Laphroaig 12Y Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 0,7l 46% GP

Laphroaig 12Y Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a distinctive single malt whisky from the island of Islay that captures the wild, windswept character of its coastal home. It is intended for lovers of peated whiskies who are looking for an authentic, smoky, and unmistakable style with maritime minerality and remarkable depth.

Production:

The whisky is fully matured in American oak ex-bourbon barrels that were hand-selected for their character. It is bottled without chill filtration and without added colorants, so it retains its natural expression, texture, and color. The flavor combines Laphroaig’s signature peaty smokiness with notes of sea salt, seaweed, fruitiness, herbs, licorice, and spices.

Tasting Profile:

Color: Natural color, no added coloring.

Aroma: Sea salt, seaweed, stewed green apple, heather honey, a light hint of rhubarb tartness, vanilla, crisp pastries, hazelnuts, dried orange peel, ginger, lemongrass, and phenolic notes of peat.

Taste: Carbolic soap, salty seaweed, smoldering campfire, black currant, stone fruit, thyme, licorice root, anise, and herbal notes.

Finish: Sweet and strong, with spicy notes, iodine, and a hint of oily mackerel.

Laphroaig 12Y Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a whisky for those who aren’t afraid of intense flavors. It offers a complex profile that combines smoke, an iodine-rich coastal character, herbs, sweeter fruity nuances, and a long, powerful finish. The gift packaging makes it a suitable choice for connoisseurs and for anyone who wants to discover one of the most distinctive expressions of the island of Islay.

About the Laphroaig Brand:

Laphroaig is an iconic distillery on the southern coast of the island of Islay, founded in 1815. Its story is rooted in a tradition of doing things differently—uncompromisingly, in its own way, and with an emphasis on the distinctive peaty character that has become the brand’s hallmark.

The distillery carries on the long whisky tradition of the island of Islay, where distillation flourished thanks to the local people, readily available peat, and the rugged coastal environment. Laphroaig is a well-known whisky with an intense smoky profile, a maritime saltiness, iodine notes, and a distinctive style that cannot easily be confused with any other Scotch whisky. It is precisely this distinctiveness that has made it one of the most famous and respected brands among lovers of peated single malt whiskies.