Whisky Focus - Laphroaig Live 2010 From Jerez Spain

On September 23rd 2010 at 7.00pm UK time Laphroaig will be broadcasting their fourth web show live from inside the Harvey’s Bodegas in Jerez, Andalusia, Spain.

You may remember that last year’s show was broadcast live from the Makers Mark distillery in Kentucky. This was because Laphroaig's two best selling expressions, 10 year old and Quarter Cask are matured exclusively in Bourbon casks. However this is only part of the Laphroaig story. Laphroaig have been using the finest Sherry casks from Spain since their inception nearly 200 years ago and still use them to this day as they impart a completely different flavour to the Laphroaig spirit.

During the show they will be comparing classic bourbon matured Laphroaig – in this case Quarter Cask, with three other Laphroaig expressions. Their new Triple Wood which enjoys its third maturation in Spanish Oak, their cask strength 25 year old which uses both Fino and Oloroso sherry Butts in its maturation and a very special third, exclusively Oloroso matured expression – but you will have to watch the programme to find out more about this one!

Joining Laphroaig distillery manager John Campbell on the panel this year are Simon Brooking, Laphroaigs American Ambassador. Also joining John is Jose Antonio Souto who is in charge of all Domecq and Harvey’s Sherries. There is nothing Jose does not know about sherry, but he is also a keen whisky enthusiast – so who better to taste Laphroaig that has been sleeping in his very own barrels! Finally – one of you, a Friend of Laphroaig! He is from Italy and his name is Diego Sandrin. He is famous for his music both as a singer and a songwriter indeed he has even co-written songs with Lisa Marie Presley. What people may not know is that he is an avid whisky enthusiast and has even blended some very fine expressions of Laphroaig himself.

Many people contacted Laphroaig saying how they enjoyed the special food recipes on last year’s broadcast so this year one of Jerez’s finest chefs will be preparing some brand new tapas recipes especially designed to go with Laphroaig and Sherries. It’s going to be a fun evening. To join the fun visit www.laphroaig.com/live September 23rd 7.00pm UK time.
 

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