Single Malt Vintage Bottled 1995
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As a distilled spirit, this single malt does not mature further in the glass bottle and is ready to drink upon release. It will remain in peak condition indefinitely if stored upright, cool, and away from direct sunlight. Once opened, it is best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years to experience its full aromatic complexity before oxidation begins to fade the delicate peat notes.
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Fresh raw oysters on the half shell, strong blue cheeses such as Roquefort or Stilton, and rich dark chocolate desserts.
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Laphroaig, established in 1815 on the rugged south coast of Islay by brothers Donald and Alexander Johnston, is legendary for its uncompromisingly smoky, medicinal, and maritime character. The unique profile of this single malt is deeply rooted in its terroir: the distillery uses water from the Kilbride Stream and hand-cuts peat from the Glenmachrie peat moss, which is rich in sphagnum moss and decomposing seaweed. This imparting of iodine, sea salt, and cold-smoke notes is further enhanced by Laphroaig's traditional on-site floor maltings. A famous piece of distillery folklore tells of Ian Hunter, the last of the founding family to run the distillery, who successfully exported Laphroaig to the United States during Prohibition by convincing customs officials that its pungent, iodine-rich aroma was proof of its medicinal properties. The 1995 vintage releases represent a golden era of maturation, where the fierce, medicinal peat of youth has mellowed into complex layers of tropical fruit, leather, sweet tobacco, and gentle bonfire ash.
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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.