Laphroaig Malt Whisky is distilled in the Islay region of Scotland. Laphroaig (pronounced la-froyg) is without doubt one of the most distinctive of all malt whiskies. The distillery was once built in the 1820s by Donald and Alex Johnson whose circle of relatives name is still on the label. In 1847 Donald died in a slightly peculiar twist of fate after falling into a vat of partially made whisky (‘burn’t Ale’).
Laphroaig (Gaelic: The beautiful hollow by the broad bay) has its own peat beds on Islay. Its maturation warehouses face instantly on to the sea.
For many, it is an acquired taste, but one which rewards persistance. Its palate is smokey with a long aftertaste. If you like Islay smokey whiskies, then you’ll be able to love this one, you’ll be able to almost taste the sea.
Full sparkling gold coloured whisky
Huge smoke, seaweedy, “medicinal” with a hint of sweetness
Surprising sweetness with hints of salt and layers of peatiness
The smoke from this peat, found only on Islay, gives whisky its particularly wealthy flavour
