Laphroaig Select

The Laphroaig Select is the newest addition to the Laphroaig family. The Select, also called Select Cask or Select Oak is a combination of the Quarter Cask, PX Cask, 10 years old and the Triple Wood (of European oak) and the newest core range release. It is also a combination of Oloroso sherry butts, Pedro Ximenez (PX) sherry casks, first fill bourbon casks and new white American oak (virgin oak) casks. These virgin oak casks contribute most to the palate of this Islay single malt.

The result is a restrained and toned down version of this Islay classic.

Nose: peat first, then ripe red fruits from the PX and Olorosso casks. A hint of dryness next from the American oak with a long lingering florally finish - Marzipan and even limes at the end

Palate: this full bodied whisky is initially sweet up front- matching the nose, then the classic dry, peaty, ashy flavours come bounding in

Finish: a lovely rich finish arising from the rich fruits of the European casks. As that fades the traditional medicinal notes appear and linger for a short while