Laphroaig 25 Year Old [2019] Single Malt Scotch Whisky – 70cl
This delectable 25 year old has been aged in a mixture of second fill Oloroso sherry cask and former Bourbon American oak barrels. The result is a dram of extraordinary depth and quality.
At such a great age, the peat has become a little more muted and elegant, offering a warming heat, rather than a burning fire. The qualities of the casks shine through strongly with the sherry cask providing subtle notes of stone fruit, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, citrus rind, prunes, sour cherries and old oak, whilst the Bourbon barrel has imparted a vanilla richness, toffee, peaches and cakey sweetness. The classic Laphroaig notes of medicinal sea spray and oil are still present.
TASTING NOTES
Nose : Sweet pear drops, crisp green apples, custard, and warm pastry on the nose, balanced with notes of cured smoked ham and cinnamon spice.
Palate : Rich and complex, with tropical pineapple, peach, and mango, backdropped with a gentle hint of white pepper and barbecued orange rind.
Finish : A long and soft finish with evolved smoky aftertaste.
ABV 51.4%