Laphroaig Tasting Notes

Laphroaig 27 Year Old – 41.7%% / 70cl

A one-off bottling from Laphroaig Distillery on the Southern shores of Islay. Released today, the Laphroaig 27 Year Old has all the richness you would expect along with the signature peat smoke and coastal freshness associated with the distillery.

Nose: Tropical fruits, peat smoke, dark chocolate, espresso and sea breeze.

Palate: Oranges, almonds, Havana cigars, salted caramel and bonfire smoke.

Finish: Generously long and sweet with bonfire smoke.

Laphroaig 25 Year Old – 48.6%% / 70cl

A older bottling from 2016 from Laphroaig. Featuring whisky matured in both first fill sherry and bourbon casks, it has been bottled at cask strength and free from chill filtration!

Nose: Rich and sweet with a back drop of iodine, hints of pepper and warm vanilla.

Palate: Green apples, pears, cinnamon and oloroso sherry give way to gentle cigar smoke.

Finish: Generously long and sweet with bonfire smoke.