| Brand | Laphroaig |
| Region | Scotland |
| Spirits Type | Scotch Whisky |
| Spirits Style | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.6% |
Product details
This single ex-Sherry butt only yielded 421 bottles of Laphraoig after 22 years. Bottled at 52.6% ABV and elevated into SMOS's Director's Special packaging, this is an Islay malt not to be missed.
Nose: Initially, heapings of spiced plum chutney and blackberry compote. This is accented by a touch of smoke from bonfire embers and plenty of sticky, smoked chipotle glaze. Lastly, vanilla-infused tobacco leaves appear.
Palate: Crunchy maple syrup brittle coats the palate, followed immediately by a spoon of date conserve. Steaming peppermint tea arrives, served with crumbly ginger snaps. This eases on to a glass of decadent cherry wine and a slice of spongy pain d’épices.
Finish: Sooty smoke is at its most intense on the finish, mingling with smoked trout blinis. Sea-salted caramel and earthy brown soda bread linger to the end.
