A big and bold single malt whisky from Islay, distilled at Laphroaig distillery in 2014 and matured for 7 years with some time being spent in a sherry butt. Only 449 bottles were filled from cask #05057 in 2021 as part of the Spring Release collection by Berry Bros & Rudd. We're super excited by this single cask release and can't wait to (hopefully) sample this rare, Islay release.
Tasting Notes
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Nose
This big bold Islay whisky charges out of the glass with notes of coastal smokiness galore; iodine, beach bonfire, harbour rope and tar all abound.
Palate
The palate brings in a rich backbone of chewy fruits revealing its secondary maturation in ex-sherry wood, and a little water shows a rich, deep smokiness spanning cherries, earthy peat smoke, Demerara sugar and grilled peaches.
Finish
The texture, combined with powerful character gives an exceptionally long finish with wood smoke and rich fruit cake dancing on the palate.