Laphroaig
unveils newest addition to the range,
the Laphroaig Select.
Fans
of
Laphroaig,
and I know there are a lot of you as
Laphroaig is the No.1 selling Islay
whisky in the world will be pleased to hear that
Laphroaig have revealed a new addition
to their portfolio, the Laphroaig Select.
Laphroaig Select’s unique character is
derived from the special selection of
casks chosen for maturation. The heart
of the spirit is drawn from a final
maturation in new American Oak casks,
rarely used for Scotch whisky.
Representing a subtle blending of peat,
oak and sweetness, Laphroaig Master
Distiller John Campbell has selected the
spirit from Laphroaig Quarter Cask, PX
Cask, Triple Wood (European Oak casks)
and a final addition of 10 Year Old to
create Laphroaig Select.
Bottled at 40% ABV and natural colour,
with no age statement Laphroaig tell me
that the new single malt offers
Laphroaig’s trademark ‘peat reek’
matched by an additional layer of
complexity and depth brought about by
the fusion of the maturation styles and
different oaks.
Master Distiller John Campbell said;
"Select is an exciting and unique
expression that brings together the best
of Laphroaig’s flavour profile. The
inspiration for Laphroaig Select comes
from perhaps our greatest family owner,
Ian Hunter (1886-1954), one of the first
distillers to experiment with both ‘new’
American and ‘traditional’ European oak
maturation. As the world’s No.1 Islay
malt whisky, we continue to stay true to
our long and illustrious heritage, and
this expression sits perfectly amongst
our award-winning portfolio."
Laphroaig Select will be available from
selected whisky specialists with an RRP
£34.99.
Laphroaig Select Tasting Notes
Producer's Tasting Notes:
Colour:
Full sparkling gold.
Nose: Burning embers of
peat in a crofter’s fireplace, hints of
coconut and banana aromas.
Taste:
Full bodied. Deep, complex and smoky yet
offers and surprises the palate with a
gentle sweetness.
Finish: Really long, dry with smoke and spice.
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