Laphroaig Oak Select Collection Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Product Description: Peat softened by oak, smoke edged with sweetness. Laphroaig Oak Select Cask Collection is crafted as an approachable way into the distillery’s famously uncompromising style. It draws from whiskies matured in Oloroso sherry butts, Pedro Ximénez hogsheads, ex-bourbon barrels, and quarter casks, before being finished in rare virgin American oak. This layering of cask influence tempers the powerful maritime smoke with ripe fruit, spice, and gentle vanilla, creating a whisky that remains distinctly Islay yet with an openness that invites exploration. The whisky carries the unmistakable Laphroaig character—iodine-rich peat, sea spray, and briny depth—but framed by softened sweetness and a floral lift. For those beginning their journey with Islay malts, or seasoned drinkers seeking a more supple side of Laphroaig, Oak Select offers a thoughtful balance between rugged tradition and contemporary accessibility. Tasting Notes NOSE – Peat and fruit Forward smoke interlaced with ripe red fruits, citrus, honey, and a trace of vanilla. PALATE – Sweet then smoky Begins with a soft sweetness before rolling into peat smoke, ash, seaweed, and touches of toffee and oak spice. FINISH – Lingering and floral Long, with notes of marzipan and lime, a gentle floral edge, and persistent coastal smoke. Reviews & Accolades “Soft smoke, salinity, ocean breeze, old ropes, faint sulphur… toasted oak…, lemons, rock salt, tide pools…, medium length … lemon/lime juice, ocean water, distant smoke.” — Reddit Whisky Community, Score: 81/100 Finer Details: Style - Single Malt Scotch Whisky Varietal - Malted Barley Country - Scotland Region - Islay Bottle Size - 700ml ABV - 40% Closure - Cork
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This special Laphroaig is crafted from carefully selected casks from each of the distillery's key styles - with one notable addition. The heart of this single malt is drawn from a final maturation in new American Oak casks, a rarity used for Scotch whisky maturation. With spirit selected by the master distiller from Quarter Cask, PX Cask and Triple Wood (European Oak casks) and a final addition of 10 Year Old, the whisky represents a subtle blending of peat, oak and sweetness. This is a full-bodied expression, featuring Laphroaig's trademark 'peat reek' matched by an additional layer of complexity and depth brought about by the fusion of the maturation styles and different oaks.