Distilled under fire — literally — Elements 3.0 is the latest release in Laphroaig’s boundary-pushing series exploring the production quirks that shape its signature style.
This one owes its existence to a kiln fire that burned longer and hotter than usual, altering the malt resting just above it. The whisky was then fully matured in American oak bourbon casks, allowing the intense smoke and unexpected distillation variables to settle into something remarkable.
Laphroaig Elements 3.0 is a rare glimpse at how Laphroaig's character shifts when the process itself gets shaken up.
Charcoal, chocolate and spice. Deep smouldering charred peat notes layered with a wash of maritime brine. Sweet and citrusy; vanilla, lemon zest and butterscotch. A hint of cinnamon spice, plums and dates draws you in and invites you to take a sip.
A roar of intense peaty characters which tingle and warms the palette, intermingled with notes of roasted cocoa beans and bitter dark chocolate. As the rich phenolic characters subside, a tangy fruitiness comes to the fore with the introduction of blackberry, plum, and gooseberry notes with indulgent characters of a crème brûlée.
Long-lasting and drying, with elongated notes of iodine, leather and sooty chimney smoke.
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