Laphroaig "Quarter Cask" (700 ml)
Laphroaig Quarter Cask is a bold and distinctive Islay single malt that showcases the distillery’s signature peat smoke with added depth and sweetness from its unique maturation process. Initially aged in ex-bourbon barrels, the whisky is transferred to smaller quarter casks, which increase the contact with oak and accelerate maturation, creating a richer, more rounded profile. On the nose, intense aromas of peat smoke, charred oak, and sea spray are balanced by notes of coconut, vanilla, and sweet malt. The palate delivers a powerful wave of smoky peat and briny maritime character, layered with creamy toffee, toasted nuts, and a hint of banana. The enhanced oak influence brings warmth and spice, leading to a long, lingering finish where smoky embers, gentle sweetness, and a touch of salt remain in harmony. Robust and uncompromising, Laphroaig Quarter Cask is a memorable dram for those who embrace the full intensity of Islay whisky.