Single Malt Single Malt Original Cask Strength Batch 012 10YO Bottled 2020
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As a high-strength distilled spirit, this bottle does not age or improve in glass; it is ready to drink upon release and will remain stable indefinitely if stored upright, cool, and away from direct sunlight.
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Fresh raw oysters, mature blue cheeses such as Stilton, and rich dark chocolate or smoked wild game.
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Established in 1815 by the Johnston brothers on the rugged south coast of Islay, Laphroaig is celebrated for its distinctive, uncompromisingly smoky character. The 10-Year-Old Original Cask Strength Batch 012, bottled in 2020, represents the distillery's signature expression in its most authentic, undiluted form. Matured in seasoned ex-bourbon American oak barrels and barrier-filtered to remove char particles without losing flavor, this single malt showcases the intense maritime terroir of Islay. The local peat, cut from the Glenmachrie peat moss, infuses the malted barley with medicinal, tarry, and iodine-rich notes, balanced by the sweet vanilla and oak spices of the casks. It is a legendary dram that captures the wild, sea-battered heritage of the Scottish Hebrides.
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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.