Laphroaig Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Old Bottling) 18 Year Old
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"Readily identifiable as a Laphroaig:smoke,peat and seaweed drifting in and out but with vanilla and honey there too.The wave of peat grows in the mouth and coats the mouth with nut toffee,sea spray and rich,full and honeyed malt at the core.Wonderful."
94 points Jim Murray's Whisky Bible "Absolutely brimming with character and panache, from the first molecules escaping the bottle as you pour to the very final ember dying on the middle of your tongue"
In our opinion, one of the best peated whiskies money can buy! This Laphroaig 18 is worth every penny and is leagues ahead of the basic 10 Year Old in terms of complexity and intrigue.
Product Details
Tasting Notes
Colour
Deep honey-amber with warm copper-gold highlights and a sunlit bronze glow.
Nose
Smoked peat and seaweed drift across the nose, softened by vanilla and honey. A maritime brine lifts the aroma, while nutty toffee sweetness anchors the profile, revealing Laphroaig’s signature coastal depth before the first sip.
Palate
Smoky, peaty and seaweed notes drift across the palate, with vanilla and honey brightening the frame. The wave of peat grows, coating the mouth with nutty toffee and sea spray, while a rich, honeyed malt keeps the core generous and lush. A long, maritime finish lingers with warmth and sweetness.
Finish
Long and maritime, the peat lingers, coating the tongue with nutty toffee and sea spray; honeyed malt persists, edged by vanilla as the smoke fades to a warm, saline sweetness.