Single Malt The First Editions Single Cask 12787 15YO Bottled 2016
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Unlike wine, this distilled spirit does not mature further in the bottle. Unopened, it will remain pristine for decades. Once opened, it is best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years to prevent oxidation from fading its intense peat smoke and delicate ester profile.
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Fresh raw oysters, strong blue cheeses such as Stilton or Roquefort, and high-quality dark chocolate or smoked game meats.
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Laphroaig, established in 1815 on the rugged south coast of Islay, is legendary for its uncompromisingly smoky, medicinal, and maritime character. This expression, distilled at Laphroaig and matured for 15 years before being selected by independent bottler Hunter Laing for 'The First Editions' series from Cask 12787, represents a rare, single-cask snapshot of the distillery's spirit. Legend has it that Laphroaig's distinctive iodine and seaweed notes were so pronounced that during American Prohibition, it was legally imported into the United States as a 'medicinal spirit' because no customs official believed it could be drunk for mere pleasure. The unique profile is derived from hand-cut Islay peat from the Glenmachrie moss, rich in heather and seaweed, combined with traditional floor maltings and seaside maturation where the damp Atlantic air breathes through the warehouse walls. This independent bottling showcases the raw, un-chillfiltered beauty of a single cask, offering a nuanced, oak-influenced variation on the classic peat-heavy style.
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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.