Laphroaig 38 Year Old - The Archive Collection 70cl Whisky
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Laphroaig 38 Year Old - The Archive Collection
The second release in Laphroaig’s Archive Collection offers a window into the distillery’s past. Aged for 38 years, this single malt charts the journey of Laphroaig’s famously bold character as it softens and deepens with time. Matured first in American ex-bourbon casks, then second-fill oloroso sherry hogsheads, and finally European oak seasoned with oloroso, there are just 400 bottles presented at 41.3% ABV.
Tasting Note by The Producer
Nose
Beautifully spicy with a mixture of dried fruits, raisins and dates, with caramelised orange peel and cherry blossom undertones and a faint whiff of fresh tobacco. Adding water reveals heightened spiced orange notes and a gentle smouldering campfire.
Palate
Smooth and complex, initially with dried apricots and sultanas with a salted caramel creaminess. A spiciness remains – like crystallised ginger, cloves and a touch of aniseed.
Finish
The peat gives a peppery sensation in the mouth along with an oily texture, which is well balanced by the sweetness.
