Elements of Islay Lp8 Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (500ml)

A release that quickly sold out in Europe, this highly unusual Laphroaig is a marriage of a trio of ex-Madeira wine casks filled in 1998. It promises a beautifully sweet and smoky Laphroaig, giving a slightly softer edge to a whisky known for its typically assertive 'medicinal' profile. The colour alone is enough to tempt!

Notes from the bottler... Nose: Brine and freshly laid tar are followed by prunes and dates. Classic medicinal notes of TCP mix with blood orange. Palate: A cloak of dense, dark fruit and sooty smoke is draped over zesty grapefruit and dry spices. Cardamom and nutmeg mix with dark-chocolate-filled lime boiled sweets. Finish: More classic medicinal notes, with smoke and salt-encrusted mackerel skins to follow. 53.5% Alc./Vol.