Single Malt Whisky Ex-Bourbon Barrel 'Full Cask' No 35633
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this single malt does not mature further in the bottle. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release and will remain stable indefinitely if stored upright and away from direct sunlight; once opened, it is best consumed within 1 to 2 years to prevent oxidation from dulling its complex aromas.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh raw oysters, smoked salmon or cured meats, and strong blue cheeses such as Roquefort or Stilton.
✨ Technical Specifications
Laphroaig, established in 1815 on the south coast of Islay by brothers Donald and Alexander Johnston, is world-renowned for its uncompromisingly smoky and medicinal single malt Scotch whisky. The distillery's unique character is shaped by the soft, peat-filtered water of the Kilbride Stream and their traditional on-site floor maltings, which infuse the barley with the distinctively phenolic, iodine-rich smoke of Islay peat. This specific release, matured in a single ex-bourbon barrel (Cask No 35633), showcases the beautiful interplay between Laphroaig's intense, maritime peat smoke and the sweet, softening influence of American oak. The ex-bourbon wood imparts delicate notes of vanilla, toasted coconut, and honeyed sweetness, which elegantly temper the bold medicinal, seaweed, and tarry notes characteristic of the distillery's spirit.
🍾 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.