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Laphroaig 40 Year Old, Oak Cask, 2001, 42.4%
Laphroaig

Laphroaig 40 Year Old, Oak Cask, 2001, 42.4%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 47
Average Score
Avg 90
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Description

A world-renowned Islay distillery, famous for its distinctive character of its heavily peated spirit and it has one of the longest-serving single malt brands. It was built in 1815 by Alexander and Donald Johnston and is today owned by Suntory Holdings through its Beam Suntory division. A world-renowned Islay distillery, famous for its distinctive character of its heavily peated spirit and it has o ...

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Region
Islay
Age
40 Years
Vintage
1960
Bottled
2001
ABV
42.4%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Laphroaig
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
Oak Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
Iain Henderson
Master distiller (distillation)
Bessie Williamson
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
3300
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Box & Glasses
Series highlights
Natural Cask Strength
Historical context
Distilled during Bessie Williamson's tenure as distillery manager (1954-1972)
Special release
Originally produced for the US market
Allocation
US market
Nose
Rich maritime smoke, antique oak, and a delicate peat, softened by dried fruit, vanilla, and hints of lemongrass and pineapple juice.
Palate
Complex and smooth with silky layers of peat, sea salt, dried figs, and cracked pepper, evolving into notes of dark chocolate, espresso, and a gentle vanilla sweetness.
Finish
Long, warming, and very smooth, with a symphony of Islay peat, refined oak spice, lemon oil, and sea spray.
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