Laphroaig
15 Years Old
- 46
- 15 Years Old
- 70cl
- Taste: 4
- Islay
Laphroaig is a legendary distillery on the Isle of Islay. Founded in 1815 by Donald and Alexander Johnston, it is very much a love it or hate it whisky having a very medicinal peaty and smoky flavour. Beam Suntory currently owns Laphroaig, and the distillery produces over three million litres of alcohol each year. It proudly holds the Royal Warrant of King Charles III, personally bestowed upon it during his...
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Laphroaig is a legendary distillery on the Isle of Islay. Founded in 1815 by Donald and Alexander Johnston, it is very much a love it or hate it whisky having a very medicinal peaty and smoky flavour. Beam Suntory currently owns Laphroaig, and the distillery produces over three million litres of alcohol each year.
It proudly holds the Royal Warrant of King Charles III, personally bestowed upon it during his visit to the distillery in 1994 when he held the title of Prince of Wales.
After a ten year absence, Laphroaig 15 Years Old is officially back in the core range! Fifteen years in ex-American Oak casks on Islay brings extra depth to Laphroaig’s unmistakable smoke. This classic Islay dram is bold and uncompromising, with a rich, coastal complexity. It's got their signature peat smoke, along with salt, spice and a deeper complexity from the maturation.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Fresh citrus opens the whisky, with orange zest and grapefruit lifted by dried hay, soft vanilla and a hint of clove.
Palate - Smoke and sea salt lead the way, followed by cracked black pepper, warming spice and a subtle sweetness. The extra time in cask brings a fuller, more rounded texture and deeper complexity.
Finish - Long, smoky and satisfying, with lingering savoury notes, coastal salinity and a clean edge of sweetness.
It proudly holds the Royal Warrant of King Charles III, personally bestowed upon it during his visit to the distillery in 1994 when he held the title of Prince of Wales.
After a ten year absence, Laphroaig 15 Years Old is officially back in the core range! Fifteen years in ex-American Oak casks on Islay brings extra depth to Laphroaig’s unmistakable smoke. This classic Islay dram is bold and uncompromising, with a rich, coastal complexity. It's got their signature peat smoke, along with salt, spice and a deeper complexity from the maturation.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Fresh citrus opens the whisky, with orange zest and grapefruit lifted by dried hay, soft vanilla and a hint of clove.
Palate - Smoke and sea salt lead the way, followed by cracked black pepper, warming spice and a subtle sweetness. The extra time in cask brings a fuller, more rounded texture and deeper complexity.
Finish - Long, smoky and satisfying, with lingering savoury notes, coastal salinity and a clean edge of sweetness.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig