A big and mighty single malt whisky from Islay, distilled at Laphroaig distillery in 2013 and matured for 9 years with some time being spent in an ex-Moscatel cask. Released as part of the Winter Release Collection 2022, only 300 bottles were filled from cask #207 by wine and spirits merchant, Berry Bros & Rudd. Absolutely packed with wonderful, big hitting flavours, bottled at natural cask strength, 57.9% vol.
Tasting Notes
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Nose
This is a massive whisky, with huge aromas of peat fires, ash and iodine. This is combined with a subtly spicy character from a glorious ex-Moscatel cask, giving notes of gingerbread, apricot and sultana bread.
Palate
The palate is equally monstrous - Islay whisky at its vulgar best: peat smoke, leather and seaweed, all rounded by a hugely fruity cask which adds a luxurious mouthfeel.
Finish
The thick texture adds length to the finish, giving more dried fruit and ash. It’s sudden, powerful, complex, lasting and memorable. Jings!