Laphroaig 2013 Aged 9 Years Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky – The Single Malts Of Scotland (700ml)

Volume: 700ml           ABV: 61.6%           Age: 9 Years Old            Country: Scotland

Cask Number: 187
Date of Distilling: 23/04/2013
Date of Bottling: 04/05/2022
Matured In: A Single Ex Bourbon Hogshead

The Single Malts Of Scotland range is brought to us by London based Elixir Distillers. They specialise in independently bottling Japanese and Scottish whisky but also bottle American and Irish whisky from time to time.The company’s three core whisky brands are Elements of Islay, Port Askaig and The Single Malts of Scotland, while it also bottles navy rum under the Black Tot brand. The Single Malts of Scotland range provides independent bottlings of vintage single malt Scotch from many distilleries and at a variety of ages.

Laphroaig is Gaelic for ‘the beautiful hollow by the broad bay’. Opened in 1815 this distillery has a wonderful history and produces exceptionally memorable whisky. Positioned in a bay sheltered by rocky islands the distillery has the warm seas of the Gulf Stream nearby to help in maturation process. The water comes from Kilbride Dam a natural water source on Islay. In making Laphroaig, malted barley is dried over a peat fire. The smoke from this peat, found only on Islay, gives Laphroaig its particularly rich flavour. American bourbon casks are used to mature this whisky and they produce a unique 10, 18 and 25 year old range of single malts. Interesting fact about Laphroaig is that during prohibition it was allowed to be imported into America because customer’s thought it had medicinal purposes.

This single cask single malt whisky was distilled at the Laphroaig distillery before being placed in a single ex Bourbon Hogshead and left to mature for 9 years. In May 2022 it was bottled at 61.6% abv by Elixir Distillers. Only 330 bottles were produced for worldwide distribution.

Tasting Notes: 
Nose: Toffee, cigarillo smoke and herbs
Palate: Smoke mixed with dried figs and crispy bacon
Finish: The smoke carries through joined by a touch of orange chocolate