The sought after Laphroaig 25 yrs now available in store

Posted on September 14, 2007
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Since rumors were confirmed that Laphroaig were to release a 25 year old Islay fans all over the world have been waiting to get their hands on one. And now it’s finally available.

The Laphroaig 25 year old has been created by marrying Laphroaig that has been matured in Oloroso Sherry casks with Laphroaig that has been matured in ex-American Bourbon Barrels; both were filled with newly distilled Laphroaig spirit from day one.

When you marry together the sherried, oaky flavours from the 2nd fill European Oak Oloroso Sherry Casks with the creamy, smooth, sweet flavours from the ex American Oak Bourbon barrels you end up with a marriage that’s called Laphroaig 25 Years Old. Bottled at 40% ABV, it is a fusion of these two most different styles of maturation flavours, made even smoother by the 25 years it has had gently maturing.

These are the personal tasting notes of Robert Hicks - Laphroaig Master Blender, for the ‘25’.

TASTING NOTES

Colour: Bright Red Gold
Nose: At bottling strength the aroma seems quite closed giving only a rich, sweet scent but a touch of water releases all the multitude of different flavours. The initial sweet, sherry sweetness is quickly followed but the time-honoured Islay peat tang. After this opening burst of flavour there is a smooth fruit ripeness that complements the tang of salt in the background.
Body: Rich round and full
Palate: The burst of peat that fills the mouth is quickly restrained by a sherry sweetness that slowly develops into spicy apple fruitiness
Finish: Very long and warming leaving a distinct tang of Islay

Laphroaig has also released a website called Laproaig 25 where you can learn more about the ´25´.

If you want to buy a bottle, both RoyalMileWhiskies.com and TheWhiskyExchange.com seems to have them in stock.