Single Malt Whisky Ex-Bourbon Barrel 'Full Cask' No 44078
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As a distilled spirit, this single malt does not mature further in the bottle and is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release. It will remain in peak condition indefinitely if stored upright in a cool, dark place.
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Fresh raw oysters on the half shell, mature blue cheeses such as Stilton, and slow-smoked barbecue beef brisket.
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Hailing from the wind-swept southern coast of Islay, Laphroaig has been crafting its famously polarizing, deeply peated single malt Scotch whisky since 1815. Founded by brothers Donald and Alexander Johnston, the distillery is legendary for its traditional floor malting and its use of local Glenmachrie peat, which is rich in seaweed and sphagnum moss, imparting a distinctively medicinal, iodine, and sea-spray character. This specific release, 'Full Cask' No 44078, is a single cask expression aged entirely in an ex-bourbon barrel. The American oak infuses the intensely smoky, tarry spirit with luscious layers of sweet vanilla, toasted coconut, and warm baking spices, creating a dramatic yet harmonious tension between sweet wood and coastal peat fire.
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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.