stills frembringer et rådestillat med en umiskendelig karakter af medicinske noter, fenoler, jod og salt havluft. Hovedparten af modningen foregår på udvalgte ex-bourbonfade i kystnære dunnage-lagre, hvilket afrunder den intense røg med cremet vanilje, sødmefuld eg og moden frugtplantage. Ikoniske aftapninger som den klassiske 10 Year Old, Quarter Cask, de årlige Càirdeas-udgaver og den ærværdige 25 Year Old Cask Strength indkapsler på fornemste vis Islays rå natur og stolte destillationstraditioner.