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Laphroaig Select takes its name from the special selection of American and European casks, chosen for their unique character that they give during maturation. Our Inspiration for our new Global expression has been take from history 70-80 years ago, the time of the last family member owner of the distillery, Ian Hunter. Ian was one of the biggest influences in the history of Laphroaig indeed he was one of the first distillers to travel to bourbon county in the USA to identify new sources of casks that would give him greater consistency as well as new flavors. He later married this ‘new style of Laphroaig with his traditionally matured (European cask) Laphroaig. Inspired by his early work, we have used Oloroso sherry butts, straight American white oak (non-filled with bourbon), PX seasoned hogsheads, Quarter Casks and finally of course first fill Bourbon Casks. This varied cask maturation technique enabled us to create 6 new flavor combinations that were then tested with our FOLs to choose their favorite style and indeed name. The winning flavor and name chosen by you is LAPHROAIG SELECT.
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For 200 years a small team of dedicated islanders have worked here to create what is considered to be the most distinctive single malt in the world. Of course over time the people change, but our traditional methods, the ancient skills and absolute dedication to quality always remains.
| Weight | 3 lbs |
|---|---|
| Ratings: | Ultimate Beverage Challenge 94 points – (Great Value)- Old gold appearance. Smells of rubber tire, pencil eraser, seaweed, salt air, tobacco leaves, old leather books. The phenolics grow with aeration and the flavors are multi layered and like caramelized onions, treacle, mince meat. Serious Islay malt of massive scale. (Mar 2015) |
| Tasting Notes: | COLOR: A Fully Natural color with no caramel added, it is sparkling gold with layers of color arising from different maturations and oils mixing together. NOSE: Peat first, then ripe red fruits from the PX and Oloroso casks. A hint of dryness next from the American oak with a long lingering florally finish – Marzipan and even limes at the end. PALATE: This full bodied whiskey is initially sweet up front- matching the nose, then the classic dry, peaty, ashy flavors come bounding in followed by a lovely rich finish arising from the rich fruits of the European casks. |
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